A ‘large team of excellent professionals’, the employment department at BonelliErede covers both individual and collective employment matters, from disciplinaries and dismissals to transfers of undertakings and collective redundancies. The firm is also highly versed in trade union consultations and negotiations. Its clients include national and international companies across sectors, and it is experienced in cross-border matters across Europe. Marcello Giustiniani is the practice head and specialises in relationship management with senior managers. Antonella Negri
is noted for her focus on industrial relations matters and trade union litigation. Within the team, Stefano Calabria further assists clients with management-level relationship management as well as employee international mobility.
Employment in Italy
BonelliErede
Practice head(s):
Marcello Giustiniani
Other key lawyers:
Antonella Negri; Stefano Calabria; Giovanni Muzina
Testimonials
‘Great attitude and cooperation.’
‘Managing serial litigation with maximum insight, innovative defence strategies, and technology.’
‘Marcello Giustiniani is always coming up with ingenious solutions, on paths that other colleagues have not yet explored.’
‘Large team of excellent professionals.’
‘They perfectly understand business needs and strive to accommodate them as best as possible.’
‘The whole team is always responsive, very competent, available, and a true pleasure to work with.’
‘I must praise Marcello Giustiniani and Giovanni Muzina for their exceptional and truly outstanding ability to understand the client’s needs and apply the most sophisticated solutions with effortless ease.’
Key clients
Accenture
AC Milan
Aon
Ariston
Assicurazioni Generali
Baywa
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Benetton
BPER
Bracco
BRT
Corza Medical
DDB
Dell
Edizione
Engineering
Ferrovie
Fratelli Beretta
Gucci
Humanitas
Work highlights
Chiomenti
‘Extremely dedicated, available, and collaborative’, Chiomenti covers a wide range of employment issues in the Italian market, with specific strength in the fashion sector. The firm is able to draw on its wider expertise, such as in corporate, regulatory, tax, health and safety and IP. The team is led by Emanuele Barberis, who is a specialist in the fashion and retail sectors. Annalisa Reale is well-versed in complex restructurings for major international clients. In January 2024, Valeria De Lucia was promoted to partner.
Practice head(s):
Emanuele Barberis
Other key lawyers:
Annalisa Reale; Valeria De Lucia
Testimonials
‘The Chiomenti employment practice is highly professional, knowledgeable, and has great expertise in the latest technology.’
‘Extremely dedicated, available, and collaborative.’
‘Emanuele Barberis creates positive relationships, always open to discussion and finding new solutions.’
‘The employment law department, headed by Emanuele Barberis, is truly the best law firm in the field in terms of experience, knowledge of the fashion industry, and proximity to the client’s needs for accuracy and dedication.’
‘All-around helpfulness and professionalism. Their support is truly irreplaceable.’
‘The best quality of the firm is how flexible they are in understanding the company and business needs.’
‘They understand the client’s needs and adapt their communication accordingly.’
Key clients
Gianni Versace
Michael Kors
Missoni
Ralph Lauren
Swarovski
Dolce & Gabbana
BMW Bank
Roberto Cavalli
Ermenegildo Zegna
Pomellato
De Agostini Group/ Dea Capital Group
QVC
Bain & Co
DNV
BNP Paribas
Investindustrial
Quattroerre SGR
Italiaonline
Fondo Strategico Italiano/Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Prada
Work highlights
- Advising Tyche S.p.A. with labour law aspects related to the acquisition of Banca di Credito Peloritano, followed by a reverse merger, assisting Tyche in managing the union consultation on the merger and the harmonization of employment terms and conditions.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper supports domestic and international clients in a broad range of employment issues, including those raising issues in wider practice areas. The firm assists clients with industrial relations, restructuring processes, senior management matters and disciplinary procedures. It is further knowledgeable of social security and furlough schemes. The team is spearheaded from Rome by Fabrizio Morelli, who is experienced in M&A-related employment issues. Giampiero Falasca, ‘a true partner’, covers trade unions and social security advice. Federico Strada is a specialist in both the labour and the health and safety sectors.
Practice head(s):
Fabrizio Morelli
Other key lawyers:
Giampiero Falasca; Federico Strada
Testimonials
‘Federico Strada is very well-versed in dealing with union reps at the national, regional and local levels. Savvy negotiator, allowing time to make full impact.’
‘DLA has the ability to cover legal and consulting needs at almost 360 degrees.’
‘People are well prepared and business oriented.’
‘Giampiero Falasca is a true partner, helping us in managing complex business issues. He’s very pragmatic and able to propose smart solutions.’
Key clients
Warner Bros
Randstad Group
Finiper Group
U.S. Sampdoria
Lidl
Deliveroo
World Courier
Uber
Adobe
Emirates
Almaviva
Hard Rock Café
Digital Platforms
Levi Strauss
Dyson Technology
Page Group
Sotheby’s
Montenegro
Work highlights
Legance - Avvocati Associati
Legance - Avvocati Associati combines its employment expertise with the expertise of its other departments, including corporate finance, tax and regulatory, to enhance its advice when areas of law overlap. The firm is particularly well-versed in employment aspects relating to M&A transactions, such as executive compensation. It contains experts in reorganisation and downsizing processes. The team, led by Alberto Maggi, also contains Marco D’Agostini, also noted for his work in M&A-related employment matters. Elena Ryolo and Silvia Tozzoli left the firm in 2025.
Practice head(s):
Alberto Maggi
Other key lawyers:
Marco D’Agostini
Testimonials
‘The Legance employment law team is highly responsive and business-oriented.’
‘High professionalism and competencies.’
‘Able to interpret the needs of the company.’
‘The team is characterised by punctuality, accuracy, preparation, and constant updating in the field of labour law.’
Key clients
21 Invest
3M
A2A
Acciaierie d’Italia
Alia Servizi Ambientali
Ambarella
Amco S.p.A
Amplifon
Apleona
APCO World Wide
Arthur J. Gallagher
AS Roma
Avis Budget
Azerion
Bain Capital
BFF Bank
Bang & Olufsen
Bayer
BeiGene
Bending Spoons
Bonfiglioli Riduttori
Work highlights
Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo
‘Delivering first-class support’, the boutique employment firm Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo is experienced across the sector and knowledgeable of commercial agency agreements and HR management. With twelve offices in major Italian cities, the firm is well-positioned to assist clients across the country. It is also experienced in contentious employment matters, including in the public sector. Franco Toffoletto, an expert in international employment matters, and Raffaele De Luca Tamajo
, who handles appellate employment litigation, oversee the practice. Emanuela Nespoli focuses on restructuring and agency contract matters.
Practice head(s):
Franco Toffoletto; Raffaele De Luca Tamajo
Other key lawyers:
Emanuela Nespoli
Testimonials
‘Accurate legal advice.’
‘Professional and technical expertise.’
‘Franco Toffoletto is a lawyer who stands out from others for his professionalism and the innovative ideas he offers to support his clients.’
‘A niche firm delivering first-class support in corporate employment legal matters.’
‘Very skilled professionals with broad experience with multinational corporations.’
‘They have an excellent level of preparation, better than any other law firm I have encountered in my career.’
Key clients
Stellantis
Allianz
KKR
Work highlights
- Assisted U.S. fund KKR with the employment law aspects of a deal worth up to 22 billion euros, involving the sale of TIM’s fixed network to KKR.
De Luca & Partners
‘Very prepared on any technical issue’, De Luca & Partners has maintained extensive experience in employment issues within corporate and M&A transactions, including reorganisations and corporate restructurings. The firm is also well-versed in conducting trade union negotiations and carrying out health and safety reports. Managing partner Vittorio De Luca, an advisor to corporations and private equity funds, leads the team. Alessandra Zilla works on reorganisations, executive exit packages and union negotiations. In June 2024, Stefania Raviele left the firm.
Practice head(s):
Vittorio De Luca
Other key lawyers:
Alessandra Zilla
Testimonials
‘An enormous ability to enter into synergy with the client.’
