Watson Farley & Williams advises clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including ADR and arbitration. The firm is able to leverage its global presence, including its London and Singapore offices, to aid in international arbitrations under the ICC and ICSID rules. The team is led by Elvezio Santarelli from Rome, who works on environmental, administrative and real estate issues. Giuseppe Bulgarini d’Elci is an experienced employment litigator. The ‘very competent and effective’ Giuseppe Salsarulo, who joined the firm in April 2024, advises on commercial, corporate and insolvency litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I can highly recommend Giuseppe Salsarulo. He is a very competent and effective lawyer who gets disputes resolved in the most efficient and expedient manner

Key clients

  • Ryanair
  • SC Lowy International Fund
  • Lighthouse Capital International Fund
  • A.C.E.P.E.R.
  • EF Solare
  • HIVE Energy
  • Tayan Energy
  • CVA
  • Tea Energia
  • Società Esercizio Aeroporto Maremma

Work highlights

  • Advised ACEPER Association in administrative litigation for the recovery of extra profits.
  • Advised ACEPER in a claim against the Gestore dei Servizi Energetici, the Italian government entity promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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.
Giuseppe Salsarulo
Watson Farley & Williams

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elvezio Santarelli

Other key lawyers

Giuseppe Bulgarini, Giuseppe Salsarulo