BonelliErede, International & Cross-Border Capabilities

About

Provided by BonelliErede

BonelliErede is a market‑leading independent law firm with a strong and expanding international footprint. The team has cultivated robust, long‑standing relationships with leading firms across numerous jurisdictions and is a member of the Best Friends network, a group of top‑tier European firms with which it frequently collaborates to support clients on complex cross‑border mandates. Beyond Italy, the firm operates strategically positioned offices in Brussels and London, as well as in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Dubai, which act as hubs for its work across Africa and the GCC region and for the development of its client base locally. Strengthening ties with prominent US firms is also an important strategic focus.

The team is a trusted choice for coordinating sophisticated multijurisdictional matters, advising on inbound and outbound work for Italian, European and global clients. While offering a full-service capability, the firm is particularly recognised for its strengths in M&A, project finance, restructuring, competition and international arbitration. It is frequently instructed on matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, including those involving emerging markets and high‑growth regions.

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International & Cross-Border Capabilities - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BonelliErede is a market-leading independent law firm with an extensive focus on international work. The team has established strong relationships with other top-tier firms across a range of jurisdictions, including in Africa and the Middle East, and is part of the Best Friends group of top-tier European firms. The law firm regularly joins forces with these European peers to assist clients with cross-border challenges, and the firm also has four strategically-located offices, intended to serve as a hub for its Africa-related work and to develop its client base in Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE and Lebanon.

BonelliErede is a popular choice to coordinate complex cross-border matters, handling inbound and outbound work for Italian, European and global clients. While offering a full-service scope, the law firm is renowned for its work in M&A, project finance, restructuring, competition and international arbitration. It is frequently engaged to assist with matters involving multiple jurisdictions, including emerging markets.

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Strengths

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Its full-service structure and strong interaction with other departments allows it to deal with complex transactions, with numerous legal profiles and cross-border implications.