‘People are always extremely available, never hesitating, with strategic and high-impact collaboration.’
‘Sound commercial, pragmatic, and sensible advice.’
‘Clear communication and strong advocacy. Great personal touch in all interactions.’
‘Very prepared on any technical issue.’
‘Vittorio De Luca and his team are reliable, approachable, and highly skilled.’
‘Their strengths lie in strong client relationships and a commitment to efficiency.’
‘The firm is very experienced in labour law matters and accustomed to working in an international environment, which is not so common for labour law specialists in Italy.’
Key clients
Aptos Solutions Germany GmbH
Aptean
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC
Artemide
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Costa Edutainment
Emerson Automation Solutions Final Control
Indivior
Intercos
Lima Orthopaedics UK Europe
Lush
Mattel
Poltrona Frau
Club House
Cassina
Cap Design
Rai Way
TWINSET
Yakult
Work highlights
- Assisted Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC with a comprehensive labour and employment analysis for the prospected acquisition of Bubbles BidCo and the other companies of the Group employing around 5,500 people in Italy.
- Represented the Italian branch of Aptos Group against one of its former executives who claimed to have been unfairly dismissed by the company.
- Assisted Aptean with the collective terminations resulting from the company’s reorganization, involving both white-collar employees and middle managers at three of the company’s plants in Italy.
Gianni & Origoni
The ‘very knowledgeable and responsive’ team at Gianni & Origoni advises across a wide range of industries, offering both contentious and non-contentious support. The firm is particularly well-versed in industrial relations matters and is also experienced in litigation, regulatory, restructuring and reorganisation. The firm’s practice heads are Alessandra Ferroni, who advises on senior management remuneration, and Saverio Schiavone, a restructuring and HR expert. Raffaella Betti Berutto adds experience in the aviation sector and frequently advises on transfers of undertakings and lay-offs. In February 2024, Matteo Fusillo left the firm.
Practice head(s):
Alessandra Ferroni; Saverio Schiavone
Other key lawyers:
Raffaella Betti Berutto
Testimonials
‘The legal team at Origoni presents a competent, professional, and ethically sound approach.’
‘Raffaella Betti Berutto is capable of synergistically managing the knowledge and information acquired from the client and its context with specialised and profound expertise in labour law.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Raffaella Betti is very experienced and knowledgeable, as well as super responsive. Her advice is pragmatic and always helpful.’
Key clients
ABB
ArcelorMittal
Beko
Diageo
Daikin
Belmond
Bridgestone
Dover Corporation
EniProgetti – ENI SpA
ENAV
Federazione Italiana Tennis
Ferrero
Hitachi Industrial Engineering
Invisalign
Lear Corporation
Roche
Dow
Philips
Safilo
Hasbro
Work highlights
- Assisted in an H&S compliance project concerning the potential presence of asbestos in workplaces involving 25 subsidiaries/branches of ENI S.p.A.
- Assisted KKR in the context of the transaction for the acquisition of the issued share capital of FiberCop S.p.A. following the contribution by TIM S.p.A. of its residual network assets to FiberCop S.p.A.
- Assisted Liberty Media Corp in all labour issues concerning the Italian jurisdiction related to the acquisition of 86% of Dorna Sports SL.
LABLAW - Studio Legale
‘Competent, results-oriented, and adaptable’, LABLAW - Studio Legale advises clients, from its Italy-wide office network, on issues ranging from corporate restructurings to cross-border M&A and labour disputes. Its clientele includes international companies, public bodies and executives. Francesco Rotondi brings experience in reorganisations, restructurings, trade union litigation and employment contract management. Angelo Quarto adds experience in collective dismissals, temporary employment matters, transfer of undertakings and bankruptcy-related issues to the team. Paola Polliani joined the firm in April 2024, whilst Giovanni Maria Soldi joined in May 2024.
Practice head(s):
Francesco Rotondi; Ludovico Bongini; Giovanni Maria Soldi; Pierluigi Quaranta; Paola Polliani; Lorenza Peralta; Marco Giangrande; Vito Rotondi
Testimonials
‘Assistance from the team is effective, extremely well-timed, and complete. Great approach and appropriate suggestions.’
‘Ludovico Bongini is outstanding in labour governance practice.’
‘High-standing, good relationships and network, strategic thinking.’
‘Competent, results-oriented, and adaptable.’
‘Ludovico Bongini is an excellent professional and has the ability to work side by side with us.’
‘Complete and effective response to company requests.’
‘The firm has a large working group dedicated to labour law and is considered one of the best in class in that practice for their flexibility in business understanding.’
‘The legal advice provided is extensive, timely, and appropriate.’
Key clients
ENI
Eurolls SpA
MSA Mizar
Elipslife
Worwerk Italia
McDermott
Leo Pharma
RZ1
G.B.S.C.
Alleanza Assicurazioni
PM & Partners Capital Fund
TeamSystem
Banca Sistema
Comcast Corporation
Thales
Gruppo Sesa
Eataly S.p.A.
Morgan Carbon Italia S.r.l.
We Build S.p.A.
Daroma S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advised High Italian Manufacturing in separating its industrial and commercial businesses and assigning them to two different companies.
- Advising and assisting the Extraordinary Administration of BLUTEC S.p.A. in AS.
- Assisting Discovery Italia S.r.l. in the cross-border deal which caused the inclusion of the latter and of the other Italian companies within the newly formed Warner Bros. Group.
Simmons & Simmons
Bringing ‘an important international perspective to the market’, Simmons & Simmons supports national and international clients on restructurings, senior exit negotiations, investigations and compliance. The firm’s clients include major corporations in the fashion and luxury goods industry as well as the life sciences, tech and retail sectors. It is experienced in contentious settings, representing clients before the Supreme Court. Davide Sportelli oversees the team, advising on individual and collective dismissals. Stefano Lava specialises in HR management.
Practice head(s):
Davide Sportelli
Other key lawyers:
Stefano Lava; Emanuela Boca
Testimonials
‘The team has extensive experience in fashion and provides highly tailored solutions that reflect the latest trends and operational needs within the industry.’
‘One of their key strengths is their ability to combine a global perspective with local insights.’
‘The Simmons & Simmons Italy employment law practice brings an important international perspective to the market.’
‘Stefano Lava is commercial in his approach, is practical and understands the dynamics of international business and the technology sector.’
‘The team is able to deeply understand the corporate culture and quickly become a reference point.’
‘Practical sense and a concrete approach. Knowledge of the fashion industry. Clear vision of the objective and strategic thinking.’
‘Stefano Lava has excellent negotiation capability, very sharp and pragmatic. Fully focused on the client’s goals.’
‘All the professionals we worked with demonstrated exceptional skills, along with great collaboration.’
Key clients
Giorgio Armani Group
Decathlon Italia Srl
LVMH Italia S.p.A.
Sephora Italia S.r.l.
Louis Vuitton Italia S.r.l.
Celine Italia S.r.l.
Acqua di Parma S.r.l.
The Capital Market Company
Mizuho Bank
ION Trading
NVIDIA
F2i SGR S.p.A.
FHP – F21 Holding Portuale Spa
Jefferies
Christofferson Robb & Company
Alcon
Balt Group
Binance
Rothschild
FTI Consulting
Work highlights
ADVANT Nctm
A team with ‘extensive experience’, the employment department at ADVANT Nctm advises major international clients in the aviation, telecoms, logistics, retail and tech industries. The firm is well-versed in sensitive terminations and top manager remuneration packages. It is also adept in labour litigation contexts. Michele Bignami, ‘a first-rate lawyer’, is the practice head, advising on M&A-related structurings. Roberta Russo is an expert in managers’ incentive plans and remuneration policies.
Practice head(s):
Michele Bignami
Other key lawyers:
Roberta Russo
Testimonials
‘The studio is very advanced in many respects, not least technologically. The team is highly responsive to expressed needs.’
