About

Provided by Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale

Well known in Italy thanks to its Senior Partner Pietro Ichino, whose career has always been focused on this practice area not only as a lawyer, but also as a teacher at university and a member of the Senate of the Republic of Italy. The department now includes around 40 experienced lawyers, who have practiced litigation broadly for many years even before the National Highest Courts and the European Court of Justice. Client categories span from the banking sector to technology, automotive, entertainment, utility sectors, including branches of multinational companies and global groups. Assistance and representation are provided to Italian and foreign businesses of all sizes. Deep experience in all main industry sectors and tailored assistance to both company and individual clients are distinguishing features of the department.

Practical and legal advice is tendered on a full spectrum of issues, bargaining practices,  unions and social security matters (also including  different types of pension funds), as well as legal services for all employment-related disputes. Our representations include cases and actions in Courts regarding either individual or collective contract termination, wrongful termination, claims for higher positions, claims for damages for harassment, demotion, or unsuitable work, and social security issues.

Based in Milan and Rome, the firm assists clients located in the whole Italian territory, including branches of international companies.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Italy
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale is an employment boutique offering non-contentious support on a variety of labour issues, including union relations, social security matters, individual and collective agreements and pension schemes. The law firm is additionally capable of assisting clients with contentious mandates, including unfair dismissals, unsuitable work and harassment claims in national and European courts. Its lawyers also assist clients with preventive advice to avoid litigation as well as offering an ADR service.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Pietro Ichino
S
Pietro Ichino
Head of Employment
S
Senior Statespeople

Pietro Ichino is an esteemed lawyer with long-standing experience in the field of employment, offering expert advice on a range of issues, including trade union negotiations.

"Pietro Ichino is a very important labour lawyer. He has huge experience."

Carlo Fossati
3
Carlo Fossati
3
Band 3

Carlo Fossati maintains a strong standing in the employment market, advising clients on matters arising from M&A transactions and restructurings, as well as dealing with contentious mandates.

Franco Tofacchi
4
Franco Tofacchi
4
Band 4

Franco Tofacchi is noted for his solid experience in employment matters. He frequently deals with disciplinary proceedings, as well as handling negotiations with trade unions.

"Franco Tofacchi has great availability and the ability to interpret our corporate culture."

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Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale

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Italy

Employment

Pietro Ichino
S
Pietro Ichino
Head of Employment
S
Senior Statespeople
Carlo Fossati
3
Carlo Fossati
3
Band 3
Franco Tofacchi
4
Franco Tofacchi
4
Band 4

Members

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Andrea Fortunat

Evangelista Basile

Francesco Antonio La Badessa

Guglielmo Burragato

Luca Daffra

Margherita Covi

Mario Miceli

Massimo Pallini

Piergiovanni Mandruzzato

Pietro Ichino

Pietro Ichino

Head of Department

Sergio Passerini

Industries

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Automotive

Banking

Education

Entertainment

Fashion

Food

Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech

High Tech

Insurance

Luxury

Manufacturing

Media

Medical

Newspaper, Magazine & Book Publishing

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical

Retail

Telecom Services & Equipment

Utilities