Partner, Vittorio Allavena specialises in litigation with particular focus on corporate law, bankruptcy, banking and insurance and private clients, directors' and majority shareholders' liability for abuse of management and coordination powers, liability of financial intermediaries, abuse of economic dependence in supply relations, D&O and BBB insurance coverage, follow-on actions for antitrust damages, arbitration cases (acting as counsel and as arbitrator). He is member of the Corporate Governance, Insurance, Sports Law and Private Clients Focus Teams as well as the Competition Litigation Task Force.
BonelliErede
BonelliErede's ‘very skilled’ team remains at the forefront of the Italian dispute resolution market. Giuseppe Lombardi, a specialist in corporate, banking and insolvency disputes, heads the litigation practice, which routinely assists domestic and international clients before Italian courts and in multi-jurisdictional settings and Laurence Shore leads the international arbitration team. Shore is experienced both as counsel and arbitrator and has appeared before a host of international arbitration bodies, including the ICC, LCIA and ICDR. Vittorio Allavena is also noted for his focus on corporate, bankruptcy and insurance litigation. Francesco Casamassa and Giovanni Minuto are other names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is led by Giuseppe Lombardi, a leading figure in the litigation field in Italy'.
'Lazare Vittone combines unique operational skills with the ability to perform strategic legal services at the highest level of accuracy, including in emergency situations.'
‘Great technical expertise in legal matters.’
‘Outstanding technical skills, combined with a full understanding of the industry concerned. Furthermore, the team has a unique capability in providing complete and timely support in emergency situations. ’
'Special mention goes to the associates Giulia Tanzini and Carlo Morelli for their dedication and technical skills.'
‘The litigation team of BonelliErede is very skilled and committed to client. They have great expertise in their field and able to meet client's needs.’
‘Chiara Mancini has solid experience and is able to handle complex litigations. Giuseppe Lombardi has great knowledge in the field and is able to meet clients' needs.’
Key clients
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
- Ilva S.p.A.
- Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
- UniCredit
- EssilorLuxottica
- Andes Petroleum
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Partner, Giuseppe Lombardi specialises in litigation and arbitration with particular focus on corporate, banking and insolvency as well as non-contentious matters such as M&A, corporate finance, debt restructuring and corporate reorganisation, especially for cases involving generational changeovers. He is member of the Banks, Corporate Governance, Restructuring & Insolvency and Private Clients Focus Teams. He is also member of the Competition Litigation Task Force.
Leading individuals
Partner, Monica Iacoviello specialises in civil, commercial and bankruptcy law, litigation and arbitration, with particular focus on corporate litigation, litigation regarding the acquisition of equity stakes, company boards, advisors and rating agency liability, trade law and tender contracts, abuse of dominant position, banking litigation, guarantees and credit protection, tort. She is member of the Luxury, Banks and the Construction & Engineering Focus Teams.
Next Generation Partners
Partner, Riccardo Bordi advises clients both in litigation and transactions. He has worked and is currently involved in complex litigations and extraordinary transactions in Italy and EMEA, with particular focus on the construction, infrastructure, healthcare and oil&gas sectors. He also regularly advises management, shareholders and companies in the most complex issues of corporate law in Italy. He is member of the firm's Board and member of the Construction & Engineering, Corporate Governance and Public International Law & Economic Diplomacy Focus Teams.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giuseppe Lombardi, Laurence Shore