Originating in Bologna, Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato advises public and private sector clients on the full spectrum of maritime and transport law, including the Italian government, shipowners’ associations, and major shipping operators involved in freight and passenger services. The firm assists with shipbuilding and lease agreements, charter parties, and cargo transport contracts, and provides ongoing support to carriers, logistics groups, terminal operators, and port authorities. Stefano Zunarelli, founding partner and head of the department, has contributed to the drafting of key Italian and international maritime legislation. Leading the Trieste office with ‘exceptional legal knowledge,’ Alberto Pasino focuses on maritime and transport mandates alongside related commercial and insurance disputes.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm’s approach is focused on maximum effectiveness, achieved through careful listening to client needs, the thoughtful definition of possible scenarios, and thorough analysis of the matters handled by our main contact and his team. Extensive experience, solid expertise, and effective teamwork are the key factors behind the many successes achieved.'
- ‘Fast and efficient response to inquiries and tasks, detailed and in-depth analysis of situations. Excellent communication with the client.’
- ‘Alberto Pasino has exceptional legal knowledge, which allows him to provide detailed legal opinions on complex and complicated issues and to propose the best solution for the situation. Pasino responds promptly to all enquiries and carries out the tasks assigned to him with excellence.’
- ‘Professional, reactive, straight to the solution, and fair.'
- ‘Stefano Zunarelli has great skills in maritime, port and shipping law, and regulations.'
- Studio Zunarelli is a key and long-term partner of our company. It has perfect knowledge of our history (they have been assisting us for a long time) and our needs. This allows them to provide customer-targeted legal advice and products. They are accurate and very knowledgeable of the applicable sectoral rules.’
Key clients
- Futura S.r.l
- Terminale GNL Adriatico S.r.l
- ResQ-People Saving People
- Grimaldi Group S.p.A
- Manto Shipping & Consulting S.r.l
- Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Settentrionale -Venice Port Authority
- Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Ionio – Taranto Port Authority
Work highlights
Represented the Venice Port Authority in a court proceeding against the Municipality of Venice concerning the planning and zoning competence with reference to port areas.
Assisted the Taranto Port Authority on the evaluation of the company entrusted of the local container terminal of its obligations deriving from the concession contract.
Assisted Futura on a matter concerning the service of boat transport personnel, goods, materials, and equipment and their loading onboard ships.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stefano Zunarelli
Other key lawyers
Alberto Pasino