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Baker McKenzie

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Baker McKenzie

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About

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The Employment Practice Group of Baker McKenzie in Italy is currently composed of 17 professionals located in the two offices of Milan and Rome. The experience gained assisting, on a daily basis, national and multinational clients operating in various market sectors and in varied contractual areas, allows us to tackle the assistance needs of diverse operators.  

The Employment group is an integral part of a global team which avails itself of the experience of approximately 500 professionals. The knowledge of the local cultures in connection to an international context allows us to navigate in a fluid manner and to find creative solutions attuned to the needs of the moment.

Clients (6)

  • Caterpillar
  • Clear Channel
  • Walt Disney
  • Emilio Pucci
  • Oracle
  • Richemont

Industries (2)

  • Fashion & Luxury
  • Media

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Employment - Italy

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an international firm offering an integrated approach to employment matters, including transfers of business and employees, trade union negotiations, restructurings, collective dismissals and executive succession. The team is able to call on the expertise of other practices at the firm to provide clients with a complete overview of their issues, including M&A and litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Molex (Koch Industries) on employment and union matters related to the shut-down of its plant in Padua employing more than 150 employees.

Strengths

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  • The team has extensive experience, knowledge and excellent lawyers who provide very clear, targeted communication. They are always focused on solutions, very collaborative and easy to work with.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Its lawyers are very responsive, and their guidance is very clear and practical. They take the complexity out of the equation to help us in navigating issues.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team is characterised by great preparation, responsiveness and assistance. It is always present at every moment of the transaction.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • What Baker McKenzie gives in relation to extremely complex situations is exceptional and never superficial.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie pays attention to customer needs.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Massimiliano Biolchini
    Band 3Massimiliano Biolchini

    Massimiliano Biolchini

    Massimiliano Biolchini regularly provides labour advice to companies involved in corporate transactions as well as employment compliance and disputes. He also assists corporate entities with company restructuring, reorganisations and redundancies.
    • He's a great negotiator with a very elevated legal preparation.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • It's always a pleasure to work with him.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Massimiliano Biolchini is extremely knowledgeable and super to work with.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He has exceptional knowledge and client care. He's a very safe pair of hands.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingVincenzo Di Gennaro
    Up and ComingVincenzo Di Gennaro

    Vincenzo Di Gennaro

    Vincenzo Di Gennaro is well placed to assist international clients with corporate reorganisations, workforce reductions and transfers and union relations. He is also noted for handling M&A-related employment matters.

    • Vincenzo Di Gennaro handles complex company reorganisation operations with great competence and strategic sensitivity.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's an exemplary professional.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's a great technician and a key element in the negotiation team.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Vincenzo Di Gennaro has quickly become our go-to lawyer.

      Employment respondentEurope

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