DLA Piper > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile

‘In my opinion, the DLA compliance department is the best on the market.‘

‘They work by perfectly interpreting clients’ needs, and are able to transform them into complete and integrated projects.‘

‘They are able to understand the needs and specifics of client companies, customising their advice perfectly – this gives them an extra edge.‘

‘Compared to other firms, its approach to listening and integrating what already exists in the company with the project created is something that is very difficult to find.‘

‘Competence, technical knowledge, punctuality and precision, with the ability to understand organisational and procedural aspects.‘

‘Raffaella Quintana is the engine of a machine that works hard to add value to companies.‘

‘Raffaella Quintana has considerable experience in the pharmaceutical sector, as well as considerable technical and operational competence in the application of Legislative Decree 231/01.‘

‘Antonio Carino is a professional with deep knowledge of compliance issues – he is able to give added value thanks to his many years of experience in criminal proceedings and his knowledge of the specifics of the various corporate sectors.‘

‘Ability to interpret customer needs and to provide complete and effective solutions. The presence of experienced professionals from different disciplines allows us to offer integrated and qualified consultancy. The firm’s organizational structure is innovative. These are not consultants who intervene when necessary, but real partners who support you in business development’

‘Competence, availability, reliability, team spirit and empathy are the characteristics that distinguish DLA professionals.’

‘DLA are more pragmatic than other well-known firms in Italy and provide more succinct advice, always keeping the global nature of our business in mind. They have offered good value for money.’

‘Federico Strada makes himself available for calls at short notice (including out of hours where necessary), meaning he is easy to reach for urgent queries and gives helpful, succinct and pragmatic advice on the spot. He has good industry knowledge, plenty of global experience which shows in his advice and he resources the team with Associates where appropriate.’

‘Competence and availability are the strengths.’

‘Federico Strada: a partner, whose availability, flexibility, commercial approach and competence are appreciated.’

‘A very supportive team who help us achieve our goals by offering high level of consultancy and legal know-how.’

‘High sense of commitment and Fabrizio Morelli is very highly recommended.’

‘Great preparation and knowledge of the subject, with a willingness to listen and compare.‘

‘A highly trained life sciences team.‘

‘The partners are extremely supportive, and always give feedback quickly and in a timely manner.‘

‘Strong proactivity and use of innovative tools to share regulatory news and updates that are useful for the sector, for example through webinars that focus on specific aspects.‘

‘Strong client orientation and attention to matching budget needs with quality of service to the maximum extent possible.‘

‘I have always worked very well with Roberto Valenti, an extremely professional person who is able to work well in a team, orchestrating the work of the group in an effective and client interest-oriented way.‘

‘I regularly work with Marco de Morpurgo on detailed aspects of Italian pharmaceutical law. He is my go-to guy in Italy.‘

‘In Italy, there are lots of good lawyers, but it can be challenging to find the top-notch cream of the crop. Marco de Morpurgo is definitely the cream of the crop.‘

‘The firm knows the sector and clients’ needs, and they are very fast and effective in their responses.‘

‘The team has excellent knowledge of the market and stands out from the crowd for its high-quality advice, flexibility and business-oriented approach.‘

‘The firm makes available a wide array of technological tools to clients, such as NFT services, and automated tools for migration of data and compiling of documents.‘

‘DLA Piper behaves as a trusted adviser by providing ad-hoc fee structures, secondment programmes and training.‘

‘Elena Varese is an extraordinary professional, who is highly competent and empathetic.‘

‘I have been working with Elena Varese for years and she has an unmatched knowledge and experience in IP and advertising matters. She always provides added value to her work and is able to anticipate the company’s needs.‘

‘Elena Varese is always available and capable of conveying trust and enthusiasm, even in the most challenging situations.‘

‘Tailored advice and capacity to think outside the box make Elena Varese one of the youngest market leaders in the field. Elena is a point of reference in the luxury space, and the seminars organised by her are a go-to appointment for the industry.‘

‘Competence, professionalism, great willingness to help, determination in finding the best solution.’

‘Ability to prioritize objectives.’

‘The team has an excellent knowledge of the market and stands out from the crowd for its high-quality advice, flexibility and business-oriented solutions. The firm makes available a wide arrays of technological tools to clients (e.g. NFTs services, automated tools for migration of data and compiling of documents).’

‘DLA Piper behaves as a trusted advisor by providing ad-hoc fee structures, secondment programs and trainings, updates and seminars dedicated to the sector.’