‘A team of labour lawyers with extensive experience, cohesive, well-led, and always focused on the client.’
‘Michele Bignami is an exceptional lawyer. He has a deep understanding of the market and is always available to give practical and to-the-point advice.’
‘This law firm has the best employment lawyers in Italy.’
‘Michele Bignami is a first-rate lawyer.’
‘Michele Bignami’s team has a deep knowledge of Italian labour law and the Italian retail sector.’
Key clients
Vodafone Group
Metinvest
Medcenter Container Terminal S.p.A.
Kyndryl S.p.A.
Lutech S.p.A.
Unieuro S.p.A.
Elior S.p.A.
Siemens S.p.A.
CEVA Gro up
Carcamovil
Work highlights
- Assisted Vodafone Group in relation to the employment aspects of the sale of the entire stake of Vodafone Italia to Swisscom, owned by the Swiss government (51% shares), and owner of Fastweb brand in Italy.
- Assisting Metinvest on a complex restructuring project involving 1,700 direct employees currently included in a furlough project.
- Assisting Medcenter Container Terminal S.p.A. in relation to several contentious and non-contentious employment matters including dismissal for just cause and poor performance and general ongoing assistance related to the different types of contracts of the Italian law.
Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie
Great in ‘skills and areas of expertise’, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie leverages its multidisciplinary practice to enhance its employment advice, with specialists in tax, privacy and data protection, IP, compliance and litigation. The firm focuses on executive issues, health and safety, DEI and whistleblowing matters for its clients. Its clients include multinational and domestic companies from the tech, manufacturing, retail and entertainment sectors. Massimiliano Biolchini spearheads the team, focusing on reorganisations and industrial relations. Serena Fantinelli supports clients with outsourcing and redundancy procedures.
Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Biolchini
Other key lawyers:
Serena Fantinelli; Vincenzo Di Gennaro
Testimonials
‘The team is quick to respond, and the advice is concise and to the point. Exactly what we need.’
‘Vincenzo Di Gennaro is very knowledgeable and understands exactly what we need. Communication is clear. It is a pleasure to work with him and his team.’
‘Great team design in terms of skills and areas of expertise. Excellent associates in terms of responsiveness, speed, and practical, to-the-point advice.’
‘Vincenzo Di Gennaro stands out for best-in-class education and experience.’
Key clients
Whirlpool Corporation
Richemont Group
Koch Industries
Accenture
SAP
The Walt Disney Company
Beko Europe
Burberry
Cascade Corporation
Becton Dickinson
Work highlights
- Assisted Whirlpool Corporation in finalising the disposal of the greater part of its EMEA industrial footprint in all employment and corporate reorg. implementation aspects of the deal.
- Assisting Molex in the employment and union aspect of the shut-down of one of their plants located in Padua, employing more than 150 employees.
- Assisted Becton Dickinson on all matters related to the spin-off of its diabetes division to Embecta.
Bird & Bird
‘With a 360º perspective’, Bird & Bird covers all aspects of employment law issues, whether contentious or non-contentious. The team is regularly instructed on compensation issues, disciplinaries, collective redundancies and transfers of undertakings. The firm is well-poised to support clients in international matters, with experts across Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. It also has particular experience in the tech, life sciences, travel and retail sectors. The team is led from Milan by Amedeo Rampolla, an expert on whistleblowing and internal investigations, and Cristiano Pambianchi, who advises on litigation and arbitration cases.
Practice head(s):
Amedeo Rampolla; Cristiano Pambianchi
Other key lawyers:
Daphne Diorio Borri
Testimonials
‘The legal team at Bird & Bird Italy work hard to understand our business and operations before advising. The advice we receive is commercially focused.’
‘Amedeo Rampolla is very knowledgeable and can apply his significant experience to the facts of a case.’
‘Bird & Bird’s employment practice in Italy has a unique approach for global companies. Not only do they assist in an excellent manner, but they also take care of all processes and matters with a 360º perspective.’
‘Cristiano Pambianchi is an outstanding lawyer who handles the particularities of employment law in Italy in a very practical manner.’
‘Expertise, experience, and closeness to the client.’
‘Cristiano Pambianchi is responsive and very experienced—his client service is excellent.’
Key clients
BMW
Viatris Italia
Work highlights
- Assisting BMW Italia in its transition to a new car distribution model which involved switching from the traditional dealership structure to a network of agents.
- Assisting Viatris Italia in all employment law-related aspects concerning the implementation at the local level of a global transaction providing the transferring by Viatris of the OTC business to Cooper Consumer Health.
- Assisting Forno d’Asolo in the process of due diligence aimed at the finalization of a complex transaction involving more than 10 legal entities in the merger between Forno d’Asolo and Sammontana.
Clifford Chance
With ‘extremely skilled and knowledgeable’ lawyers, Clifford Chance is versed in the traditional and emergent areas of employment law in Italy, including executive agreements, ESG and gender parity certification, internal investigations and employee monitoring systems. The firm is also knowledgeable of issues concerning whistleblowing. With a global network of employment lawyers, the firm is also skilled in international matters. The team is overseen by Simonetta Candela, who specialises in corporate law, remuneration and regulation.
Practice head(s):
Simonetta Candela
Testimonials
‘Members are extremely skilled and knowledgeable in supporting the cases. Always available to answer and provide the best advice, with the highest accuracy and accountability.’
Key clients
Daikin Applied Europe S.p.A.
Hoerbiger
Work highlights
- Advised a global company in IT infrastructure on the review of its employment contracts.
- Advising and assisting an international retail group in extraordinary transactions, management of procurement agreements and related consultation procedures with the Unions in relation to the transfer of employees and strategic litigation.
- Advising and assisting Daikin Applied Europe SpA on all employment matters including changes of duties, reorganisations, international secondment or expatriate, work supplied by external temporary agencies, management of absenteeism and management of third parties claims on employees’ salaries.
Dentons
‘Well-prepared and skilled’, the Dentons‘ team provide judicial and extra-judicial support to clients in general employment matters, as well as social security- and trade union-related issues. The firm regularly advises on restructuring, reorganisation, trade union activities and agency relationships. The department also works regularly with other members of the firm’s network on white-collar crime, whistleblowing and data privacy issues. The team is led by Davide Boffi, who has particular experience in agency contracts.
Practice head(s):
Davide Boffi
Other key lawyers:
Mattia Maestrini; Luca De Menech
Testimonials
‘Its two big strengths are its international mindset and its solution-driven approach.’
‘Davide Boffi is not only an expert in his field, but he also has a solution-driven approach.’
‘Mattia Maestrini is very reliable, always available, and he is thorough when working on case analysis.’
‘The firm has an international dimension, which has proven very useful for evaluating approaches and solutions in other countries.’
‘The team is very well-prepared and skilled.’
‘Knowledge of jurisprudence and applicable laws, problem-solving, analytical skills, experience, and client care are their strengths.’
‘The team is very competent, skilled, and always ready to offer us support.’
Key clients
Eni
Fanatics
Fujifilm
Diversitech
Fattal Hotels Italy
Orion European Real Estate Fund V
White Lab
Rintal Group
Purelabs
CDP Venture Capital
Czechoslovak Group
Verteq Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Eni in a lawsuit for breach of confidentiality and secrecy obligations filed by the company against a former manager.
- Advising CDP Ventures on the employment aspects related to the closing of a €2.2 million post-seed round for Voidless, a deep tech startup focused on solving the problem of overpackaging in the e-commerce sector.
- Advising DiversiTech Corporation on the employment aspects of the acquisition of the GIA Group, an Italian manufacturer of fastening systems and components for the plumbing and heating sector, from Ethica Global Investments S.p.A.
