A team of ‘experienced lawyers’, Legance - Avvocati Associati acts for clients in national and multi-jurisdictional litigation concerning a wide array of disputes, from environmental proceedings to post-M&A, finance and insolvency claims. The firm is also experienced in business-to-business and consumer-to-business class actions. The team is led by Stefano Parlatore, who advises on commercial and investment arbitration, and Daniele Geronzi, who brings directors’ liability expertise. Cecilia Carrara and Daria Pastore are other key names within the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘All members of the team are available, fast-thinking, deeply knowledgeable in the law, and fully oriented towards clients’ needs.’
- ‘The team is responsive, attentive and highly competent. It consists of professionals with varied skills, allowing them to meet all client needs.'
- ‘Legance’s litigation team is our trusted partner in managing disputes, consistently delivering outstanding results. In every assignment, they exceed expectations, demonstrating deep expertise, versatility and an exceptional ability to tailor their approach to the needs of each case.’
- 'Daniele Geronzi is the best lawyer I have ever met. He is always available, kind yet highly professional, and extremely competent. In one word, he is brilliant.'
- ‘Stefano Parlatore stands out for his strategic vision and reliability in high-stakes disputes. What differentiates him is his ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, always with the wider business context in mind.'
- ‘Experienced lawyers in litigation and arbitral proceedings.’
Key clients
- Grascoe Holdings Limited Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena Poste Italiane Group Generali Italia British American Tobacco Banco Santander Bank of China Amplifon AerCap Holdings Alibaba Group Aveleos S.A. BPM Banca Popolare di Milano BNP Paribas REIM Italy SGR Borealis AG Carnival Cruise Line CBL Insurance Europe DAC Cellularline CNH Industrial N.V. Costa Crociere
Work highlights
Assisted in the termination of two brand licensing and stylistic design agreements concluded with two companies belonging to an international fashion group.
Assisted an Italian financial institution in a civil proceedings brought against Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l . and Regione Puglia.
Assisted in a dispute that arose between NGG, Oddi Holding S.r.l. and Carlotta Oddi S.r.l. with respect to the fair market price for Alanui minority quotas.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Stefano Parlatore; Daniele Geronzi
Other key lawyers
Cecilia Carrara; Daria Pastore; Giorgio Colombo