Originally founded as a shipping and transport law firm, Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato is now a full-service practice, with experts in dispute resolution, corporate law, M&A, and administrative and public law. At the Bologna office, which is comprised of over 20 lawyers, the principal figures are founding partner Stefano Zunarelli, a renowned transportation, air and maritime law expert; managing partner Massimo Campailla, who brings strength to customs law matters; and civil law specialist Andrea Giardini.

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  • 'The lawyers all have international experience.'

Key clients

  • Port Authority Gioia Tauro
  • Port Authority of Stretto (Messina)
  • Assoporti (Association of Italian ports)
  • Provincia di Padova (Province of Padua)
  • Manto Shipping & Consulting S.r.l.
  • Riveco GeneralSider S.p.a.
  • Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Tirreno Centrale (Rome Port Authority)
  • ENAV S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisted the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro with a matter concerning maritime state property concessions for shipbuilding activities.
  • Assisted the Province of Padua with an appeal before the Italian Supreme Court that concerned the rejection of a claim for additional compensation, in relation to public transport services provided by the claimant.
  • Assisted ENAV with a case concerning a claim for damages, arising from a bird strike event that occurred at Venice Airport.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stefano Zunarelli, Massimo Campailla, Andrea Giardini