EY TAX & LAW ITALY’s diverse clientele ranges from public bodies to both domestic and international companies, and the team excels in advice on negotiations with the public administration. It remains a go-to for advice on large-scale real estate and development projects, as well as green and or energy transition projects. Practice head Maria Cirillo boasts extensive experience in public tenders and the administration of funds, and Maria Cristina Breida brings to the team expert knowledge of environmental law. Antonella De Simone is regularly called upon by an impressive array of public-sector clients.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The practice of environment, climate change and sustainability is in my opinion one of the best in Italy.’
‘Maria Cristina Breida is a leading lawyer in this practice and very strong on advice on how to organize the best policies on the environmental matters of the companies.’
‘Strengths found during the execution of the requested service are: competence of the legal team, proactivity, problem-solving attitude, attention to risk and compliance management.’
‘Availability to make expertise available, without time or topic limits.’
‘The department stands out not only for its high level of expertise in its areas of focus but also for the active and consistent collaborative spirit of its members, which makes it particularly competitive in comparison to other professional firms in the field.’
‘The professionals in question, particularly the team led by Maria Cristina Breida, stand out for their remarkable responsiveness and sensitivity in understanding the client's needs and urgencies, while consistently maintaining a high level of expertise and constant availability.’
‘With reference to Maria Cristina Breida and Valerio Vinci, it is right to recognize - the ability to evaluate and analyse the problems submitted - the ability to synthesise and develop strategies - the ability to acquire specific skills in the different sectors in which they have been involved - availability - proactivity - last but not least: cordiality.’
Key clients
- National Commission for the Right of Asylum
- Italian Ministry of the Internal Affairs
- Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies
- Presidency of the Council of Ministers
- Italgas Reti S.p.a.
- Smurfit Kappa Italia S.p.a.
- Angelini Pharma S.p.a.
- La Linea Verde Società Agricola S.p.a.
- Italiana Petroli S.p.a.
- IP Industrial
- O.P. Sole e Rugiada S.A.C.p.A.
- Lepori S.r.l.
- Municipality of Genoa
- ASL Torino 3 (Local Health Authority Turin 3)
- Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
- European Commission – Directorate-General Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO)
- Municipality of Messina
- Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department for Cohesion and the South
- Department of Tourism of the Calabria Region
- Fon. Coop.
- Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Cirillo, Maria Cristina Breida