‘A highly-organised, multidisciplinary team’, the team at Gianni & Origoni excels in the field of environmental litigation. Able in both civil litigation and arbitration, the team supports clients in the manufacturing, life sciences, tech, shipping, energy and financial sectors. Antonio Auricchio, who represents clients in commercial litigation and arbitration, and Paolo Gnignati oversee the team from Rome and Padua respectively. Founding partner GianBattista Origoni represents clients before the higher courts in Italy and has a deep knowledge of ADR methods, from arbitration to mediation. Cecilia Buresti and Lucia Salerno joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in 2025.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A highly organized, multidisciplinary team, able to cover the various issues present in a dispute.'

  • 'Excellent leadership within an organized team. Individuals are always informed and willing to create synergies and involve others to optimize the result.'

  • 'Gianni & Origoni is unique due to its exceptional expertise and availability. Potential clients should know that the team is highly knowledgeable and always ready to assist.'

  • 'Gianni & Origoni’s team excels due to their deep expertise and client-focused approach.'

  • 'Antonio Auricchio, a standout partner, is particularly valued for his strategic insights and extensive experience.'

  • 'The team is able to incorporate commercial realities into their legal arguments.'

  • 'The professionals are always attentive and punctual on all the issues our group brings to their attention.'

  • 'The team is very competent, available, and attentive.'

Key clients

  • Enel S.p.A.
  • Wind Tre S.p.A.
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Hitachi Ltd.
  • LivaNova PLC
  • Telecom Italia S.p.A.
  • ENI S.p.A.
  • CDP Immobiliare S.r.l.
  • Generali Italia S.p.A.
  • Banca Finanziaria Internazionale S.p.A.
  • Esso Italiana
  • BNP Paribas
  • Acqualatina
  • Banca Carige
  • Cherry Bank
  • Dea Capital Real Estate
  • Crédit Agricole Italia

Work highlights

  • Representing LivaNova PLC in a high-profile environmental litigation in Italy.
  • Supporting a foundation in a case which illuminates the interplay between legal and regulatory spheres in governing not-for-profit entities.

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Antonio Auricchio
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antonio Auricchio, Paolo Gnignati

Other key lawyers

GianBattista Origoni, Stefano Rossi, Maristella Boellis, Cecilia Buresti, Lucia Salerno