Chiomenti is praised by clients as ‘extremely competent, professional, and versatile’. The public law practice assists both public and private clients in the full range of matters, operating across a diverse range of sectors including real estate, sports, electricity and telecommunications. The team is jointly steered by Filippo Brunetti, who has experience in administrative litigation and matters related to public contract law, and Giulio Napolitano, who focuses on public procurement and privatisation transactions. Federico Vanetti has significant expertise in administrative law and specialises in environmental, urban planning and construction matters. Alfredo Vitale and Pina Lombardi are also key team members.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Filippo Brunetti is an excellent attorney with great business acumen and an exceptional capacity to deal with complex matters, with incredible reactivity and the ability to focus on the essential topics and finding a pragmatic solution.’
- ‘Chiomenti has demonstrated strong capabilities, expertise, and extensive prior experience in managing complex projects for the development of private investments involving the direct participation and engagement of public authorities. In addition to providing legal and administrative support, Chiomenti has shown outstanding ability in assisting clients with risk and opportunity assessments on strategically significant aspects of development.’
- ‘The public law team of Chiomenti has impressive professional expertise in all crucial areas of administrative law, such as public contracts, urban planning, energy and telecommunications, infrastructure, public works, etc. Their expertise is not only broad but also deep. The team also stands out for its ability to tackle complex issues with a multidisciplinary and creative approach.'
- ‘Our contact at Chiomenti is Filippo Brunetti. Filippo is a lawyer with exceptional professional and human qualities. His expertise is astonishing. He is a true star in his field. I greatly appreciate his ability to authoritatively manage his counterparts, both in and out of court.'
- ‘Chiomenti's administrative and public law practice stands out for its multidisciplinary and integrated approach. They don't just focus on the legal aspects, but collaborate with the business to offer a comprehensive, 360-degree view. Such a collaborative model provides valuable insights on development strategies and risk analysis, going far beyond what's expected of a typical legal team. Their deep knowledge of regulated sectors, combined with their proficiency in contentious proceedings, makes them an elite firm of reference.’
- ‘I must specifically mention Federico Vanetti. Federico is what truly makes the difference, as he is exceptionally skilled, consistently finding innovative and effective solutions to complex matters. Thorough his expertise, professionalism and business acumen, Federico supported us in complex legal scenarios, indeed proving to be an essential success factor in such challenges.’
Work highlights
Advising on the completion of an innovative public tender procedure aimed at asset managers who administer venture capital funds: Italian AIFs or EU AIFs.
Advising Pirelli S.p.A. on the appeal filed before the Council of State, seeking annulment of the judgment handed down by the Lombardy Regional Administrative Court with regard to the decision of the Province of Lecco, which imposed the remediation of an area of the Municipality of Vercurago.
Advising Hines and Prelios on carrying out the environmental and town planning due diligence of the large urban development of Scalo Farini in Milan promoted by FS SU /RFI (more than 600,000 sqm of area and 450,000 sqm of building rights to be developed into a mix of urban functions).
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Practice head
Filippo Brunetti; Giulio Napolitano
Other key lawyers
Federico Vanetti; Pina Lombardi; Alfredo Vitale