Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato’s public law department notably advises port operators and maritime companies on a range of administrative matters, including project financing, tenders, public procurement, grants and authorisations. The practice is jointly led by transportation, air and maritime law expert Stefano Zunarelli and Andrea Giardini, noted for his expertise in infrastructure and public procurement law.

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Key clients

  • Port Authority Gioia Tauro
  • Port Authority of Stretto (Messina)
  • Port Authority of Venice
  • RAM S.p.A. (in house company of the Ministry for Infrastructures and Transports)
  • Port Authority of Ravenna
  • Port Authority of Rome
  • Port Authority of Trieste
  • Port Authority of Bari
  • SAB S.p.A. – Bologna Airport
  • GESAP S.p.A. – Palermo Airport
  • Interporto di Bologna S.p.A.
  • Confitarma (Italian Shipowners Association)
  • FHP Port Terminal Operator

Work highlights

  • Advised and assisted the Port Authority of Venice in the administrative proceedings for the issuing of port terminal concessions.
  • Advised the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro on a matter concerning a large energy products storage facility in the port area.
  • Advised the Port Authority of Stretto (Messina) on a matter concerning the assignment of a port area for the fuel distribution service to vessels.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stefano Zunarelli, Andrea Giardini