FAILLA & Partners
‘Offering customised, strategic solutions’, FAILLA & Partners is advising in the increasingly active areas of downsizings and internal investigations, including in overseas companies. in addition, the firm regularly advises on employment issues relating to reorganisations, social security, immigration, executive benefits and disciplinary procedures. Its clients include national and international organisations as well as executives. Managing partner Luca Failla is a specialist in reorganisation and restructuring. Marcello Buzzini is noted for his work on health and safety and social security matters.
Practice head(s):
Luca Failla; Marcello Buzzini; Elisabetta Cassaneti; Claudia Marasciuolo; Paola Salazar
Testimonials
‘Failla Law Firm offers flexibility, quick response times, and an innovative approach to solving complex legal issues.’
‘Failla stands out for offering customised, strategic solutions that go beyond standard legal practices, always aligning with each client’s specific needs and long-term objectives.’
‘Our collaboration with Failla Law Firm has been exceptional due to their deep understanding of our business needs and the specific context of our industry.’
‘Luca Failla and Marcello Buzzini have demonstrated impressive speed and efficiency in managing the matters we’ve brought to their attention, ensuring that no time is wasted and decisions are made promptly.’
‘High professional level and always ready to understand different and complicated issues that we manage, defining and proposing the right solutions.’
‘Complete and effective responses to company requests.’
‘The Failla & Partners team is extremely approachable and competent.’
‘Very proactive and competent.’
Key clients
Adecco Group
Ikea
Lavazza
Hermes
La Perla Fashion
Volvo
Eni
Zalando
Brembo
Datalogic
International School Florence
Riva Acciaio
Feltrinelli Publishing Group
Elior Group
Acqua & Sapone
Alfa Laval
Chaberton Human Resources Services
Mycis
Alfa Laval
Goyard Group
Work highlights
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici
Standing out for 'exceptional professionalism and deep expertise’, Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is highly knowledgeable of a range of market sectors, including fashion, logistics, industrial, insurance and food & beverage. The team is well-versed in restructuring and reorganisation issues and is adept at the management of HR issues. It is also instructed on employment issues in cases of extraordinary transactions. Paola Tradati, who is experienced in restructuring and collective dismissal procedures, and Nicola Bonante, an expert in compensation packages, are the firm’s practice heads.
Practice head(s):
Paola Tradati; Nicola Bonante
Testimonials
‘Great boutique firm, with key practices and a strong presence in the M&A field.’
‘I have found Paola Tradati to be accurate, reliable, very quick, and a provider of solid, practical, and sensible advice.’
‘GPBL Employment Team stands out for their exceptional professionalism and deep expertise.’
‘One of Nicola’s standout qualities is his ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner.’
‘Their competence, knowledge, and approach have been at a very high level and much appreciated by our company.’
‘Nicola Bonante is an outstanding and unique lawyer; he has a huge knowledge of employment laws and regulations, but he also has deep competence in commercial and civil law.’
‘The firm provides an excellent professional service, with professionals of high standing and expertise.’
‘Availability, competence, high-level support, and prompt responses in emergencies are the best qualities of Nicola Bonante and Paola Tradati.’
Key clients
Timac Agro Italia S.p.A.
L’Oréal Italia S.p.A.
Toscana Gomma S.p.A.
Olmo Giuseppe S.p.A.
Inaz S.r.l.
Coesia Group
Kryalos SGR
A2A Group
Helena Rubinstein S.p.A.
Gefin Real Estate S.p.A.
Tep Renawables S.r.l.
Target Sinergie S.r.l.
Benasedo S.p.A.
Deko S.r.l.
Cheil Italia S.r.l.
Work highlights
Osborne Clarke
An ‘extremely efficient’ team, Osborne Clarke boasts sector-specific insight into the fields of pharma and retail. With its international presence, the firm is well-adapted to advising on multi-jurisdictional matters. It is also well-versed in advising clients on adjustments to remote working and health and safety issues. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ Pietro Scianna, who is an expert on terminations. Giuliana Caira is a key contact for issues of risk management, policy drafting and personnel management.
Practice head(s):
Pietro Scianna
Other key lawyers:
Giuliana Caira; Ilaria Patti
Testimonials
‘Osborne Clarke is really doing a great job. All requests are answered exceptionally quickly and really good solutions for all legal problems.’
‘Pietro Scianna and Ilaria Patti are working excellently.’
‘The team is extremely efficient in providing prompt, complete, practical, and clear responses to our needs.’
‘I would not work with any other lawyer than Pietro Scianna: he is very dedicated, always accurate, very quick in answering in a perfect way.’
‘Pietro Scianna is excellent at juggling multiple complex matters and providing pragmatic, clear advice.’
Key clients
AIG Europe S.A.
Air Canada
AutoTorino S.p.A.
Avalara Inc.
Binda Italia S.r.l.
Bolt Support Services IT S.r.l.
Coccinelle S.p.A.
Corcym S.r.l.
Diageo Italia S.p.A.
Doctolib S.r.l.
DocuSign Inc.
Euroapi Italy S.r.l.
Ganni S.a.S.
Grifols Italia S.p.A.
Mandarina Duck S.p.A.
Manucor S.p.A.
Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH
Open Text S.r.l.
Pometon S.p.A.
Re-Forme S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Autotorino, an Italian automotive retail group, on the employment aspects of its acquisition of the entire share capital of Mercedes-Benz Roma S.p.A.
- Advising AIG Europe S.A. on a permanent basis for all employment matters.
- Advising multinational pharma company Grifols S.A. on its merger with Biotest Italia S.r.l.
Zambelli & Partners
Containing ‘excellent employment lawyers’, Zambelli & Partners assists clients across a broad range of employment matters, with expertise in restructuring and downsizing as well as industrial relations. The firm is also experienced in litigation concerning senior management, discrimination and class actions. Its clientele includes both domestic and international companies and financial institutions. Angelo Zambelli leads the practice and brings insight into industrial relations, the contracting of agency workers and employment litigation. Barbara Grasselli is also noted for her work on restructurings and business relocation.
Practice head(s):
Angelo Zambelli
Other key lawyers:
Barbara Grasselli
Testimonials
‘Complete and effective answers to company requests.’
‘Angelo Zambelli combines competence and passion for labour law (with peaks of extreme excellence in union law).’
‘Availability, professionalism, and effectiveness.’
‘The firm has excellent employment lawyers who are expert and responsive.’
‘Barbara Grasselli has a good understanding of our business; takes a pragmatic approach; and is good at explaining verbally, in clear and uncomplicated terms, the local legal position.’
‘Labour law-specialised firm with a large, senior team.’
‘Angelo Zambelli is a senior labour lawyer, strong in negotiations.’
Key clients
Caffitaly System S.p.A.
EXI S.p.A.
Posco ITPC S.p.A.
Konecta Italia S.p.A.
Termomeccanica Pompe S.p.A.
Ital Brokers S.p.A.
Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.
Deutsche Bank S.p.A.
Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A.
Pietro Fiorentini S.p.A.
Guy Carpenter
MAG Group
Piaggio & C. S.p.A.
L’Oréal Italia S.p.A.
ENI S.p.A.
UBS Europe SE – Succursale Italia
Stiga S.p.A.
Astrazeneca S.p.A.
Theramex HQ UK Limited
China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.
Work highlights
- Assisting UBS Europe SE – Succursale Italia in several disputes against former client advisors who breached non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
- Assisting Fincantieri S.p.A. in a massive litigation for joint responsibility towards Fincantieri and its contractors.
- Assisting Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A. in several litigations regarding differences in salary.
A&O Shearman
With a ‘broad spectrum of knowledge and capabilities’, the team at A&O Shearman continues to advise clients on industrial relations and employment disputes. The firm has experience in cross-border matters with particular insight into the banking and finance sector. The practice is led by Livio Bossotto, who advises major corporates and financial institutions on individual dismissals and mass layoffs. Giorgia Giorgetti is well-versed in agency agreements, remuneration schemes and restrictive covenants.