‘Elena Varese has an unmatched knowledge and experience in IP and advertising matters. She always provides added value to her work and is able to anticipate the company’s needs. She is always available and capable of conveying trust and enthusiasm also in the most challenging situations. Tailored advice and capacity to think outside the box make Elena one of the youngest market leaders in the field.’

‘Giulio Coraggio is a privacy expert. Vincenzo Giuffrè is a problem solver in the IT field.’

‘The team includes professionals with different seniorities, who are dynamic and have strong skills in the management of IT contracts. They are able to adapt quickly to customer requests, including the use of communication tools. Alessandro Boso Caretta stands out for his competence.’

‘The team is a point of reference in the TMT area. They are excellent, especially in the telecommunications field, for their in-depth knowledge of the market. They have great familiarity and the ability to provide, in a clear and transparent way, insights and guidance that create added value for the company. They are a smart and innovative team, well integrated, with which it is extremely easy to work. I also find the firm’s training initiatives and the attention they show to ESG issues very interesting.’

‘Alessandro Boso Caretta is a true expert in telecommunications, as well as in competition and regulation, among the top lawyers in Italy. He combines great technical preparation and authority, dedication and balance, with an extraordinary ability to immediately grasp the problem and propose effective solutions. The team is very well assorted and responsive, made up of capable, prepared and reliable professionals.’

‘Alessandro Boso Caretta: great competence in the regulatory and legal fields, combined with a high ability to understand the customer’s needs and a deep knowledge of the telecommunications sector.’

‘The firm stands out for being one of the most competent in the TLC sector and has notable successes both in the field of administrative litigation and in the field of civil and antitrust litigation.’

‘Alessandro Boso Caretta and his collaborators Bice di Sano and Massimo d’Andrea deserve a special mention for their considerable knowledge of the TLC sector, which stands out for its complexity and high technicalities. Boso Caretta and his team are able to manage this complexity thanks to their solid competence and many years of experience.’

‘The team has an excellent knowledge of the market and stands out from the crowd for its high-quality advice, flexibility and business-oriented approach. The firm provides a wide arrays of technological tools to clients (e.g. NFTs services, automated tools for migration of data and compiling of documents). DLA Piper acts as a trusted advisor by providing ad-hoc fee structures, secondment programs and trainings.’

‘Elena Varese has an unmatched knowledge and experience in IP and advertising matters. She always provides added value to her work and is able to anticipate the company’s needs. She is always available and capable of conveying trust and enthusiasm also in the most challenging situations. Tailored advice and capacity to think outside the box make Elena one of the youngest market leaders in the field.’

‘DLA Piper has great competence, accompanied by continuous updating and the ability to understand the customer’s needs, without ever forgetting the human dimension of the relationship.’

‘The firm covers various business areas, has enormous flexibility and ability to adapt to the different needs of the business.’

‘DLA professionals are distinguished by the preparation and ability to effectively manage complex cases by finding immediate solutions. There is a constant and timely alignment of the client with regard to judicial developments, accompanied by considerations and suggestions on subsequent actions. The rates applied are in line with the excellent professionalism guaranteed.’

‘Elena Varese distinguishes herself particularly from other professionals for her excellent preparation, for her empathy, for her ability to find immediate solutions and for her ability to succeed. Varese is a highly valued professional.’

‘Expertise, reliability, professionalism and availability.’

‘They have technical competence in the field of tenders and appeals, Giorgia Romitelli in particular.’

‘The team is very competent and able to respond quickly and effectively to various requests. From a human point of view, they are very involved in their clients’ missions, so they feel part of the family.’

‘Carmen Chierchia combines security and competence with a great capacity for empathy. Everyone recognizes her professionalism.’

‘Strong motivation and competence in the specific sector.’

‘Very good knowledge of the local court procedures and ability to explain those to an international client.’

‘Stefano Modenesi and Alberto Angeloni are very experienced litigators and they are able to propose, explain and implement various litigation strategies to try and resolve difficult litigation issues. They lead a team of efficient litigators, able to support the client throughout a dispute.’

‘Offer of multidisciplinary assistance. Attention to the customer and to the overall service. Great availability for dialogue.’

‘Excellent professionals in the team led by Stefano Modenesi.’

‘Strong skills in dispute resolution and in the elaboration of certified and restructuring plans. Very little turnover in the reference team. Innovative and often resolutive legal solutions on the matter of legal disputes. Dynamic and have an ability to interact with IT systems.’

‘The professionalism, responsiveness, exceptional availability of the team.’

‘Stefano Modenesi is an excellent lawyer who knows perfectly all the specificities of Italian civil procedure. He is always available, very responsive and collaborative. Certainly, he is one of the best lawyers in Italy. A real pleasure to work with him on sensitive subjects.’

