Thanks to its sizeable team of public law, zoning and planning, project finance and energy regulation experts, Gianni & Origoni is well-equipped to advise on the gamut of administrative law matters. It is regularly called upon for advice on public procurements and concessions, as well as financial markets and banking, finance and insurance regulation. The practice is well-versed in administrative law litigation and its international clientele sees the group represent companies before both national administrative courts and European courts. The power and energy, TMT, defence, and health sectors are other notable areas of expertise. Antonio Lirosi and Giuseppe Velluto co-lead the administrative law and tenders practice. The firm also boasts a dedicated environmental law team, jointly headed by Elisabetta Gardini and Teodora Marocco. Fabio Baglivo is another key contact in the team, along with Gianfranco Toscano.
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‘Gianni & Origoni stands out for its unparalleled combination of deep legal expertise and a client-centric approach. Potential clients should know that the team excels in providing high-quality legal assistance characterised by professionalism.’
‘The team at Gianni & Origoni excels due to their deep legal expertise. They stand out by combining legal knowledge with business insight to deliver effective solutions. Fabio Baglivo, a notable partner, is particularly valued for his extensive experience. These strengths make Gianni & Origoni a preferred choice for high-quality legal services.’
‘Elisabetta Gardini, drawing on her vast experience in administrative law, is a highly skilled professional recognised for her exceptional expertise in the field. She is adept at delivering swift, customized advice to clients, offering practical, top-tier solutions that cater to the specific needs of their business sectors. Andrea Terraneo brings strong expertise in administrative law. He delivers precise and comprehensive advice on a daily basis, covering a broad range of issues with an exceptional level of accuracy. ’
‘I have the pleasure of working with Teodora Marocco on complex environmental law matters. Recently she assisted us in a major transaction, effectively addressing - thanks to her excellent skills and wide expertise - complex and very peculiar permitting and environmental law issues. She is always available to answer questions and provide updates. In my view, she is one of the top Italian administrative/public law lawyers in the environmental law field, both as a consultant and as a litigator. ’
‘Giuseppe Velluto, Ottaviano Sanseverino and Arrigo Arrigoni represent a team of consultants who, in addition to excellent professionalism, know how to convey security to you.’
‘Giuseppe Velluto has exceptional legal expertise and commercial acumen that has been invaluable to our organisation. He has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the commercial dynamics that drive private equity funds, making him an indispensable advisor in our complex transactions.’
‘Lirosi combines relevant legal skills and professionalism with relational skills that are in some cases particularly significant for managing disputes.’
Key clients
- European Connecting Europe Broadband Fund (CEBF)
- Associazione Nazionale delle Imprese di Pulizia
- ASSOGAS – Associazione Italiana Industriali del Gas
- Enerqos Energy Solution
- Ferrovie dello Stato S.p.A.
- Fondazione Cariplo
- General Logistics Systems Italy S.p.A.
- Hitachi Rail Italy Investments S.r.l. and Hitachi Rail Italy S.p.A.
- Rekeep S.p.A.
- Metropolitan Area of Venice (Città Metropolitana di Venezia)
Work highlights
- Advising and assisting Giubileo2025 S.p.A. - the public company for the realisation of works and interventions for the Jubilee of the Catholic Church in 2025 - on the incorporation phase of the company and the preparation of the documentation necessary for the call for tenders.
- Assisting Esso Italiana S.r.l. on a continuous basis with various administrative and environmental litigation matters.
- Assisting FNM S.p.A. and its subsidiary, Ferrovienord S.p.A., in relation to the “hydrogen valleys” projects, aimed at implementing integrated projects for the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen to be allocated to rail and road transport.
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Practice head
Antonio Lirosi; Giuseppe Velluto; Elisabetta Gardini; Teodora Marocco
Other key lawyers
Fabio Baglivo; Gianfranco Toscano; Francesco Schizzerotto; Giacomo Zennaro; Andrea Terraneo; Ottaviano Sanseverino; Arrigo Arrigoni