PedersoliGattai is well-versed in advising clients on employment matters across an array of industries in Italy, including energy, retail, pharmaceuticals, fashion and automotives. The firm regularly assists multinational corporations on international matters. Its employment focuses are restructuring, senior management dismissals, disciplinary procedures, transfers of undertakings and labour relations. Lorenzo Cairo advises across the spectrum of employment law. Francesco Simoneschi advises national and international clients on industrial relations, reorganisations and restructurings. Within the team, Alessandro Crosta is noted for his litigation and general employment law assistance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Most valuable characteristics full understanding of company needs and strong support to find the proper solution quickness of the answer in case of specific urgency deep knowledge of the content’

  • ‘Francesco D’Avanzo is very skilled with HR matters and in negotiation with trade unions. He is always provides accurate and detailed support.’

  • ‘High specialisation, willing to serve the client and support pragmatically.’

  • ‘The team is great for corporate activities and for labour.’

  • ‘Francesco Maria D'Avanzo: accurate and detailed attention to the company issues; extremely supportive and responsive to the various matters.’

  • ‘Andrea Scarpellini is excellent.’

Key clients

  • IQVIA Group
  • Sofinnova Group
  • Sofinnova Partners
  • Cotonificio Albini
  • Bancomat
  • Majorel Italy
  • Cedacri
  • Scarpe&Scarpe
  • CVC
  • Thun
  • Lendlease
  • Wiit
  • Zurich Italy Bank
  • Kryalos SGR

Work highlights

  • Advised IQVIA Group in negotiating a company-based collective agreement for fixed-term employment contracts up to 24 months under new regulations.
  • Assisted Sofinnova Group in implementing a well-structured "smart working" programme, enabling employees to work remotely or at the office as needed, allowing the company to manage extraordinary events.

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.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lorenzo Cairo, Francesco Simoneschi

Other key lawyers

Alessandro Crosta, Francesco D’Avanzo, Federica Ferretti, Umberto Villa, Andrea Scarpellini