Studio Legale Lauro
Studio Legale Lauro's Naples-based practice is well-known for its advice to global maritime and logistics business sector clients on maritime, commercial and international law matters. Former president of the Port Authority of Naples, commercial, shipping and M&A specialist Francesco Lauro, is 'exceptionally knowledgeable in all matters relating to maritime and shipping law'; and fellow founding partner Ernesto Ardia routinely acts for shipowners in collisions, salvage, and marine pollution matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Studio Legale Lauro has a very dynamic and proactive team of lawyers, as well as a more senior group - both are eager to work on new and diverse challenges, and share knowledge and expertise with one other, paying attention to details and delivering great-quality legal assistance within shipping.'
- 'Clients are impressed by the uniquely high standards of professionalism, deep legal knowledge, meticulous organisation of the meetings, the array of topics dealt with, the status and contribution of the participants invited and the kindness, assistance and co-operation of the firm's staff as a whole.'
- 'Studio Legale Lauro is a like a Savile Row boutique: - a small team that is able to provide tailor-made solutions for many legal problems.'
- 'Francesco Lauro is very experienced in shipping matters, having been operating in the sector from the beginning of his career.'
- 'Francesco Lauro's knowledge of international law and shipping law, and his ability to entertain good relations with many other industry players always guarantee the best way to support his clients and colleagues.'
- 'Francesco Lauro is exceptionally knowledgeable in all matters relating to maritime and shipping law - in addition, he has an excellent understanding of environmental issues, which are very important today.
- 'Francesco Lauro always responds fast and is sensitive to the needs of his clients. Other members of the firm are also excellent.'
- 'Francesco Lauro is an outstanding lawyer with great experience in shipping, litigation and arbitration. Ernesto Ardia also has great experience in Italian maritime law.'
Key clients
- Allianz SA
- All Seas
- Atlantic Container Lines
- BDM LLP
- Bonelli Erede
- Carmelo Noli
- China P&I
- Charlotte Selmer LLP
- COSCO
- Contug
- CR Insurance
- Easyjet
- Ehlermann Rinfleisch Gadow LLP
- Finnlines
- Hafnia Advpkaten
- Hellenic Carriers
- Gard
- Getra
- Grimaldi Euromed
- Grimaldi Deep Sea
- Grimaldi Group
- Kastro Sifnos Maritime Company
- ING Bank
- Jadranski Pomorski Servis
- Malta Motorways of the Seas
- Marinter
- Minoan Lines
- MS Amlin
- Navitas
- Nicolas & Associés
- Nordic Hull Club
- NorthStandard
- Oskar Wehr
- Paloma SA
- P.L. Ferrari
- Richemont Delviso
- Rimorchiatori Spezzini
- Sarantitis
- SCAFI – Società di Navigazione
- Schenker
- Steamship Mutual
- Allianz SA
- All Seas
- Atlantic Container Lines
- BDM LLP
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Lauro