‘A team that is divided by specialisation but with strong integration between sectors.‘

‘The ability to manage clients with complex needs is evident.‘

‘Availability with great levels of professionalism.‘

‘They have excellent preparation and knowledge of our sector, with the ability to interact effectively with complex and multinational organisations like ours.‘

‘The team is well-balanced, with the right flexibility, and capable of providing clear and pragmatic answers with a strategic vision that gives added value to the company.‘

‘I have been working with great satisfaction for some time with partner Alessandro Boso Caretta, an expert in competition and regulation. Thanks to his invaluable support, we have achieved significant success in certain antitrust disputes.‘

‘Alessandro Boso Caretta: great professionalism, availability and understanding of our business.‘

‘Alessandro Boso Caretta stands out from other professionals, particularly for his capacity for synthesis and clarity in dealing with issues.‘

‘The DLA Piper energy, administrative and environmental litigation team is one of the main players in this market.‘

‘The team is made up of very competent, helpful and dedicated professionals.‘

‘Compared to other firms, the working environment is serene and it is perceived that they work in perfect sync; and they are always informed and prepared to provide timely answers.‘

‘The service is excellent and the professionals always try to achieve the goals that the client has set itself, including by providing innovative solutions.‘

‘The members of the DLA team are always very helpful, and are able to understand business issues through a very flexible and commercial approach, managing to identify concrete and viable solutions.‘

‘Giulio Maroncelli and senior independent counsel Francesco Novelli are very qualified, and know how to identify problems and solve them.‘

‘Even in the most critical situations, ‘Germana Cassar always maintains a fighting approach and never takes anything for granted.‘

‘The assistance provided by Germana Cassar is always excellent and aims for success for the client’s business.‘

‘The team has an excellent knowledge of the market and stands out from the crowd for its high-quality advice, flexibility and business-oriented approach. The firm makes available a wide arrays of technological tools to clients (e.g. NFTs services, automated tools for migration of data and compiling of documents).’

‘DLA Piper behaves as a trusted advisor by providing ad-hoc fee structures, secondment programs and trainings.’

‘Elena Varese has an unmatched knowledge and experience in IP and advertising matters. She always provides valuable advice and is able to anticipate the company’s needs. She is always available and capable of conveying trust and enthusiasm also in the most challenging situations. Tailored advice and capacity to think outside the box make Elena one of the youngest market leaders in the field.’

‘Punctuality, efficiency, availability and competence.’

‘Extreme availability and professionalism that go beyond the mere consultancy relationship.‘

‘Punctuality in providing answers and flexibility in identifying solutions to the questions raised, always seeking the right balance between the client’s wishes and what is allowed by the sector’s regulations/legislation.‘

‘Active collaboration with the client and direct involvement in the management of a project are distinctive elements of this practice.‘

‘The team led by Agostino Papa combines great competence and strong innovation skills, supporting the client during the complex phases of the establishment and management of investment funds.‘

‘Agostino Papa is endowed not only with great competence, but also with a remarkable capacity for innovation and vision of the deal.‘

‘Excellent knowledge of real estate transactions.‘

‘Professional quality and tailor-made assistance.‘

‘Reactivity, availability, problem-solving skills and focus on the problem – all strengths found within the people at the firm with whom I came into contact.‘

‘Very strong commitment and expertise, with the right balance between an economic approach and legal thoroughness, and the right balance between partner and associate involvement.‘

‘The firm’s strong international network, quality and presence make them a first choice for international or multinational transactions.‘

‘Olaf Schmidt’s team in Milan is always extremely helpful and organised.‘

‘Olaf Schmidt is a very experienced and well-recognised real estate lawyer, who puts the right focus into the negotiations to make the deal happen and give clients sufficient comfort.‘

‘Valentina Marengo is our point of reference: punctual, precise, focused, and able to solve problems – the ideal partner you want from a law firm. Working with her means having the certainty of moving correctly within a legal maze.‘

‘Excellent team with capable lawyers offering services across the transactional and litigation areas of financial restructurings.’

‘Francesco De Gennaro is a very capable, strategic lawyer with strong negotiation skills and long-standing experience in restructuring transactions and bankruptcy proceedings. Alessandro Lanzi is a good litigation lawyer, with ad hoc bankruptcy expertise.’

‘Many resources available to customers and well-trained partners.’

‘Very prepared and highly commercial partners.’

‘Key strengths: very experienced, highly professional, 24-hour availability.’

