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Dentons

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


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The Employment and Labor team in Italy is a leader in providing clients with both judicial and out-of-court assistance on all labor, social security and trade union matters.

We assist Italian and foreign clients with a structured team capable of responding to any request for advice and assistance in a timely and effective manner. We provide day-to-day support not only in relation to ordinary matters, but also by proactively partnering with clients to identify tools and policies that can help their HR management become more efficient, including, among others, advising on incentive plans, collective agreements as well as retention and stock option plans.

The team has consolidated experience in the establishment, management and termination of employment relationships, self-employment relationships and agency contracts, as well as in collective dismissal procedures and other restructuring procedures involving trade unions.

Moreover, we assist medium and large companies in relation to all employment and labor aspects of extraordinary transactions including M&A, transfer of business units, corporate reorganizations and workforce reductions.

We also have broad experience with judicial assistance. Our lawyers identify the best strategies to assist clients before the Labor Courts of any degree throughout Italy.

Industries (15)

  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Life Sciences and Health Care
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Employment - Italy

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a skilled team that regularly advises international clients on a range of employment law matters, particularly collective dismissals, executive terminations and negotiations with trade unions. The firm makes use of its integrated global network to advise on cross-border issues, including the employment law components of M&A and corporate reorganisations. Its lawyers regularly act on mandates in the manufacturing and consumer goods industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons assisted Meta System with employment matters related to the early transfer of business units to the investment company Certina.

Strengths

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  • Its lawyers stand out for their knowledge of our company and business and effectiveness in employment matters.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • We appreciate its partnering approach with our company, high level of output, speed of execution and availability for extra hours during the week.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team stands out for its speed in providing timely, precise responses, always supported by in-depth analysis, complemented by excellent technical expertise and remarkable strategic acumen, which allow us to effectively address even the most complex issues.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Dentons' approach is always proactive and results-oriented, with close attention to the client's specific needs.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Dentons always stands out for its excellent ability to actively listen to client needs, its rapid response and the accuracy of the opinions and documents provided.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Davide Boffi
    Band 3Davide Boffi

    Davide Boffi

    Davide Boffi is well reputed for his experience dealing with an array of employment mandates. He often assists corporates with the employment aspects of corporate transactions, management restructuring and negotiations with trade unions, as well as handling employment disputes.
    • He's extremely knowledgeable and very supportive.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He knows his clients so well that even in complex situations he manages to find the most suitable solutions.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's always by my side in every difficult negotiation and management matter, and we always achieve excellent results thanks to him and his team.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • What I appreciate about Davide Boffi, in addition to his unquestionable expertise, is his passion and ability to convey to his interlocutor not only the answer to the question, but the context in which it occurs.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 5Luca De Menech
    Band 5Luca De Menech

    Luca De Menech

    Luca De Menech garners sustained positive feedback from market sources. He advises corporate entities across various sectors on the labour aspects of M&A, as well as employment compliance, contentious matters and executive dismissals.
    • Luca De Menech's assistance is always distinguished by extreme speed of response, accuracy and flexibility in professionally adapting to our specific needs.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Luca De Menech is very punctual, with excellent responsiveness and commercial vision.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's efficient and business-driven.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's extremely knowledgeable and proactive.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • I get along very well with Luca. I find him to be a knowledgeable, practical, fast, responsive and clear lawyer in his recommendations.

      Employment respondentEurope

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