Offering a ‘solid and thorough approach to matters’, BonelliErede is a market leader within Italian litigation and arbitration. The firm regularly represents clients before international arbitral bodies and the Italian appellate courts. It is also involved in the growing areas of class action and climate change litigation. The litigation team is spearheaded by Giuseppe Lombardi, a corporate and banking specialist. Andrea Carlevaris and Paolo Di Giovanni lead the international arbitration front. Within the team, Vittorio Allavena focuses on corporate, insurance and shareholder liability disputes. Monica Iacoviello’s areas of expertise include corporate litigation, rating agency liability and abuse of dominant position matters. Riccardo Bordi supports clients within the construction, infrastructure and oil and gas spaces. Ferdinando Emanuele joined the team from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in early 2025. Chiara Mancini left the firm in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Knowledgeable, ready to listen and understand and good at finding solutions.’
‘Their competence and professionalism is unparalleled.'
‘Monica Iacoviello is an absolute star player.’
‘BonelliErede's litigation team is the most professional team I have ever met.'
‘Extremely responsive, transparent, and reliable. They have and continue to deliver results for our company. Highly recommended.’
‘The team is extremely cohesive with high expertise and excellent knowledge.’
‘Solid and thorough approach to matters. Good balance in staffing on the various engagements.’
‘Flexible. Solid cross-border legal approach. Thorough analytical skills. Sound strategic approach.’
Key clients
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Elliott Group
- Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
- Eni S.p.A.
- Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd
- Itinera S.p.A.
- Webuild S.p.A.
- CMC di Ravenna
- Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.p.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Giuseppe Lombardi; Andrea Carlevaris; Paolo Di Giovanni
Other key lawyers
Vittorio Allavena; Monica Iacoviello; Riccardo Bordi; Ferdinando Emanuele