Chiomenti > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile

Chiomenti > The Legal 500 Rankings

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 1

Operating at the forefront of the sector, Chiomenti’s administrative expertise extends to the sports and public finance industries. It excels in public procurement processes, PPPs, infrastructure and energy projects, and public services and enterprise matters. The team is a go-to choice for industrial-sector clients seeking advice on environmental and urban planning law. It demonstrates particular prowess in market regulation and competition matters, as well as in the public and private healthcare, pharma and medical devices sectors. Filippo Brunetti advises his international clientele on public law matters and specialises in the financial markets and energy sectors, regularly called upon to advise on energy infrastructure projects. He leads from Milan, while Giulio Napolitano heads the team from Rome and boasts expert knowledge of both Italian and European administrative law. Federico Vanetti joined the firm in September 2023, bringing to the team particular expertise in environmental and urban planning law. Alfredo Vitale’s broad client base ranges from state-owned and private companies to governmental bodies and agencies.

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 1

According to one client, Chiomenti fields the ‘best financial regulatory practice in Italy’. The broad financial regulations practice ranges from prudential regulations and distribution arrangements, to organisational structures, extraordinary transactions, corporate governance and consumer matters. ‘Great with his advice’,  Alessandro Portolano‘s expertise covers the gamut of banking, financial, insurance, payment services and asset management regulations; Vincenzo Troiano‘s career includes working at the Bank of Italy; Felice Azzollini advises on banking, insurance and financial markets-related mandates; and Flavia Pagnanelli assists supervised entities from the banking, financial and insurance sectors.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 1

Chiomenti‘s large banking and finance team has enviable experience in acquisition, corporate and real estate financings, as well as refinancing deals. Gregorio Consoli assists Italian and international clients with extraordinary transactions; Giorgio Cappelli advises on acquisition and structured finance; Marco Cerritelli is a transport, healthcare and sports sector expert; and Giulia Battaglia‘s practice includes real estate and project finance. Additional key figures are Andrea Martino, who focuses on corporate, real estate, acquisition, project and cross-border financing; and banking and finance specialist Girolamo D’Anna. Davide D’Affronto and Nicholas Lasagna joined from Simmons & Simmons in 2025. Riccardo Rossi departed in October 2024.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 1

Chiomenti advises high-profile banks on acquisition, corporate and real estate financings, as well as refinancings. The practice also covers cross-border matters. Gregorio Consoli heads up the finance and regulated entities department; Giulia Battaglia assists with real estate, acquisition and project financings; Giorgio Cappelli advises on acquisition and structured finance; Gianrico Giannesi acts for both Italian and international banks; and Marco Cerritelli  is an infrastructure finance expert. The team also includes experienced banking and finance practitioner Girolamo D’Anna, an adviser on leverage, acquisition and corporate finance. Davide D’Affronto and Nicholas Lasagna joined from Simmons & Simmons in 2025. Riccardo Rossi departed in October 2024.

Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 1

Acting for both corporate and financial institutions, Chiomenti covers a large number of products, such as EMTN notes, stand-alone issuances, covered bonds, hybrid instruments, and high-yield, ESG, project and catastrophe bonds. The team additionally advises on minibonds, certificates and domestic programmes. Gregorio Consoli is particularly focused on transactions involving financial entities and regulated sectors; Gianrico Giannesi's practice encompasses securitisation and bond loans; and Benedetto La Russa advises on hybrid, high-yield, equity-linked and exchangeable notes. Anna Maria Perillo, Ludovica Cipolla and Salvatore Maria Sardo are also experienced structured finance practitioners.

Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 1

Mandated by issuers, financial advisers, placement and underwriting syndicates and guarantors, Chiomenti handles IPOs, rights issues, public offerings of equity securities, private placements and tender and exchange offers. The group is co-led by Italo De Santis, an expert in capital increases, IPOs and public takeover bids and exchange offerings, and capital markets specialist Marco Maugeri. Other experienced practitioners are Manfredi Vianini Tolomei, an adviser on public offerings and stock listings, and financial markets practitioner Federico Amoroso. Maria Carmela Falcone and Matteo Costantino are also key figures.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Chiomenti‘s public and private M&A practice is consistently involved in the Italian market’s largest deals. The team is co-led by Massimiliano Nitti, an adviser to both corporate and private equity clients; banking and insurance sector expert Marco Maugeri; and ‘trusted legal adviser’ Luca Andrea Frignani. The group further comprises Filippo Modulo, Mario Roli, Luca Fossati and Francesco Tedeschini, as well as Elena Busson, Antonio Sascaro, Luigi Arnaldo Cremona, Carlo Croff, Maria Vittoria Marchiolo, and Maria Pia Palma. LBO and joint venture specialist Corrado Borghesan was promoted to partner in 2024.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Prompt ‘in grasping the intricacies of the situation’, the team at Chiomenti is experienced across a wide array of litigation sectors, with particular strength in white-collar crimes and investigation. The firm is experienced in the areas of sports litigation, corporate litigation and post-M&A litigation. The firm is also well-versed in domestic and international arbitration. Silvio Martuccelli leads the civil litigation team, the white-collar crime team is overseen by Francesco D’Alessandro and the international arbitration team is led by Giacomo Rojas Elgueta. Within the team, Andrea Bernava advises on acquisition transactions and commercial contract litigation, and Andrea Costa has notable experience supporting clients in their appeals before the Supreme Court. Ennio Alagia focuses on market abuse and corruption cases. New practice co-head Sara Biglieri joined from Dentons in September 2024 alongside Luca De Benedetto.

