BonelliErede stands out in the market for its administrative law team’s expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters spanning the full spectrum of sectors, covering telecoms, energy and utilities, real estate, financial markets and healthcare. The team is led by Luca Perfetti, whose practice is concentrated around the energy, gas, environmental and infrastructure industries, where he has recently been in charge of a strategic high-speed railway development project in Southern Italy. Another key contact is Raffaele Cassano, who is particularly active in matters concerning judicial defence, regulation and independent authorities, as well as urban development law and environmental law, while senior counsel Alessandro Rosi is noted for his experience in the electricity and renewable energy, gas and telecoms sectors.

The thriving administrative law practice at Chiomenti remains a go-to choice for both public and private national and international clients, which turn to the team for assistance in public procurement related to works, services and supplies, as well as in the context of public-private partnerships (PPP), infrastructure and energy projects, and transport-related issues, often dealt with in litigation before administrative courts and the European Court of Justice. Notably experienced in litigation work, especially in the infrastructure sector, practice co-head Filippo Brunetti has also been instructed in challenging TMT and public transport matters, while fellow co-head Giulio Napolitano‘s broad practice covers foreign direct investment screening, state-owned corporations’ organisation and action, renewable energy incentives, and financial market supervision. Sports law expert Alfredo Vitale specialises in public concessions and the real estate sector, most notably in building and town planning regulation. Federico Vanetti was a new arrival in 2023.

DLA Piper’s administrative and public law team provides comprehensive advice to clients operating in various industries, ranging from infrastructure, real estate and transportation to telecoms, healthcare and life sciences. Jointly led by Germana Cassar and Giorgia Romitelli, the practice is particularly strong in the energy sector, especially in energy regulation and in the construction of renewable energy plants. Here the team is notably strengthened by Mattia Malinverni’s expertise in disputes concerning energy, environmental law, construction and town planning, with particular reference to environmental issues and waste management litigation and the development of renewable source energy plants. In addition to her specialism in the energy sector, Alessia Marconi is also noted for handling complex litigation and transactions related to state and private education regulation. In the life sciences and medical devices sectors, Romitelli stands out for leading contentious matters before the administrative courts. Other key names include Carmen Chierchia, who is regularly instructed by real estate and industrial companies seeking advice on town planning, building and environmental law, and administrative litigation and public contracts expert Anna Mazzoncini.

The experienced practitioners at Gianni & Origoni routinely handle a wide range of administrative law matters, spanning public procurement, concessions, environmental regulation and financial markets matters. In particular, the team is active in the power and energy, telecoms, television, health and public transport sectors, where it represents leading Italian and international companies before the national administrative courts and the European courts. The department’s workload also includes mandates from clients in the oil and gas, chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is led by Antonio Lirosi, noted for his expertise in concessions of motorways and public utilities, and Giuseppe Velluto, who is regularly instructed by leading domestic and international companies in the development of energy, gas and waste-related projects. Other key contacts include state-owned, motorway, maritime and airport matters expert Stefano Cunico; Fabio Baglivo, who specialises in administrative litigation and routinely appears before the Regional Administrative Courts, State Council and Supreme Court in all areas concerning administrative law; and Marco Martinelli, noted for his focus on tenders for works, supplies and services. Since publication, Maria Grazia Lanero left the firm.

With offices in Rome and Milan, Legance - Avvocati Associati houses a dedicated team of experienced lawyers who are regularly involved in public-sector contracts, including PPP contracts, town planning and local development, as well as public financing, energy and environmental matters. Here the team is active in both non-contentious work, including advice in relation to concessions, authorisations, and public regulations, and contentious matters before the Italian administrative courts, such as remediation procedures, waste management, and disputes related to environmental damage. The co-head of the Milan office, Giuseppe Abbruzzese is noted for his expertise in administrative law issues in real estate transactions, while fellow co-head Cristina Martorana notably focuses on the regulated fields of energy and infrastructure, especially on the acquisition or financing of plants that produce energy from renewable and conventional sources. Highly experienced in the energy sector, Antonella Capria has recently been representing clients in connection with the implementation of EU regulations on environmental damage and the green economy. Filippo Pacciani is noted for handling major disputes before Italian Administrative Courts in the public contract sectors, while senior counsel Alessandra Palatini focuses on real estate transactions, specifically on the development of building complexes.