Practice head(s):
Livio Bossotto
Other key lawyers:
Giorgia Giorgetti; Claudio Chiarella
Testimonials
‘The team has a broad spectrum of knowledge and capabilities and is marked by promptness and efficiency.’
‘Livio Bossotto’s level of expertise qualifies him as a great partner in evaluating various labour issues.’
‘Giorgia Giorgetti is very quick to respond and proactive in foreseeing our internal requirements, with a solid understanding of our business and goals.’
Key clients
TE Connectivity
Ferrero International
Enovis Corporation
KCA Deutag
International School of Europe
La Galvanina
Work highlights
- Advised TE Connectivity on a complex reorganisation in Italy.
- Facilitating a comprehensive training program on diversity and inclusion for Ferrero International.
- Advised Enovis™ Corporation on the employment aspects of its acquisition of LimaCorporate S.p.A. from EQT Private Equity.
Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Supporting corporate and financial clients in Italy, Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP covers contentious and non-contentious matters, including litigation, transfers of undertakings, collective dismissals and social security issues. The firm is also well-versed in providing daily employment advice to international clients operating in Italy. In April 2025, Marco Lanzani joined from Ughi E Nunziante; Lanzani now heads the practice. Former practice head Patrizio Bernardo left the firm in March 2025.
Practice head(s):
Marco Lanzani
Testimonials
‘Highly professional and suggests suitable solutions to overcome problems.’
Key clients
Acciaierie Venete S.p.A.
Borbonese S.p.A.
AcegasApsAmga S.p.A.
Alpinestars S.p.A.
Dainese S.p.A.
Ceva Logistics Italia S.r.l.
Contrader Group
hGears Padova S.p.A.
Intercos S.p.A.
Lago S.p.A.
Napo Therapeutics S.p.A.
Merbag S.p.A.
LVMH Watch & Jewelry Italy S.p.A.
AFV Acciaierie Beltrame S.p.A.
Spreafico Francesco e F.lli S.p.A.
Synextra S.p.A.
Preca Brummel S.p.A. in Amministrazione Straordinaria
Westport Fuel Systems Italia S.r.l.
Richemont Italia Holding S.p.A.
Mediterranea Soc. Coop. in LCA
Work highlights
LCA Studio Legale
‘With great knowledge in the practice area’, LCA Studio Legale covers the gamut of employment matters, advising on terminations, personnel management, transfers of undertakings, restructurings, agency work and social security. The firm’s clientele includes leading companies seeking advice on negotiations with trade unions and M&A-related transactions. It also maintains a niche in matters overlapping with sports law. Giuseppe Bologna, who advises on restructuring and disputes, and Ranieri Romani, an advisor on collective dismissals and crisis management, oversee the team.
Practice head(s):
Giuseppe Bologna; Ranieri Romani
Testimonials
‘LCA’s labour law team is exceptionally skilled in the legal aspects and also highly adaptable, innovative, and truly dedicated to client success.’
‘Ranieri has proven to be an incredibly valuable and reliable asset to our partnership. His deep knowledge of labour law across various industries, coupled with his ability to provide forward-thinking solutions, makes him indispensable.’
‘Extremely flexible and attentive team. Great collaboration.’
‘Great professionalism and excellent preparation, combined with empathy and flexibility.’
‘Giuseppe Bologna is very experienced and able to help even in complex situations.’
‘All members of the team are reliable and precise. In particular, Ranieri Romani is always available to assist with a concrete approach to problem-solving.’
‘The individuals are absolutely down-to-earth with great knowledge in the practice area. They can always be trusted.’
Key clients
Bulgari Hotel
Dole Italia S.p.A.
GamaLife – Companhia de Seguros de Vida
EdiliziAcrobatica
Shareholders of Wisycom S.r.l.
Marcegaglia Carbon Steel S.p.a.
Microsoft S.r.l.
Planckian S.r.l.
Polynt
Spreafico
The Thinking Traveller
We Are Social
Zed Milano s.r.l.
Zentiva
Work highlights
- Represented a professional footballer in a dispute with his former sport agents regarding the payment of fees arising from his club employment contract.
- Representing a tech company in the settlement of a precedent-setting dispute with an executive.
- Advising a manufacturer during the collective dismissal procedure of 60 employees.
Lexellent
Lexellent, a boutique employment firm, advises both national and international companies in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, banking and finance and energy and infrastructure. The firm’s lawyers are well-versed in contentious and non-contentious contexts, including collective dismissal, disciplinary procedures, reorganisations and agency agreements. Managing partner Giulietta Bergamaschi heads the team, advising on industrial relations personnel management. In 2024, Marco Sartori joined the practice from Carnelutti Studio Legale Associato.
Practice head(s):
Giulietta Bergamaschi
Work highlights
Littler Mendelson
Operating out of Milan, Littler Mendelson supports clients on a wide range of employment matters, including policy drafting, remuneration schemes, reorganisations and collective dismissals. The firm advises clients in the IT, manufacturing, telecoms, fashion and real estate sectors. The co-practice heads are Carlo Majer, who is experienced in industrial relations and restructurings, and Edgardo Ratti, who focuses on contentious and non-contentious industrial relations matters.
Practice head(s):
Carlo Majer; Edgardo Ratti
Testimonials
‘Proactiveness, willingness to understand your needs, and solid legal expertise are the main pillars of Littler Italy.’
‘Good listeners and able to adapt to company requests.’
‘Edgardo Ratti is always direct and proactive. He gives advice and different options and suggests the best path to reach our goals.’
Work highlights
- Advising Goodyear on the implementation of a HRIS system, taking place in EMEA, APAC and Latin America.
- Advising Esprinet on all labour law aspects of the launch of Zeliatech, its new wholly-owned subsidiary, including assisting in the transfer of human resources and skills to the new company.
- Advising Homepal on labour matters in connection with the company’s sale process and the redefinition of employment relationships.
Norton Rose Fulbright
A ‘very well-prepared team’, Norton Rose Fulbright advises Italian and foreign clients on a range of matters, with particular experience in sports law matters and whistleblowing regulations. The firm is also well-versed in M&A-related employment issues, corporate restructurings and personnel management. Attilio Pavone, the practice head, regularly advises clients on transfers of business, mass redundancies and individual dismissals. Boris Martella adds sports law expertise to the team.
Practice head(s):
Attilio Pavone
Other key lawyers:
Boris Martella; Matilde Battistella
Testimonials
‘High professionalism.’
‘Boris Martella is an excellent lawyer in labour law.’
‘NRF has a unique approach because they are always available, very clear in their answers and in negotiations.’
‘Attilio Pavone is always accurate, brilliant, and pragmatic.’
‘Very well-prepared team with deep knowledge of financial agency.’
‘Attilio Pavone and Matilde Battistella have an analytical approach that allows them to properly analyse matters and decide the appropriate approach to adopt.’
‘Good mix of professionals able to support both local and international clients. Pragmatic approach when it comes to settlement negotiations.’
‘Attilio Pavone and Boris Martella are excellent lawyers, both solutions-oriented when liaising with other law firms.’
Key clients
DUAL Europe
PIB Group
ASD Miccoli
Havea Group
Brescia Service Srl
S.S. Monopoli 1966 Srl
Work highlights
- Advised PIB Group on employment and labour law issues related to its acquisition of 100 per cent of Inside 2.0 Srl, an Italian insurance agency active in the distribution of insurance policies through car dealers and others in the automotive industry.
- Advised a football player and his agents in relation to the international transfer of the player.
- Advised and represented Pasquali S.r.l., which is part of Havea Group, on employee transfers following Pasquali’s decision to move its office from one location to another.
Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati
An ‘extremely supportive’ team, Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati focus its advice on employment contract negotiation, remuneration policies, M&A deals, individual dismissals, redundancies and litigation. The firm is regularly instructed by clients in the food, travel, construction, fashion, transportation and pharma industries. Alessandro De Palma leads the team from Milan, whilst Luca Garramone, who is well-versed in social security law, oversees the team from Rome. Cesare De Falco advises on executive management, mass redundancies and corporate reorganisation.
