Ranking tables

Project Finance | Europe

Italy

The below Project Finance rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Italy. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. BonelliErede
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    BonelliErede
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    BonelliErede is a market leader in project finance, with notable expertise in green energy, power, waste and infrastructure mandates. The law firm assists lenders and borrowers with all aspects of corporate and property financing and refinancing. The team's clients include prestigious Italian and international banks and energy companies.

  2. Gianni & Origoni
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    Gianni & Origoni
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    Gianni & Origoni is esteemed by clients that include large multinational energy and construction entities, as well as banks. Its lawyers often provide assistance with financing and transactions related to infrastructure, waste management and energy projects.

  3. Legance
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    Legance
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    Legance is well regarded for its capabilities in finance and refinancing schemes. It is popular among major clients in the banking, construction, infrastructure and energy sectors. The team's lawyers are particularly strong in administrative and tax law and can support lenders and sponsors. The law firm is considered to be highly qualified in providing support to major institutions.

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Band 2

  1. Ashurst
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    Ashurst
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Ashurst is renowned for advising on the full range of infrastructure and energy projects, including telecoms and renewables. The team represents lenders and agents and is widely recognised for its track record in deals both within the domestic market and on the international stage. It is notably active in advising major financial institutions, as well as large construction companies.

  2. Chiomenti
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    Chiomenti
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Chiomenti has a deep bench of finance lawyers offering wide-ranging expertise across PPPs, project financing and refinancing mandates. The team advises a variety of clients from the energy, infrastructure, municipal and banking spheres and has also carved a strong niche in the sports sector. The project finance team works closely with the firm's administrative law and tax departments.

  3. DLA Piper Italy
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    DLA Piper Italy
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    DLA Piper offers a strong practice advising leading banks on both domestic and international project financing and PPP mandates. The firm's extensive network of offices allows it to work with a broad range of international clients. The team is particularly active in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, including assistance with transportation projects.

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Band 3

  1. Bird & Bird
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    Bird & Bird
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Bird & Bird offers a prolific practice in project finance, and regularly assists banks and corporate entities. Its lawyers are especially well versed in complex financing and projects in the renewable energy sector. The team is also capable of advising infrastructure clients and investment funds, both domestically and internationally.

  2. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Linklaters enjoys a strong reputation for assisting with high-profile energy, construction and financial matters. The law firm is active in both domestic and international markets. The team is composed of expert banking and corporate lawyers who advise clients on project finance and acquisitions. It can also provide significant expertise in export finance, particularly in representing export credit agencies.

  3. Green Horse Legal Advisory
    Project Finance
    2025 | Band 3