Leveraging ‘high technical competence and experience in litigation’, Portolano Cavallo handles major commercial disputes, from shareholder and IP litigation to competition and post-M&A claims. The firm has notable strength in the TMT and life sciences sectors, acting for major multinationals. Co-leading the team from Rome, Micael Montinari advises on IP and advertising-related issues. Martina Lucenti, the Milan-based practice co-head, is an expert in litigation relating to the pharma and biotech industries, including licensing and product liability cases.
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- ‘High technical competence and experience in litigation, with the ability to co-ordinate overall defence strategies across multiple disciplines. Strong capacity to identify concrete objectives and achieve them.’
- ‘Martina Lucenti is an experienced lawyer with outstanding technical competence. She has the ability to identify innovative legal solutions to address complex issues.'
- ‘Availability, promptness and practicality stand out.’
- ‘The team is brilliant — pragmatic and always available.’
- ‘The Portolano team provides valuable legal advice on complex copyright matters.’
- ‘Martina Lucenti stands out.’
- ‘This practice is distinguished by its combination of legal excellence, pragmatic problem-solving and strong sector knowledge.’
Practice head
Micael Montinari; Martina Lucenti