Practice head(s):
Alessandro De Palma; Luca Garramone
Other key lawyers:
Cesare De Falco
Testimonials
‘The firm’s professionals are very competent and provide prompt and accurate employment law support, tailored to their clients’ business needs.’
‘Cesare De Falco is an excellent employment lawyer, very knowledgeable about the local labour law environment and standard practices.’
‘The team is united and always aligned.’
‘Individuals are well-prepared and respond promptly to clients’ needs.’
‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities are mainly professionalism, good business sense, and excellent team cooperation.’
‘Professionalism and good business sense.’
‘The employment group at Orsingher is well-integrated, strategic, and competent.’
‘The team is extremely supportive and clear in their actions.’
Key clients
Action Italy S.r.l.
Mizuho Corporate Bank Limited
Radoff S.p.A.
Scandit AG
Brooks Automation Gmbh
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
Darktrace Limited
Beacon rail leasing limited
MM S.p.A.
Lanvin Group S.r.l.
F-Trucks S.p.A.
Ingenico Italia S.p.A.
Neo Apotek S.p.A.
Selecta Italia S.p.A.
The Juice Plus+® Company
Esperis S.p.A.
Transcom Worldwide Italy S.p.A.
Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH, Italian branch
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Mayhoola for InvestmentsLLC
Work highlights
- Advised PIB Group on employment and labour law issues related to its acquisition of 100 per cent of Inside 2.0 Srl, an Italian insurance agency active in the distribution of insurance policies through car dealers.
- Advised on employment-related aspects of the sale of 100% of the shares of Selechimica, an Italian pharmaceutical distributor specialising in active pharmaceutical ingredients.
- Advised Health Italia S.p.A. on the complex employment-related aspects of the merger with Health Point S.p.A.
Pavia e Ansaldo
Pavia e Ansaldo advises clients on their reorganisations, executive relations management, employment disputes and health and safety. The firm covers a wide array of industries, from construction to fashion to education. Enrico Del Guerra, in addition to leading the employment team, advises healthcare companies and education institutions on workplace regulations and agency agreements. Enrico Banchero is an experienced litigator.
Practice head(s):
Erico Del Guerra
Other key lawyers:
Enrico Banchero; Valentina Simonelli
Testimonials
‘Deep and fast understanding of our needs and correct and continuous support during all operations.’
‘Empathy is the main characteristic of our contact, able to manage the needs of the company with the trajectory of employees, giving us appropriate advice.’
‘Able to understand clients’ needs and to customise solutions.’
Work highlights
PedersoliGattai
The ‘really well-prepared’ team at PedersoliGattai, following the firm’s formation by merger in 2024, is well-versed in employment issues concerning corporate, M&A, restructuring and health & safety matters. The firm is also experienced in litigation and investigations, including disciplinary proceedings. The team is spearheaded by Lorenzo Cairo, who focuses on restructurings, incentive plans, non-compete covenants and disciplinaries, and Francesco Simoneschi, who is well-versed in the telecoms, healthcare, pharma and energy sectors, out of Milan. Andrea Scarpellini advises on management-level contract negotiation and incentive schemes.
Practice head(s):
Lorenzo Cairo; Francesco Simoneschi
Other key lawyers:
Alessandro Crosta; Francesco D’Avanzo, Federica Ferretti, Umberto Villa; Andrea Scarpellini
Testimonials
‘Francesco d’Avanzo is very competent, always available, fast and punctual in his answers, able to reconcile the legal point of view with the management ideas that I and my team offer him.’
‘Very collaborative and real partners for professionals who need support in legal affairs.’
‘The team’s strengths are availability, promptness, and rapidity in replying. The team is really well-prepared.’
‘Francesco d’Avanzo is a brilliant lawyer. He’s able to understand and deal with complex situations at first glance.’
‘Lorenzo Cairo has deep knowledge of the law and provides a lot of insights that help the company define the strategy to implement.’
‘Strong industry knowledge, great execution, polished thinking, and the ability to orchestrate with excellence.’
‘Federica Ferretti is outstanding. She combines the ability to strategise with pragmatism.’
‘The Employment practice is unique due to the distinct combination of its expertise, approach to client service, and strategic focus.’
Key clients
Cotonificio Albini
Majorel Italy S.r.l.
Scarpe&Scarpe
Biesse Group
PAI Partners
Thun S.p.A.
ISS Facility Services
Affidea
Angulas Aguinaga
Paper Board Alliance
Work highlights
- Assisted Stellantis Financial Services Italia S.p.A. in all the trade unions consultations for the purchase of 2 going concerns from Opel Bank SA and FCA Bank S.p.A.
- Assisted the commissioners of Alitalia in relation to their previous position as commissioners of Alitalia S.p.A. owned by the Italian Government.
- Assisted H.I.G. Capital in the sale of its portfolio company Acqua & Sapone to funds managed by TDR Capital, a European private equity firm.
Tesoro & Partners – Employment Law Firm
Regarded as ‘top-notch’, Tesoro & Partners – Employment Law Firm excels in employment and labour matters raising cross-border issues. The firm advises on HR strategies, reorganisations and restructurings. It is also well-versed in supporting clients on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Managing partner Marco Tesoro, ‘a skilled professional with a lot of experience’, supports national and international clients in their appellate employment cases.
Practice head(s):
Marco Tesoro
Testimonials
‘Marco Tesoro is a skilled professional with a lot of experience.’
‘We have had a unique experience with this firm because of their ability to analyse situations from multiple perspectives and come up with proposals as partners.’
‘Tesoro & Partners is my go-to employment law firm in Italy. They are a breath of fresh air in the legal industry – a young firm, ambitious, and quick.’
Key clients
Verifone Italia S.r.l.
U.C. Sampdoria S.p.A.
Neogen Corporation
Winelivery
Jacobs Engineering Group
Zeeco Europe
Alaro
Alliance Pharma
Work highlights
UnioLex - Stucchi & Partners
Able to provide ‘a global picture and overview of each matter’, UnioLex - Stucchi & Partners supports multinational clients across industries on cross-border employment issues. The firm offers support in routine HR matters, redundancies, outsourcing, collective bargaining, data processing and whistleblowing issues. Based in Milan, the practice is headed by Olimpio Stucchi, an advisor on reorganisations and industrial relations; Paola Gobbi, who is experienced in transfers of undertakings and whistleblowing; and the ‘highly capable’ Andrea Savoia, who is an expert on cross-border projects.
Practice head(s):
Olimpio Stucchi; Paola Gobbi; Andrea Savoia
Testimonials
‘Great availability and engagement, prompt replies, excellent knowledge of the market, and the ability to manage thorny problems with high-level people.’
‘Andrea Savoia is a highly capable lawyer, with sensitivity in managing the most complex cases, broad availability, and vast experience.’
‘UNIOLEX – Stucchi & Partners offers legal assistance in different areas, matching the skills and competencies of each partner while providing a global picture and overview of each matter.’
Key clients
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Nexans Group
Esaote Group
CIRFOOD
Roland Berger
LDC-Louis Dreyfus Company
Ersel Bank
Mondialpol Group
Laboratoires D’Uriage
MIP-Politecnico di Milano
Istituto Marangoni
Flossbach von Storch
Fondazione Politecnico di Milano
Nord Fluid S.p.A.
Fondazione di Carità Arti e Mestieri
Zeus Capital Asset Management
Made Scarl
Nexans Group
Work highlights
- Assisted an Italian air cargo company in managing all the industrial and trade union relations linked to the hard initiatives of strikes and the blocks of business activities at the Malpensa airport.
- Assisting a group operating in logistics sector in a complex dispute against two former directors and employees for unlawful competition includes parasitism and diversion of employees, with a multimillion compensation action.
