Offering ‘comprehensive and timely assistance’, Osborne Clarke offers a broad spectrum of commercial litigation, including insolvency claims, administrative appeals and shareholder disputes. The firm regularly assists major companies in international arbitrations under a range of arbitral rules. Federico Banti, who oversees the practice, is adept at product liability claims. Stefania Mavelli advises on procurement disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Intuitive, focused and accurate.’
- 'Stefania Mavelli is always helpful and proactive, focused on the business objective and never inclined to pursue litigation unnecessarily.’
- ‘A good team in terms of professional skills, interpersonal abilities and standing in the field.’
- ‘Recognised professional skills combined with a strong commitment to building and maintaining professional relationships.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its deep expertise, client-focused approach and strong collaborative culture. The team combines technical excellence with commercial awareness, consistently delivering tailored, strategic solutions.’
- 'Federico Banti and Daniele Fontanari consistently demonstrate exceptional professionalism, deep subject-matter expertise and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.'
Key clients
- Capgemini Italia S.p.A. Faré S.p.A. Fatro S.p.A. ForVEI II S.r.l. Prelios Credit Servicing S.p.A. Rotork Control Italia s.r.l. Sacyr Industrial S.L. Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V Unieco Soc. Coop. in LCA
Work highlights
Advised Unieco, an Italian cooperative in real estate and construction, on ongoing legal actions related to a past debt restructuring agreement involving €470m creditor settlement with 16 banks.
Advised Fatro S.p.A. on a €10m product liability claim relating to a potential vaccine defect, successfully overturning the Ministry of Health suspension on appeal.
Practice head
Federico Banti
Other key lawyers
Daniele Fontanari; Stefania Mavelli