Studio Legale VILDE maintains a leading position in the Italian market, where it provides comprehensive advice on a wide array of areas, spanning public tenders, town planning, regulation and environmental law matters. It is active in a range of sectors, including energy, healthcare, sport and telecoms, with a particular focus on waste projects. The team led by Riccardo Villata and Andreina Degli Esposti is routinely involved in litigation work, representing clients before the administrative, civil and criminal courts in matters related to public tenders, tender procedures, PPPs and urban regeneration. Some of Villata’s and Degli Esposti’s recent highlights include public procurement work in energy services as well as litigation proceedings in the health sector, and soil remediation matters. Angela Sarli is another key contact in the field of urban planning and construction. Energy and environment sectors expert Irene Bonifaccio and sports law specialist Riccardo Bovo are also recommended.

AMMLEX - Studio Legale Amministrativisti Associati is routinely sought out by national and international clients for advice on public law matters spanning urban planning, construction, procurement and trade, as well as environment and regulation, where the team is particularly active in reclamation procedures and related litigation. A further focus of the practice is related to the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan, where it regularly addresses strategic PPPs issues. Guido Bardelli and Maria Alessandra Bazzani each maintain a broad practice spanning both consultancy activities and litigation before TAR and the Council of State, with a focus on complex urban plans, projects and public procurement. Ada Lucia De Cesaris and Marta Spaini are also noted for their expertise in urban development and urban planning, while Antonio Papi Rossi specialises in the fields of traditional and renewable energy, including the construction of new plants and litigation proceedings with regard to gas and integrated water service.

Dentons’ team of experienced practitioners regularly advises clients both in and out of court on the full spectrum of administrative matters, with focus on public procurement, public tenders and concessions. Further core workflows of the practice include environmental law, town planning and urban development. Alongside her specialisation in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, Ilaria Gobbato is also noted for her expertise in the implementation of public tender procedures and the execution of public works, services and supplies. In November 2023 the firm’s public law and regulatory practice was strengthened by the arrival of town planning and authorisation procedures expert Jacopo Brambilla Sica, who joined the team from Belvedere Inzaghi & Partners. Federico Vanetti left the firm in 2023.

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s public law team advises on environmental, public procurement and general regulatory matters, including energy regulations. Head of the team Francesca Angeloni focuses on energy, infrastructure and industrial projects, and is consistently found advising clients on regulatory issues including energy regulatory and contracts with public authorities, while Emanuela Cocco is entrusted by international clients for her expertise in environmental law, public procurement law, renewables and conventional energy, as well as other regulatory compliance matters, notably in the life sciences and oil and gas sectors.

Satta Romano & Associati’s team routinely appears before both national and European Courts of law, advising clients on an array of public law matters spanning judicial defence in tenders for public contracts within the telecommunications, public works, and renewable energies sectors. Particularly skilled in energy arbitration, practice co-head Anna Romano is also noted for her expertise in the fields of public procurement and public contracts and concessions, while fellow co-chair Filippo Satta notably concentrates his capabilities on technologies and digital development in public administration, as well as energy and environment. Another key contact is Mario Natale, known for providing legal advice and assistance including litigation in all areas of tender procedures; he also specialises in town planning and permitting and land use planning.

Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie’s administrative, environmental and public law team is routinely sought out by clients for its expertise in public contracts, regulatory and town planning matters, environmental and energy issues such as the development of large industrial projects, remediation procedures, and waste management issues, as well as product compliance matters. Team is also particularly active in judicial competition law proceedings, where Roberto Cursano - whose broad practice spans tender procedures, regulatory affairs, export control and contract law - has recently led a complex litigation on the matter of payback for medical devices. Practice head Francesco Goisis is noted for regularly representing clients before administrative courts in cases related to public procurement and competition law.

