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 as part of the Best Friends group of top-tier European firms. It 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. It 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 it is the exclusive Italian member of the Lex Mundi network, offering clients a gateway to elite expertise throughout the globe.

The law firm offers a full service, but it is known for its strength in banking and capital markets, encompassing debt, equity and structured finance. Transactions are typically focused on international work and involve a range of jurisdictions. The firm's corporate practice is also well regarded, particularly for M&A, private equity and joint venture agreements. It assists an impressive array of domestic and international corporations, investors and other financial institutions.

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 firm's central team 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. It 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 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. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

DLA Piper's Italy team, which is based in Milan and Rome, offers a full service with strong appeal for cross-border work. The law firm's expansive international reach is a key factor for many of its clients, as the network spans across a number of major jurisdictions and emerging markets throughout the globe. The team in Italy coordinates with other DLA Piper offices and is well placed to assist Italian multinational and international clients on various cross-border issues at a global level.

The law firm 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. It 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.

Through its transactional focus, the law firm offers expertise across a range of areas, but the team is best recognised for its cross-border financing capabilities. It 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. It also displays notable strength in multi-jurisdictional M&A and private equity transactions.

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

It 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. It 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.

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. It 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.

PedersoliGattai was formed in 2024 with the merger of Gattai Minoli Partners and Pedersoli Studio. The Italian law firm has offices in Milan, Rome and Turin and has a strong international focus. The team joins forces with other leading law firms to handle a wide scope of international work. Through its in-depth knowledge of the local market and its ability to seamlessly collaborate with other firms, the team has the capacity to act on inbound and outbound cross-border matters.

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

The law firm's sector-focused international strategy sees sources quick to confirm the integrated nature of the team with other offices across the European and Asian continents, including those based in Germany, the UK and China. Bird & Bird Milan remains an attractive choice for multinational technology and life sciences clients requiring assistance on both inbound and outbound operations.

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. It is also well versed in cross-border restructuring, banking and M&A transactions. Additionally, the firm provides cross-border contentious capabilities, which includes expertise in international arbitration and litigation matters.

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is an international firm with strong teams based in Rome and Milan. Its lawyers handle a range of international transactional matters, including M&A and financings, whilst the team is also experienced in complex cross-border disputes. The firm works with a range of clients, including those from the technology, energy and finance sectors.