Italy > Employment Tier 1

‘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.

Italy > EU and competition law Tier 1

Chiomenti supports domestic and international clients in proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority and the EU Commission over abuse of dominant position issues and merger notifications. The firm is also well-versed in State aid proceedings and has a particular niche in the automotive and electronic communications sectors. Split between Milan and Rome, the team includes Cristoforo Osti, an expert in State aid. Guido Bellitti advises on internal market and public procurement issues, whilst Patrick Actis Perinetto focuses on the pharma and medtech sectors. Alessandra Prastaro assists with enforcement programmes and abuse of economic dependence. New practice head Marco D’Ostuni moved to the firm from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in September 2024. Gian Michele Roberti left the firm in 2024.

Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 1

Chiomenti supports national and international brands in the clothing, jewellery and watches sub-sectors. The firm excels in M&A and restructuring matters for its clients, whilst also supporting clients with employment, litigation, IP and tax issues. It is able to leverage its multi-practice expertise and international network to enhance its general advisory and cross-border work. Emanuele Barberis, an employment expert, and Simone Bernard De La Gatinais, who focuses on commercial contracts, private equity and joint ventures, guide the practice. Sara Molina represents clients in IP cases before Italian and EU courts.

Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 1

Chiomenti is active within the retail sector and has experience in handling high-value transactions for both international and domestic clients operating within Italy. The team is composed of corporate and real estate specialists such as practice head Massimiliano Nitti. Beyond the transactional specialism, the team has represented clients in notable litigation concerning issues such as competition and tax law, whilst co-head Patrizia Liguti is a real estate specialist and regularly manages urban regeneration projects.

Italy > Private equity Tier 1

Known for its LBO expertise, Chiomenti‘s experience encompasses investments in both private and listed companies. It acts for sponsors targeting the energy, infrastructure, insurance and healthcare sectors. Mario Roli advises infrastructure funds and pension funds on the acquisition of companies; Filippo Modulo is a cross-border M&A specialist; Elena Busson is ‘excellent’; and Luigi Vaccaro handles company law, M&A, private equity and joint ventures. Other experienced practitioners are Carlo Croff, Antonio Sascaro, Massimiliano Nitti, and Corrado Borghesan. US-based Salvo Arena is also noted. TFormer practice-co-head Franco Agopyan and Giovanni Colantuono departed in November 2024.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Based in Milan, the real estate team at Chiomenti is highly versed in real estate transactions, including corporate acquisitions and portfolio acquisitions of traditional and alternative assets. The firm assists clients with tax, finance, administrative and bankruptcy matters. It is particularly strong in the luxury hospitality sector and in urban regeneration. Tax structuring expert Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio and real estate M&A specialist Patrizia Liguti lead the team. Umberto Borzi is a noted member of the team, as is administrative lawyer Federico Vanetti. Paolo Fedele advises on the structuring of property acquisitions and development. Alessandro Giacosa advises on sale and purchase agreements as well as lease agreements.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1

Chiomenti supports a wide range of clients, including distressed companies, creditors and bodies, in insolvency proceedings and distressed M&A. The firm is well-versed in the new Insolvency Code, supporting clients with negotiated crisis composition and arrangement with creditors proceedings. Giulia Battaglia, alongside Rome-based Gianrico Giannesi, is based in Milan and specialises in complex transaction structuring for debtors, banks and investors. Also in the Milan office, practice head Antonio Tavella advises clients on distressed M&A and finance matters as well as the purchaser of receivables. Giada Caravello focuses on debt restructuring and special situations.