- Assisted a company in security services in a multimillion litigation related to alleged employees’ non-fulfilment of the agreed services and losses incurred to a client leader in mobile phone reselling.
Daverio & Florio Studio Legale
Regarded as ‘extremely competent in labour law’, Daverio & Florio Studio Legale advises clients on employment contracts, transfers of undertakings, disciplinaries and redundancies. The firm is also experienced in agency contracting and remuneration schemes. Within the team, Fabrizio Daverio advises on employment aspects of M&A transactions and collective dismissals. ‘Great attorney’ Bernardina Calafiori focuses on litigation matters and social security law, and Salvatore Florio is well-versed in banking sector negotiations with trade unions.
Practice head(s):
Fabrizio Daverio; Salvatore Florio; Bernardina Calafiori; Teresa Florio
Testimonials
‘The firm is extremely competent in labour law and provides truly quality assistance.’
‘Deep knowledge of the subject matter and very effective in the labour case part.’
‘The colleagues at Daverio & Florio Legale are really great to work with.’
Work highlights
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani
‘A great team’, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani supports clients in the aviation, automotive, gambling, chemicals, energy and fashion industries. The firm is highly experienced in individual and collective dismissals, reorganisations, industrial relations and M&A-related issues. Guido Callegari leads the team, advising on management and industrial relations, litigation and restructurings. Isabella Basilico assists clients with contractual issues, redundancies and disciplinaries.
Practice head(s):
Guido Callegari
Other key lawyers:
Isabella Basilico
Testimonials
‘They’re a great team, and working with them is beneficial not only for their competence and professionalism but also for the very good relationship we have established.’
‘Each and every person in the team is always ready to support to his/her full capability, going the extra mile for us as a customer.’
‘Knowledge of the subject matter, rapidity of response.’
Key clients
Ball
Baralan
Biocure SRL
CPC SRL
Circana S.R.L.
Dental Trey S.R.L.
DNP Photomask Europe SpA
Dunlop Conveyor Belting
Dyna Brains
Eascon
Emtransit S.R.L.
Erbsloeh Geisenheim GMBH
Free Energy Group
Generalife
G&W Electric
Henry Schein
Husco International
Information Resources S.R.L.
Inter Cars Italia S.R.L.
IKN
Work highlights
- Advised the G&W S.R.L. in connection with the dissolution and closing down of the operations of its Italian subsidiary G&W S.R.L.
- Advised Henry Schein Group/Dental Trey in connection with the move of a warehouse from the area of Milan and Forlì to the far area of Piacenza.
- Advised Ball and its Italian subsidiary in connection with the bankruptcy of its provider of logistic services.
Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l.
Maintaining a ‘high professional level’ Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l. supports national and multinational clients from a diverse array of sectors, such as the logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors. With a global network of specialists in multiple practice areas, the firm is able to advise clients on employment issues that raise wider legal questions. It is particularly well-versed in matters of international taxation, social security and immigration. Practice head Alessandra Maniglio, who is based in Genoa, is an expert on health & safety issues in the workplace.
Practice head(s):
Alessandra Maniglio
Other key lawyers:
Ivana Azzollini
Testimonials
‘High professional level and always ready to understand different and complicated issues that we manage, defining and proposing the right solutions.’
‘The team is very responsive and addresses issues with high business acumen.’
‘The team, particularly Ivana Azzollini, is very responsive and addresses issues with high business acumen. It is a pleasure to collaborate with her for her balanced approach and assertiveness in influencing other partners.’
‘Able to access support from other departments when required.’
‘Professional.’
Key clients
Innoway Trieste S.r.l
MAW Group
Optima S.p.a.
Humangest S.p.a.
Norgine Italia S.r.l.
Merz Pharma S.r.l.
Merz Aesthetic S.r.l.
FDM Business Services S.r.l.
Lovato Electric S.p.A.
HTech S.r.l.
NSS S.r.l.
Growens SpA
Denso Manufacturing Italia S.p.a.
Work highlights
- Advised Innoway Trieste S.r.l. on the procedure relating to its project to realise the first production site for innovative railway trolleys and wagons in Western Europe with high levels of automated production.
EY TAX & LAW ITALY
Embracing ‘many aspects of legal, finance, and HR operations’, EY TAX & LAW ITALY acts as day-to-day counsel on a wide range of employment issues. The firm is well-versed in transfers of undertakings, collective dismissals, reorganisations and dispute resolution, including ADR and litigation. Maria Teresa Ianella, an advisor in collective bargaining, leads the team.
Practice head(s):
Maria Teresa Iannella
Testimonials
‘A very serious, professional, and above all, experienced team.’
‘They take the initiative, listen to all the information presented, and come up with quick and efficient solutions.’
‘The strength of E&Y is truly the ecosystem they run, which embraces many aspects of legal, finance, and HR operations.’
‘The professionals of this firm are not only subject-matter experts, but truly business partners for the client.’
‘Very collaborative team.’
‘They have insights and expertise about our area of interest.’
Key clients
Gate Gourmet Italia S.r.l.
Soldanelle
Pernod Ricard
Cardi
Patricia Urquiola Spa
Alviero Martini
Smith + Nephew
EMAG SU
Verti
Goodyear
Work highlights
- Advised Goodyear in a reorganization plan closed with the saving of many workers, relocated to other job positions.
- Advised Soldanelle in a large transaction in the GDO sector.
- Advised Westport in the internal process for the request of the gender parity certification.
Grimaldi Alliance
Grimaldi Alliance is well-versed in a broad spectrum of employment matters, including industrial relations, governance, HR management, restructurings and downsizing. Its clientele includes companies in the manufacturing, pharma, petrochemical, publishing and banking & finance industries. The team is spearheaded by Maddalena Boffoli, who splits her time between Milan and Rome and is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious contexts.
Practice head(s):
Maddalena Boffoli
Testimonials
‘One of its main capabilities is the availability of the team, including partner Maddalena Boffoli. The relationship with the client is tailored to their needs.’
Key clients
TIM SPA
ATAC S.p.A.
Consip S.p.A.
Poste Italiane S.p.A.
Snaitech S.p.A.
Eco program Spa
Polo Strategico Nazionale SpA.
Fondazione Enpam
Aimeri Ambiente Srl
ATAC S.p.A.
Autostrada Pedemontana Lombarda S.p.A.
Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
B & Partner Safety Environment Consultancy S.r.l.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
Barents Reisurance/RiverRock
Biancamano Spa
BIDOO SERVICE S.R.L.
Codurance Ltd
Consip Spa
CSI S.P.A.
Work highlights
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Able to ‘anticipate future challenges and recommend smart strategies’, Hogan Lovells International LLP offers a broad range of advisory work for domestic and foreign clients. The firm is well-versed in social security, health & safety, industrial relations, investigations and litigation. The team is led by Vittorio Moresco, who is an experienced Supreme Court litigator and trade union negotiator.
Practice head(s):
Vittorio Moresco
Other key lawyers:
Giada Cagnes; Francesca Lauro
Testimonials
‘They have the ability to anticipate future challenges and recommend smart strategies. They are passionate and successful litigators.’
‘Vittorio Moresco has extensive experience in the tech sector and a rare clarity in strategic planning.’
‘Giada Cagnes demonstrates exceptional client obsession and has a unique ability to understand and interpret clients’ needs.’
‘Vittorio Moresco and Francesca Lauro are always available, it is easy to speak with them, and they are able to keep you calm in stressful situations and advise correctly.’
Work highlights
K&L Gates
With a unique ‘combination of experience and quality’, K&L Gates supports employers in both day-to-day management of employment relationships as well in extraordinary situations, including crisis management. The firm’s clients are found in a range of industries, including tech, hotels, pharma, logistics and transportation. The team is led by Roberto Podda, who advises on union negotiations, restructurings, lay-offs and disciplinaries.
