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Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale

Employment

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Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale

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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.

Industries (19)

  • Banking
  • Health, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Entertainment
  • Luxury
  • Oil and Gas
  • Insurance
  • Newspaper, Magazine & Book Publishing
  • Telecom Services & Equipment
  • Utilities
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • High Tech
  • Retail
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Education
  • Media

Chambers Review

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Employment - Italy

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale is an employment boutique offering non-contentious support in a variety of labour issues, including union relations, social security matters, individual and collective agreements and pension schemes. The firm is additionally capable of assisting clients with contentious mandates, including unfair dismissal, 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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  • The law firm establishes great, long-standing relationships with stakeholders in the client's company and provides very practical and commercial advice.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Ichino Brugnatelli e Associati Studio Legale stands out for its technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach. I particularly appreciate its ability to understand the business context.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Its lawyers manage complex and sophisticated situations with great clarity and mastery, providing a clear analysis of the problem and offering possible solutions by calculating the various business risks.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team has excellent knowledge of the client's business needs and high commercial sensitivity.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePietro Ichino
    Senior StatespeoplePietro Ichino

    Pietro Ichino

    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 an individual who has made history in the industry.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's a very important lawyer in the sector.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 3Carlo Fossati
    Band 3Carlo Fossati

    Carlo Fossati

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

    • Carlo Fossati provides strategic assistance.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's an esteemed and highly competent professional capable of managing high levels of complexity with an overall strategic vision of the business context and a strong, pragmatic and executive sense.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 4Franco Tofacchi
    Band 4Franco Tofacchi

    Franco Tofacchi

    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.
    • We were extremely satisfied with Franco Tofacchi.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 6Luca Daffra
    Band 6Luca Daffra

    Luca Daffra

    Luca Daffra assists Italian and international clients with industrial relations and talent mobility strategies, as well as the labour-related aspects of M&A and restructuring operations.

    • Luca Daffra is a lawyer of extensive experience.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He's very skilled and listens to our business needs to find the best solution.

      Employment respondentEurope

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