Italy > Tax Tier 1

Recent activity for Chiomenti‘s tax practice includes major cross-border M&A deals. The group also has enviable financial sector expertise and its tax offering covers international fund and real estate structuring, reoganisations and implementing transactions in Italy, as well as audits, litigation and private clients. Raul-Angelo Papotti attracts client praise for his ‘outstanding abilities’; Massimo Antonini is a widely respected tax litigator; and Marco Di Siena is a tax and planning specialist. Other names to note are Paolo Giacometti, Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio, Raffaele Russo, Antonino Guida, Giuseppe Zorzi, Gian Gualberto Morgigni and Elisabetta Costanza Pavesi.

Italy > Compliance Tier 2

The white-collar crime and investigation practice at Chiomenti, which also houses specialists in data protection and cybersecurity law, acts for Italian institutional clients and foreign multinational groups from the production, commercial, financial and technology industries, on compliance matters. Business and corporate criminal law expert Francesco D’Alessandro advises on Decree 231-related corporate liability; Stefano Manacorda assists with corporate compliance; and Marilena Hyeraci is a compliance and investigations specialist. Pierluigi Perri heads the data protection and cybersecurity practice, while corporate criminal law practitioner Alain Maria Dell’Osso was promoted to partner in December 2023.

Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2

The data protection and cybersecurity practice at Chiomenti is experienced in GDPR matters, the Italian Data Privacy Code, cyber incident management, and major data breaches and transfers. Heading the group, Pierluigi Perri‘s track record includes assisting with GDPR-related migration, defining corporate data strategy, and acting as a data protection officer for large entities. The team further showcases Marilena Hyeraci, an expert in data protection issues, responding to suspected security breaches, and personal data disclosures to Italy’s authorities, and Ersilia Lazzara, who assists with personal data processing and data breaches.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 2

Jointly headed by Carola Antonini and Elena Busson, Chiomenti is commended for its ‘depth of knowledge in every aspect of M&A transactions.’ Antonini is well-versed in a breadth of renewable energy mandates and Busson handles energy investments. Mario Roli is well-regarded in the utilities sector, while Manuela Cerulli and Elisabetta Mentasti are knowledgeable of M&A. Giulia Elisabetta Uboldi and Michelangelo Granato are other key team members. Pina Lombardi joined the firm in early 2025.

Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 2

Able to draw on its greater network of specialists, Chiomenti supports clients across IP, administrative, corporate, labour and antitrust law matters within the food industry. The firm regularly aids clients with acquisitions and corporate transactions, product integration, compliance audits and distribution strategies. Massimiliano Nitti oversees the practice which also contains Luigi Vaccaro, who focuses on company law, M&A and private equity. Other noted members include IP specialist Paolo Bertoni and data expert Pierluigi Perri.

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

Chiomenti houses a ‘highly seasoned‘ team which stands out due to its strong corporate and commercial and public procurement expertise. Luca Liistro leads the team and utilises his ‘outstanding market insight‘ to assist both domestic and overseas clients on M&A and business restructurings. Filippo Brunetti stands out due to his extensive expertise in compliance, the establishment of cooperation groups, and public health policy issues, with a strong focus on medical device and pharma product reimbursement.

Italy > Industry focus: Manufacturing Tier 2

Chiomenti counsels manufacturers across a breadth of markets, including pharma, cement, and home appliances. The multi-disciplinary team is experienced in handling corporate transactions such as M&A, restructuring and financings as well as advising on tax compliance and production and distribution services. Luca Andrea Frignani has experience in cross-border transactions, both inbound and outbound. Frignani co-leads the team with Massimiliano Nitti and Marco Maugeri.

Italy > Investment funds Tier 2

Routinely working alongside the firm’s banking, insurance, real estate, corporate, tax and finance groups, Chiomenti's investment funds team is experienced in setting-up investment funds, as well as transactions involving funds. The practice is co-led by Vincenzo Troiano, a regular adviser to pension funds, open-ended investment companies, real estate investment trusts, and reserved alternative investment funds; and Alessandro Portolano, whose career includes working at the Bank of Italy. Other key practitioners are Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio, who assists with transactions involving real estate investment funds, and Felice Azzollini and Flavia Pagnanelli.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 3

Italy > Intellectual property Tier 3

The intellectual property team at Chiomenti is poised to assist clients with a broad array of IP work, and displays a particular strength in commercial and transactional matters, routinely collaborating with colleagues from the firm’s other practices on matters such as R&D, licensing, re-branding, joint ventures, M&A, and other commercial and corporate activities with a significant IP angle. Team leader Anna Gardini‘s flexible practice includes trade mark and patent issues, designs, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secrets, as does Paolo Bertoni‘s, another highly experienced IP lawyer who often leads on contentious matters. The team attracts a diverse client base from a range of industries including the fashion, pharma, automotive, food, hospitality and banking industries. Sara Molina is an additional name to note.