Portolano Cavallo

Testimonials

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• Unlike many competitors whose knowledge of Digital Health is merely superficial, this team, spearheaded by dedicated partners such as Laura Liguori, possesses an unparalleled ability to navigate the complex intersection of healthcare, IT, and law. We particularly value their commitment to proactive risk mitigation and multidisciplinary collaboration; they don't just react to regulations, they help shape our strategy by creating clear, actionable frameworks. This specialised, solutions-oriented approach, grounded in a highly collaborative team structure, sets them apart and ensures our compliance is strategic, not just reactive.
• Shows strong knowledge of new legislation and its potential impact on our business, helping us understand the integrations we need to implement.
• What makes Portolano unique is its exceptional client-centricity, availability, and flexibility. It is consistently accessible, even outside of standard hours when it is needed to address urgent matters. A key strength is its interdisciplinary team. Portolano expertly covers diverse legal areas, and its ability to seamlessly integrate expertise across practices ensures a holistic solution for complex matters. This collaborative approach and depth of coverage are essential for comprehensive risk management.
• Attorney Giulio Novellini has a deep understanding of business dynamics and the underlying logic behind each client's specific history. He responds quickly and accurately with practical operational solutions that address compliance, regulatory, and commercial needs.
• The practice's exceptional value lies in its deep specialization in Digital Health and Health Technology, offering far more than general legal counsel. Their core strength is their ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks, such as Italian telemedicine law, into clear, actionable compliance documents, which are essential for defining our operational framework. Crucially, they achieve this through a highly effective, multidisciplinary team that integrates diverse expertise. This collaborative structure, coupled with their focus on mitigating liability and clinical risk (demonstrated through their precise contract drafting with medical device and software manufacturers), ensures we can operate efficiently, securely, and fully compliant in this rapidly evolving sector.
• Portolano Cavallo's combination of regulatory expertise (Modello 231, GDPR), hands-on delivery experience in both publicly and privately funded programs, and integrated compliance-first approach directly addresses our needs. I value their offer: the multidisciplinary pods model, the automated LMS and document tracking for audit-ready rendicontazione, and the flexible, outcome-aligned billing options.
• The individuals engaged by the team combine deep sector knowledge with practical execution skills, which distinguishes them from competitors. They include former public program managers and grant administrators who understand funding rules and audit expectations; senior instructional designers with proven experience in competency-based curricula and learning technologies; compliance specialists.
• Strong ability to understand and translate business needs while adapting to the specific characteristics of our business.
• The individuals I work with at Portolano Cavallo consistently stand out due to a potent combination of deep legal expertise and exceptional client-facing skills. In particular, I must highlight Laura Liguori, the Partner leading the Privacy practice. Beyond her clear status as an expert and highly experienced professional in data protection, what truly differentiates her is her outstanding availability and collaborative nature. The qualities I value most in her are: - Active Listening: Ms. Liguori possesses a great capacity for listening and fully absorbing the context of any issue. She doesn’t rush to conclusions but ensures she understands the underlying business drivers and concerns. - Holistic Advice: Her advice is never limited to a narrow, technical view of privacy law. She is exceptional at providing counsel that considers all the surrounding circumstances of a case, effectively integrating the privacy aspects with the broader operational, commercial, and legal realities of my business.
• Readiness, business vision, timeliness, analytical skills, updating, and rapid and practical responses.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Laura Liguori

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Giulio Novellini

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Eleonora Curreli