International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

BonelliErede is a popular choice to coordinate complex cross-border matters, handling inbound and outbound work for Italian, European and global clients. While offering a full-service scope, the law firm is renowned for its work in M&A, project finance, restructuring, competition and international arbitration. It is frequently engaged to assist with matters involving multiple jurisdictions, including emerging markets.

As one of the most established independent law firms in Italy, Chiomenti has offices in Rome and Milan that have a significant international outlook. The law firm has formed a presence in a number of key jurisdictions, including London, Brussels and New York offices, as well as expanding into Asia with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Equally, the team works closely with a reputable network of leading European firms and Chiomenti is the exclusive Italian member of the Lex Mundi network, offering clients a gateway to elite expertise throughout the globe.

With offices in Milan and Rome, Clifford Chance is a highly rated international law firm in Italy. It is a popular choice for cross-border work due to its notable English law expertise as well as being firmly rooted in the Italian market. The team coordinates regularly with other offices across the Clifford Chance international network, serving clients on complex inbound and outbound matters, often generated from Italy.

Gianni & Origoni is a strong independent Italian law firm that has expanded internationally in recent years. It has international offices in London, Brussels and New York that function as key hubs for cross-border operations. The law firm's central teams in Milan and Rome works closely with colleagues in these jurisdictions, as well as with offices in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and Shanghai when assisting Italian clients with business interests in the Middle East and Asia. The firm has also established foreign desks in China, India, Korea and various European jurisdictions to assist its clients in these markets.

Latham & Watkins in Milan is a top-tier international law firm with a very strong presence in the local market. The law firm is commended for its notable capabilities in Italian, US and English law and maintains close ties to its US base. The Milan team routinely leverages the expansive international network to assist clients on complex cross-border transactions, handling both inbound and outbound deals.

A&O Shearman is a very well-respected international law firm in Italy, with offices in Milan and Rome that are embedded in the market. The team has significant appeal for cross-border work, as the Italy team maintains close ties with the firm's London headquarters and frequently coordinates with other offices across the international network. Adding to its in-house capabilities, the law firm cooperates with local practices in jurisdictions where it does not have a presence. It is experienced in leading or co-leading cross-border mandates, as well as acting as Italian counsel for international clients.

The law firm is best known for its financing capabilities, particularly excelling in securitisation and debt matters, as well as banking and finance. Matters have a strong cross-border focus and often involve the technology, finance and pharmaceutical sectors. The law firm is also well regarded for its M&A and dispute resolution capabilities.

DLA Piper is recognised for its market-leading expertise in compliance and life sciences. The Italy team represents clients on both inbound and outbound matters on various contentious and regulatory proceedings. The team is also well versed in handling matters in TMT, project finance and intellectual property, combining domestic expertise with its excellent cross-border capabilities.

Legance is a well-regarded independent Italian law firm, increasingly engaged to handle cross-border work. The firm is primarily based in Milan and Rome, with offices in London and New York bolstering its international offering. The law firm is valued for its ability to act both independently and cooperatively with other independent firms around the globe, having established relationships with other practices in foreign jurisdictions.

Through its transactional focus, Linklaters offers expertise across a range of areas, but the team is best recognised for its cross-border financing capabilities. The law firm has particular strength in banking, capital markets and restructuring mandates, in which the team leverages the global network for clients including Italian and multinational banks and other financial services. The team also displays notable strength in multi-jurisdictional M&A and private equity transactions.

The practice at White & Case centres on financing, offering particular strength in debt and equity capital markets with a strong focus on high-yield products. Cross-border transactions frequently see the Italy-based lawyers collaborating with teams from the UK and the USA, assisting a varied client base of major national and international banks, private equity houses and corporations.

Freshfields is an elite UK-headquartered law firm that offers strong international and cross-border capabilities in Italy, with its offices in Rome and Milan. The law firm is a popular choice for Italian matters with UK law requirements as clients value its international network and the team's ability to coordinate with other offices on cross-border work. The team is well established in the Italian market for transactional and disputes work.

Hogan Lovells is adept at handling cross-border matters with pan-European elements, and it frequently acts for Italian and international clients from the pharmaceutical, technology and renewable energy sectors. The law firm offers these clients strong industry expertise and cross-border transactional capabilities, with particular aptitude in structured finance, M&A and restructuring. The team also stands out for its dispute resolution capabilities, particularly those related to intellectual property.

Baker McKenzie is recognised for its expertise in IT and telecommunications, sectors in which the law firm is frequently engaged on matters involving multiple jurisdictions. The law firm is also proficient in cross-border M&A with complementary services in competition and tax.

The law firm's information technology department is well reputed and it is frequently called up to advise on matters relating to privacy and telecommunications involving multiple jurisdictions. The team is also well versed in cross-border restructuring, banking and M&A transactions. Additionally, the law firm provides cross-border contentious capabilities, which includes expertise in international arbitration and litigation matters.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is an independent law firm based in Milan and Rome. The firm has established a presence domestically across a range of practice areas but stands out internationally for its M&A practice which is capable in offering cross-border expertise. Offering support on global mandates, the law firm regularly collaborates with independent and global firms on inbound and European transactions.

Simmons & Simmons offers expertise across a range of areas and is particularly recognised for its corporate and financing transactional capabilities. The law firm is well versed in DCM and banking cross-border matters with necessary expertise in regulatory concerns. Clients value its experience in Italian law-regulated bond work, and the team is also active on cross-border private equity transactions.