LAWYER PROFILE

Francesca Petronio

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Elite

Italy

1 year ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Global

Practice Areas

Francesca has over 25 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, legal risks and data protection law.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global 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.

Learn more about this team View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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