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.

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 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.

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. 

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

Linklaters' Italy practice has a strong international focus with significant ties to its London hub. The team based in Milan and Rome works in tandem with other offices across the network, providing a well-coordinated service. It has the capacity to lead matters out of Italy through its integrated European and global platform.

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.

Hogan Lovells' offices in Milan and Rome offer robust international and cross-border capabilities. The team is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters thanks to the law firm's extensive global network. Clients value the firm's integrated approach to international work, and the Italy team coordinates with other offices to carry out cross-border matters. The team's Italian law capabilities and its knowledge of European law are also appreciated by clients.

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.

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. 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 has 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 firm's network, which spans a vast array of global business centres and emerging markets worldwide.

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.