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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Organised and competent and hard workers.’

  • ‘Knowledge of the matter.’

  • ‘The team at Chiomenti has unique skills and is always ahead of the curve in their legal analysis.’

  • ‘The individuals I worked with have always exceeded my expectations.’

  • ‘Their strength is their people and the quality of being trusted legal partners.’

  • ‘The law firm has demonstrated promptness in grasping the intricacies of the situation. Their commitment to being accessible and responsive has been invaluable in navigating the complexities of the case.’

  • ‘Francesco D'Alessandro is exceptionally competent and reliable, consistently providing expert advice and dependable support in the case he handled for us.’

  • ‘High level of professionalism, standing and expertise. Highest level of support and excellent team composition.'

Key clients

  • Amissima Assicurazioni S.p.A.
  • Lux Vide Finanziaria
  • EUR
  • Opel Bank
  • Toyota Financial services
  • BMW Bank GmbH
  • Wind Tre
  • Amazon Italian Transport
  • McDonald’s Italy
  • Mediobanca S.p.A.
  • Banca Esperia
  • Cattolica Assicurazioni
  • Cinecittà Studios S.p.A.
  • Apple Inc.
  • Aviva Italia Holding S.p.A.
  • RAI Radio Televisione Italiana
  • Gruppo Aliante Partners
  • UnipolSai Assicurazioni
  • Vivendi S.A.
  • Firriato S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising the Federative Republic of Brazil and a state-owned Brazilian company in several proceedings before the Italian Tribunals, Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Cassation, based on injunctions of payments.
  • Advising an individual shareholder and former CEO of Tigros S.p.A., an Italian retail and food distribution company, in a trial pending at the Court of Milan for charges of corruption of public officials.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Silvio Martuccelli, Francesco D’Alessandro, Giacomo Rojas Elgueta, Sara Biglieri

Other key lawyers

Andrea Costa, Andrea Bernava, Ennio Alagia, Luca De Benedetto