A boutique firm specialising in dispute resolution, ArbLit – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello has expertise in international, institutional and ad hoc arbitrations as well as domestic and cross-border litigations at all levels of the Italian court system. The firm has a wide array of industry experience, including in the renewable energy, oil and gas, telecoms, banking, defence and sports sectors. ‘Outstanding figures’ Luca Radicati Di Brozolo and Massimo Benedettelli lead the team alongside Michele Sabatini and Marco Torsello. Fabio Santacroce is an experienced arbitrator under the ICC, SIAC and Milan Chamber of Arbitration rules. Federica Serrantoni is knowledgeable of disputes concerning contractual liability, bankruptcy and corporate liability.

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Testimonials

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‘Strong involvement by the whole team. Partners are always present for strategic meetings and always updated on the evolution of the practice.’
‘Massimo Benedettelli is highly involved and really proactive in searching for solutions or implementing strategy.’
‘Very professional, responsive, great availability, able to present complicated matters in a simple manner.’
'ArbLit combines fierce client representation with a forward-thinking approach to achieve the best possible outcomes. The team isn't afraid to dive into complex data sets, giving the client a strategic edge.'
'Both Luca Radicatti di Brozollo and Massimo Benedetelli are outstanding figures in the international arena. They each possess a thorough understanding of the law in their respective practice areas.'
'They have a very strong understanding of economics and the client's business needs. They are also highly responsive.'
'Luca Radicati and Fabio Santacroce stand out. They are excellent advocates and write superb briefs.'
'Luca Radicati di Brozollo leads the team with mastery; he elevates the excellent work produced by his team to an outstanding level.'

Key clients

Edison S.p.A.
IPVIC
ERG S.p.A.
Thyssenkrupp AG
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH
GCF
Medical Systems S.p.A.
Tirrena Scavi S.p.A. (in liquidation)
Tenova Group
Cosmi S.p.A.
Cedacri S.p.A.
Taikisha Engineering India Private Limited
Impresa Pizzarotti S.p.A.
Nataliya Dolenko Geneve S.A.
Envirotainer AB
Dematic S.r.l.
KION AG
Casa Vinicola Poletti S.r.l.
List S.p.A.
CAD IT S.p.A.

Work highlights

Secured an award dismissing EUR 8 billion claims against our client thyssenkrupp in an ICC arbitration brought by the Hellenic Republic in relation to a project for the construction of military vessels for its Navy.
Secured an award for renewable energy investors ordering the Czech Republic to pay USD 15 million and reimburse EUR 6.8 million in legal costs and all arbitration costs, as a result of its violation of the Energy Charter Treaty and various Bilateral Investment Treaties.
Assisting an Italian electric utility in two parallel ICC arbitrations seated in Geneva against a multinational group operating in the automotive sector.

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