LAWYER PROFILE

Francesca Petronio

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: Elite

Italy

1 year ranked

Compliance

Italy

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Francesca has over 30 years’ experience of representing clients in litigation and arbitration cases, with a focus on complex commercial, restructuring, energy and corporate M&A disputes.

She has wide expertise in white collar crime matters, including internal investigations, administrative and criminal liability and compliance matters under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001. She also regularly assists clients on a range of issues in connection with compliance programmes and legal risks.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Litigation: Elite - Italy

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Francesca Petronio is an adept lawyer who is well placed to act on a variety of cases, including corporate and real estate disputes. She further assists with appellate proceedings.

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Compliance - Italy

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Francesca Petronio is a highly respected lawyer who advises clients on matters ranging from investigations and protected disclosure to investment product compliance and Law 231 issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She effectively coordinates multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strategic coherence and operational clarity even in complex and international dossiers.
Litigation: EliteChambers European Guide
Francesca is an excellent professional, capable of handling very complex legal issues, often with impacts in multiple jurisdictions.
Litigation: EliteChambers European Guide
She offers a competent analysis with a broad view of problems aimed at anticipating possible problems or misunderstandings.
Litigation: EliteChambers European Guide
Francesca Petronio has a good attention to detail and ability to deal with clients and magistrates.
Litigation: EliteChambers European Guide
Francesca Petronio consistently delivers outstanding client service, demonstrating reliability, clarity and a proactive attitude in every interaction.
Litigation: EliteChambers European Guide
Francesca Petronio is a competent and result-oriented professional.
ComplianceChambers European Guide