Dentons is noted as having ‘a unique international footprint’, allowing it to draw on expertise from across the globe for its clients on multijurisdictional litigation and international arbitration. The firm is also experienced in class actions under the EU directives. The ’creative and passionate’ Davide Traina specialises in real estate litigation and arbitration. Roberto Lipari is instructed by companies and sovereign states in commercial and investment arbitrations under an array of international arbitration rules. Former practice head Sara Biglieri left the firm in September 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Reliable and precise.’

  • ‘Strong legal knowledge and experience.’

  • 'Davide Traina and team are creative and passionate.'

  • ‘Very easy to deal with, very competent and out-of-the-box thinkers.’

  • ‘Dentons are very effective in negotiations.'

  • ‘Davide Traina who has a great knowledge of litigation and technical procedures, coupled with a long experience which together enable him to provide very clear indications of the alternative strategies.’

  • ‘Excellent team of professionals who are very reactive.’

  • ‘Denton’s litigation practice has a unique international footprint that enable their capacity to successfully manage complex litigation cases worldwide.'

Key clients

  • Anas
  • ENI S.P.A
  • Avis Budget S.P.A
  • Equita Group S.P.A.
  • Supermarkets Italiani S.p.A.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • IOR
  • Lu-Ve S.P.A.
  • Snam S.P.A.
  • Unipolsai Investimenti Sgr S.P.A.
  • Unoenergy
  • Banco BPM
  • International Profoot
  • Ora Developers
  • UniCredit

Work highlights

  • Assisting Unoenergy in a case before the Italian Supreme Court relating to a former Milan Chamber of Arbitration arbitration proceeding concerning directors' mismanagement liability.
  • Assisting and representing RIVA in all the criminal trials before the Courts of Milan and Taranto, including the ILVA trial.

Lawyers

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Other key lawyers

Davide Traina, Roberto Fabio Lipari, Matteo Vizzardi, Pasquale Annicchiarico, Stefano Belleggia