Practice head(s):
Roberto Podda
Testimonials
‘The practice is unique because of the combination of experience and the quality of the people.’
‘There is a strong focus on innovation and an availability to explore scenarios based on potential new regulations that may transform into positive drivers for our industry.’
‘The individuals I work with are always available, respectful, and very pleasant to work with. There is also a good balance between junior and senior professionals.’
‘The team is very responsive at any time, very knowledgeable about labour law and practices, and always proposes options without imposing them on their clients.’
‘The individuals are very precise in their advice and very responsive.’
Key clients
Balchem Italia Srl
Sinch AB
Anika Therapeutics Srl
Cestaro Rossi
Custom Italia
ATC (ITALIA) Srl
Aurelius Investments
Cloudflare, Inc.
Bertone Design Group
Tait Technologies
Work highlights
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Utilising its global employment network of offices, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is well-versed in assisting clients in the energy, tech and healthcare sectors with domestic and cross-border matters. The firm regularly advises on M&A-related issues, industrial relations, collective dismissals, reorganisations and litigation. Mario Scofferi oversees the practice, focusing on issues surrounding employment, agency and self-employment relationship management.
Practice head(s):
Mario Scofferi
Key clients
Lifebrain S.r.L.
Bianalisi S.p.A.
Chromavis S.p.A.
BPER Banca S.p.A.
Pearson Benelux BV
Worthington S.r.L.
Flowserve S.r.L.
Ubisoft
Euroitalia S.r.L.
Hill International
Società Infrastrutture Milano Cortina 2020-2026
TOITOI&DIXIGroupGmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Koinos Capital SGR S.p.A and 14Peaks Capital AG on all legal aspects related to an investment in Algojob S.r.l., including handling employment aspects of the due diligence process.
- Advised Montage Ventures Fund III, L.P. on all legal aspects related to its investment in Axyon AI S.r.l., including handling employment aspects of the due diligence process.
- Advised Yokogawa Electric Corporation on all legal aspects related to its acquisition of BaxEnergy GmbH including handling employment aspects of the due diligence process.
Portolano Cavallo
The ‘very flexible and prepared’ team at Portolano Cavallo advises on collective agreements, social security issues and contractual disputes. The firm is particularly experienced in the entertainment sector, with both international and national companies instructing it. The practice is spearheaded by Andrea Gangemi, who covers executive contracts, consultancy agreements, collective dismissals and disciplinaries.
Practice head(s):
Andrea Gangemi
Testimonials
‘Very flexible and prepared.’
‘Caring about clients’ needs.’
‘I find Andrea Gagemi to be super responsive and very practical in his advice.’
‘Andrea Gangemi often provides simple answers to problems we have identified for clients.’
Work highlights
SZA Studio Legale
A ‘well-assorted’ group of professionals, the team at SZA Studio Legale covers a vast spectrum of employment matters, including agency contracts, discrimination, industrial relations, health & safety, collective dismissals and litigation. The firm’s experience includes advising clients in the utilities and public services sector for companies and public administrations. The team’s practice head is Luca Borghi, an expert on agency contracts and health & safety.
Practice head(s):
Luca Borghi
Testimonials
‘The professionalism and availability of the lawyers who work with us makes our collaboration unique.’
‘The lawyers who work with us have understood the importance of professionalism, but above all the ability to adapt to the context in which it finds itself.’
‘Very efficient and practical in achieving the result.’
Key clients
Fondazione Lombardia per l’Ambiente
Lario Reti Holding Spa
Water Alliance
Alfa Srl
SEI Toscana S.r.l.
Aler Bergamo, Lecco, Sondrio
Milano Serravalle Milano Tangenziali Spa
Fondazione Cineteca Italiana
AGESP S.P.A.
Comune di Sedriano
Neutalia S.r.l.
Asl Valle d’Aosta
Asl 4 Regione Liguria
Fondazione MBBM
Comune di Seregno
Comune di Jerago con Orago
GEAL Spa
Work highlights
- Assisted Aler Bergamo, Lecco, Sondrio with the dismissal for just cause of the anti-corruption and transparency manager.
- Assisting the municipality of Seregno in a claim brought in front of the Court of Monza regarding the payment of part of a variable compensation to a specific pension fund.
- Advised ITS Mobilita and ITS Messina on employment-related matters linked with the granting of PNRR funds.
Watson Farley & Williams
The ‘strong and effective’ team at Watson Farley & Williams is highly versed in advising on litigation and industrial relations matters. The firm advises on collective agreements, trade union negotiations, collective dismissals, restructuring, disciplinaries and transfers of undertakings. The team is led by Giuseppe Bulgarini d’Elci, who is experienced in and out of court advising on dismissals, non-compete clauses and incentive plans.
Practice head(s):
Giuseppe Bulgarini d’Elci
Testimonials
‘Giuseppe Bulgarini d’Elci is a great partner, highly recommended.’
‘The team I work with, led by Giuseppe Bulgarini D’Elci, is very strong and effective.’
‘The lawyer Giuseppe Bulgarini D’Elci, with whom I mainly work, demonstrates considerable empathy and a sense of attachment to the client’s mandate.’
‘Highly structured team with specific skills, availability, and fast response times. Dedicated figures and customer loyalty.’
‘Strong professionalism and dedication, effective and functional communication, fast response times.’
‘The team is constantly supporting the client through diverse competencies and experiences. The time-to-response is always well managed.’
‘Watson Farley & Williams LLP’s team has always shown great commitment, knowledge, good advice, prompt solutions, and immediate availability.’
‘Giuseppe D’Elci is an exceptional attorney. His advice is business-focused and on-point.’
Key clients
Statkraft Group
Triumph International Rome S.p.A.
Fratelli Branca Distillerie S.p.A.
Korian Group
Do&Co Group
Gènèrale pour l’Enfant – GPE
Conceria di Cuneo S.r.l.
Hermès International
Atelier HCI S.r.l.
Bormioli Luigi S.p.A.
Associated Foreign Exchange Ireland Limited
Parco Esposizioni Segrate S.r.l.
Montelvini S.r.l.
Paybyphone Italia S.r.l.
IPG Health Italy
Camp 22 Holding S.r.l.
RAY HC S.r.l.
Pini Group S.A.
Foundever Italy S.r.l.
Eurovision Italy S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Korian Group on the process aimed at replacing four different national collective labour agreements applied by more than fifteen Italian companies of the group to its employees.
- Advised Do&Co Italy, after it won the tender for the inflight catering services for Qatar Airways, with the trade unions procedure aimed to safeguard the hiring of the workers employed in the catering services by the exiting caterer.
- Advised Bormioli Group, which has several legal entities among EU countries, to design and implement a whistleblowing channel.
WST
‘Thinking outside the box’, WST represents clients in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including trade union negotiations and social security matters. The firm is also adept at handling corporate transactions, reorganisations and collective dismissals for domestic and multinational corporations. Marialucrezia Turco leads the team from Rome, advising at all levels of litigation for the firm’s clients.
Practice head(s):
Marialucrezia Turco
Other key lawyers:
Annalisa Cappiello; Annalisa Belloni; Luca Antonetto
Testimonials
‘Thinking outside the box. Looking for alternatives to achieve the goal without just considering the option in front of them.’
‘Annalisa Cappiello and Annalisa Belloni. A great team – their knowledge has been the key to unlocking very complex matters.’
‘All the competencies of each team member are utilised as a strength to provide the best and most detailed outcome for the clients.’
‘The team is composed of unique members with exceptional technical and behavioural skills.’
‘Luca Antonetto is a standout partner. He knows the subject perfectly and studies it continuously.’
‘I consider these valuable professionals as an extended part of my team.’
Key clients
Italia Wanbao-ACC S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Represented Italia Wanbao-ACC S.r.l. in A.S. under extraordinary administration in the collective dismissal of all personnel not transferred to the LU.VE.-SEST Group.