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Legance

Public Law: Zoning & Planning

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The Administrative Law Department consists of a well-integrated team of lawyers working in the offices of Rome and Milan. The team operates in different practice areas based on its members’ specialisation and assists both Italian and foreign operators, administrative agencies and public businesses in carrying out activities regulated by public law, with specific focus on contracts and public services, town planning, environmental law, energy, litigation before administrative courts and development of legislative models and regulatory instruments.

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Public Law: Zoning & Planning - Italy

What the Team is Known For

Legance is a strong national law firm with a sizeable bench capable of handling a broad range of public law matters, including environmental mandates. The team often collaborates with the law firm's project finance, energy and real estate departments to provide a multidisciplinary approach. The law firm is often engaged in contentious matters relating to public tender procedures, concessions and authorisations, as well as zoning and planning issues before regional administrative courts and the Council of State. Its lawyers are also active advising on the public law aspects of large infrastructure and urban development projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Legance advised Open Fiber on the administrative law aspects of the rebalancing procedure for 14 concessions concerning the white areas of the Ultra-Broadband Plan.

Strengths

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  • Legance combines a problem-solving approach with clear communication, a focus on customer relations and an undisputed high level of specialisation in the energy sector.

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  • We value the team's excellent understanding of business dynamics and strong negotiation and commercial skills.

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  • The law firm offers assistance across all departments, so professionals from various units are brought in as needed to ensure comprehensive service.

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  • Legance's key strengths are its expertise, responsiveness in addressing specific issues, meticulous preparation of documents and multidisciplinary nature.

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  • The team is composed of highly qualified professionals who are always available and attentive to the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Antonella Capria
    Antonella Capria

    Antonella Capria

    Antonella Capria is highly regarded for her experience and track record in the sector. She advises across a range of matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting and litigation.

    • Antonella Capria is absolutely number one.

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    • Her strength is that she always has everything under control. She's great.

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  • Alessandro Botto
    Alessandro Botto

    Alessandro Botto

    Alessandro Botto is highly regarded for his public law expertise, often appearing before regional administrative courts across Italy. His experience includes advising clients from the transport and energy sectors.

    • Alessandro Botto has extensive experience in the administrative law field.

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  • Giuseppe Abbruzzese
    Giuseppe Abbruzzese

    Giuseppe Abbruzzese

    Giuseppe Abbruzzese is a skilled lawyer who is widely recognised for his expertise in planning and zoning law. He is well placed to assist clients with permitting issues, construction contracts and urban redevelopment projects.

    • Giuseppe Abbruzzese is totally dedicated to the client, has in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and excellent commercial skills.

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    • He always provides us with all the support we need, with excellent results.

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  • Filippo Pacciani
    Filippo Pacciani

    Filippo Pacciani

    Filippo Pacciani is an adept lawyer who assists with public procurement matters and PPP projects. His client portfolio encompasses companies from the technology, insurance and financial sectors.

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