International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

BonelliErede is a market-leading independent law firm with an extensive focus on international work. The team has established strong relationships with other top-tier firms across a range of jurisdictions, including in Africa and the Middle East, and is part of the Best Friends group of top-tier European firms. The law firm regularly joins forces with these European peers to assist clients with cross-border challenges, and the firm also has four strategically-located offices, intended to serve as a hub for its Africa-related work and to develop its client base in Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE and Lebanon.

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.

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.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a well-regarded international law firm, offering significant cross-border capabilities from its Italian offices. Based in Rome and Milan, the law firm is well established in the market and is sought after for its expertise advising its global client base on Italian legal matters. The law firm is also a popular choice due to its strong US roots, as clients turn to the team for effective coordination with its sophisticated New York headquarters and other offices across its international network.

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.

White & Case is a well-regarded international law firm with a strong presence in Italy. The ability of the Milan-based team to advise on Italian, English and US law is bolstered by the law firm's extensive global network. White & Case is praised for its capacity to coordinate multi-jurisdictional work in an integrated fashion with offices throughout the world, and coordination with the law firm's Brussels office on EU law matters is particularly singled out for praise.

Freshfields offers strength in a range of areas but is particularly highly rated for its international contentious capabilities. Assisting domestic and multinational clients, the team handles cross-border litigation, arbitration and competition matters, which include impressive cartel and antitrust cases. The law firm is also skilled in carrying out cross-border corporate and banking transactions, working with other teams across the network, in particular the London and New York offices.

Baker McKenzie is a widely recognised global law firm that offers an established and expansive international platform across jurisdictions. In Italy, their Milan and Rome offices frequently handle cross-border transactions, often leveraging the law firm's wide international network to provide a coordinated service, which is one of its major attractions.

Bird & Bird has a highly reputable global brand for its work in developing and regulated industries, and its practice has an appealing global industry focus on technology and life sciences. In Italy, the Milan team has specific strengths handling international disputes, as well as transactional and regulatory matters directly related to the IP and banking sectors.

Dentons is widely respected global law firm with a vast international network of offices offering unmatched global coverage. The Italy team is based in Milan and Rome and is praised for its cross-border capabilities. Clients benefit from its effective coordination with other offices across the law firm's network, which spans a vast array of global business centres and emerging markets worldwide.

Gatti Pavesi acts on the Italian legal aspects for a number of cross-border acquisitions, with a strong reputation for transactions in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.