‘Giampiero Priori: open-minded, attitude to reaching the target, multiple solutions to the same problem, hard worker.’

‘We really appreciate the responsiveness of the team and its insight of tax matters.‘

‘The strengths of the DLA team are its subject competence and the orderly application of its always up-to-date knowledge to specific cases.‘

‘The communication and technology they apply is in line with the best market standards, and the billing mechanisms are easy and neat.‘

‘Reactive and effective in proposing different solutions that are oriented to different business scenarios.‘

‘Professionalism and corporate mentality – it’s like working with an in-house department.‘

‘Christian Montinari is great for his extreme availability and the feeling of safety when he is by your side – his presence can prove decisive.‘

‘Andrea Di Dio is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of tax law and very good at commercially deciding what the best approach is. He does not opt for aggressive solutions, as he knows we are not keen on that, yet he comes up with very well-articulated legal opinions and suggestions that resolve issues in a targeted and clear manner.‘

‘The entire team is brilliant but of counsel Antonio Longo is great for his eagerness to satisfy clients, availability, and sound and pragmatic tax advice.‘

‘Excellent assistance and availability with a proactive approach.‘

‘The DLA team certainly stands out for its availability, proactivity and tangible contributions to finding solutions to stalemate situations with counterparties.‘

‘They relate flexibly and efficiently with clients.‘

‘Vincenzo La Malfa stands out for his preparation and availability. He has a commercial approach that allows him to meet the needs of clients.‘

‘Vincenzo La Malfa is very attentive to clients’ needs, available and professional in the advice he provides. He has excellent knowledge of the world of derivatives.‘

‘Offers added value to every deal.‘

‘Great availability, preparation and innovation.‘

‘Professionalism, competence and availability.’

‘A formidable team with incredible lawyers, in terms of professionalism, understanding of business, and willingness to satisfy clients’ various needs.‘

‘Antonio (Nino) Lombardo is a real team leader!!!!‘

‘Giuseppe Mele’s team delivers a punctual service as well as mentoring. It goes without saying that the technical quality of this service is the highest on the market.‘

‘Giampiero Priori is very competent, but at the same time a practical and pragmatic lawyer.‘

‘By any market benchmark. Giampiero Priori is an emerging star of the finance market.‘

‘Very personal and reliable relationship – they are there when you need them, not only with straightforward legal advice but with all legal services that help us do our business.‘

‘Human touch, unpretentious and down-to-earth, top-level lawyers – much more empathetic than many others.‘

‘I believe DLA Piper has made some excellent lateral hires from other firms over the last few years.‘

‘A law firm of the highest standing.‘

‘High legal skills, excellent organisation, and they anticipate clients’ needs.‘

‘Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli and legal director Claudio D’Alia have excellent skills.‘

‘Giuseppe Mele stands out for his dedication and commercial skills.‘

‘Extreme professionalism and availability. Great reliability from the partners, in particular Giampiero Priori, who facilitates the bank’s business.‘

‘Extremely strong knowledge of the market.‘

‘Great for the constant willingness to collaborate and ability to relate professionally by delivering both knowledge and expertise.‘

‘Great availability and professionalism in dealing with all work issues of interest.‘

‘Solid organisational capacity of the team.‘

‘Luciano Morello stands for excellence. His deep knowledge of the industry is outstanding.‘

‘Luciano Morello is characterised by his deep knowledge of the market.‘

‘Highly skilled team in the M&A field. The high number of deals followed and the multidisciplinary approach make the firm one of the most complete and competent players in the Italian panorama relating to extraordinary transactions.’

‘They have a high level of specialization in many fields as well as having a strong internationalization, but coordination is guaranteed by the partner with whom we have a long history.’

‘Exceptionally cohesive and technically high level team that knows how to anticipate the needs and requests of the customer.’

‘Competence at the highest levels, organization, proactivity, clarity of presentation, empathy, professionalism.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the energy sector.’

‘Ability to translate legal processes and concepts into priorities and concrete actions.’

‘Positive attitude in facing problems looking for solutions.’

‘In Italy, we have not found a better team than DLA’s on the energy sector. The service is always at the top, on every discipline (administrative, commercial, financial) and on every document (due diligence, contracts, litigation, paralegal work)’

‘They demonstrate excellence in the PE sector, thanks to experience, sensitivity to customer needs and availability.’

‘Gabriele Arcuri is a professional with excellent experience and ability to manage complex issues in the context of all M&A operations and in particular PE.’

‘Commitment of professionals.’

‘Flexibility of logical approach to problem solving.’