Dentons acts for clients at first instance and on appeal in litigation concerning corporate, directors’ liability, product liability, cybersecurity and construction disputes. The firm is also well-versed in domestic and international arbitration, with recent experience in energy cases. ‘An outstanding litigator’, Roberto Fabio Lipari leads the practice, acting for states and sovereign entities in commercial and investment arbitrations under UNCITRAL, ICC and ICSID rules. Davide Traina brings experience in contentious real estate, construction, energy and infrastructure contexts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is always available and highly competent. Their main strength is that they always have a clear strategic vision and are able to explain its pros and cons, while showing strong conviction in their ideas.’
- ‘They are skilled and smart in dispute resolution.’
- ‘Roberto Lipari is an outstanding arbitration and litigation lawyer. He is terrific in the courtroom during oral arguments, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the facts and extremely strong legal preparation.'
- 'They provide very detailed issue analysis. Their work ethic is exceptional, leaving no stone unturned for the benefit of the mutual client.’
- ‘Roberto Lipari definitely stands out. He has a wealth of experience in litigious contexts. He is able to manage several litigation teams across borders, whether within Dentons or external firms.'
- ‘Roberto Lipari is extremely knowledgeable and an outstanding litigator. He handles extremely complex litigation and arbitration matters and is capable of delving into granular detail without ever losing sight of the broader strategic picture.’
Key clients
- Istituto per le Opere di Religione
- Unoenergy
- Anas
- ENI S.p.A.
- IKAV
- Poste Vita S.p.A.
- Poste Assicura S.p.A.
- E-Toro
- Geoplin d.o.o.
- Ora Developer
- Celanese
- Trevi S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisting Unoenergy, an Italian natural gas and electricity company, in a case before the Italian Supreme Court relating to a former Milan Chamber of Arbitration arbitration proceeding concerning directors' mismanagement liability vis-à-vis a newly acquired company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Roberto Fabio Lipari
Other key lawyers
Davide Traina; Matteo Vizzardi; Stefano Belleggia