The ‘extremely professional’ team at DLA Piper assists clients in the retail, life sciences, construction and financial service sectors. The firm’s dispute expertise includes litigation regarding environmental, employment, data protection and administrative matters. David Maria Marino spearheads the practice, bringing experience in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. Stefano Modenesi advises on construction, retail and energy matters. Bruno Giuffrè focuses on commercial, corporate and insurance law. Raffaella Quintana left the firm in April 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The DLA Piper team is extremely professional and collaborates seamlessly with technical consultants. Working with DLA Piper is always a great experience due to the ongoing engagement and professional growth that both parties share.’
- ‘DLA Piper’s individuals consistently demonstrate their technical expertise across a wide range of sectors and industries. It is rare to find such extensive sector-specific knowledge within a single law firm.'
- ‘The team at DLA Piper Italy provides a high level of legal advice combined with a flexible and commercially oriented approach, which makes them an excellent fit for a financial institution seeking legal assistance with a dispute in Italy.'
- ‘Stefano Modenesi is an experienced litigation partner with the ability to provide practical and sensible advice on how to handle complex issues within a dispute.'
Key clients
- Shipping Consultants Associated Ltd
- Star Technology S.r.l.
- Netim S.a.r.l.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Practice head
David Maria Marino
Other key lawyers
Bruno Giuffré; Stefano Modensi; Davide Rossetti