Bird & Bird’s public law department is routinely entrusted by national and international clients from the infrastructure, energy and utilities, TMT, life sciences, aerospace and defence sectors, both on regulatory matters and administrative litigation. Simone Cadeddu heads the practice and is noted for his expertise in dispute resolution before administrative courts and regulatory authorities, and also advises leading international companies on infrastructure, concessions and state aid. The team also includes Jacopo Nardelli, whose practice spans public procurement contracts, public incentives and pharmaceutical regulatory matters, and Paola Bologna, who specialises in environmental issues.

Grimaldi Alliance routinely assists on a range of administrative and regulatory matters spanning infrastructure, transport, public procurement, as well as environment, urban planning, energy matters and project finance. Of particular note is the team's work before the Court of Justice of the European Union, the constitutional court, the administrative courts, as well as the Italian civil courts and the authorities, with Francesco Sciaudone and Daniela Fioretti advising clients in the energy, finance and transport sectors on public procurement, tender procedures and other regulatory matters. Sergio Massimiliano Sambri heads the public law department and specialises in privatisation procedures and structured finance (PPP/PFI), while Enrico Soprano advises on public tenders, real estate transactions and administrative authorisations. With strength in the energy sector, Rosaria Arancio is also highly recommended, as is public utilities expert Flavio Iacovone.

Osborne Clarke’s team routinely advises on partnerships between public and private entities, public procurement and tendering, as well as public finance and banking. The team is also active in advising on regulatory compliance issues, urban redevelopment projects including environmental litigation, and the implementation of projects under PNRR. Head of the practice Giorgio Lezzi notably focuses on public sector procurement and PPPs, areas in which Angelo Maria Quintieri is also well versed. Procurement and public services law expert Federica Fischetti is also recommended.

Pavia e Ansaldo‘s public law department provides comprehensive advice to corporations and public entities in the public transport, pharma, hospitality and energy sectors on public procurement and tender award disputes. Practice head Marco Giustiniani is a key contact, representing clients in particular from the construction and infrastructure sectors on complex public procurement and public tender matters. Giampaolo Grechi notably focuses on town planning, construction and energy-related matters, while Alessandro Paccione and Antonello Frasca are active in public procurement, urban planning, construction and PPP matters.

The team at PedersoliGattai provides comprehensive assistance on a wide range of public and administrative, judicial and extrajudicial matters, with an emphasis on public contracts, tender procedures and complex proceedings, including those involving urban and environmental law. The team is jointly led by Sergio Fienga, recognised for his expertise in public procurement, concessions, town planning regulations, real estate and environmental law, and Gianluca Gariboldi, who focuses on urban planning, construction, and public tenders. Alessandro Zuccaro routinely assists clients in urban and environmental redevelopment operations, public-private partnership and project financing deals.

Simmons & Simmons‘ team is equipped to advise on a range of matters related to construction, urban planning and development projects, as well as public tender procedures and environment-related issues. Mauro Pisapia leads the team, and notably concentrates her practice on town planning, environmental law, and the administrative aspects of corporate law together with public procurements expert Luigi Pontrelli and Martina Baraldo, who assists clients with public tenders, town planning and energy-related matters.

ADVANT Nctm is regularly entrusted by clients on matters related to public procurement, competition, concessions, public utilities and environmental law, as well as town planning and infrastructure. Rosemarie Serrato is a key practitioner, regularly advising urban transformation companies on all aspects of town planning law, including on environmental aspects of real estate transactions. Marco Monaco leads the team and specialises in PPPs, free way concessions, urban transformation operations, and valorisation and disposal of public assets, while Giuliano Berruti notably handles public contracts, infrastructure matters, zoning plans regulation, and issues related to pharmaceutical law. Healthcare and pharma regulatory matters specialist Francesco Follieri is also recommended.

Bertacco Recla & Partners’ team routinely advises clients on town planning, public procurement, tenders and disputes, with a particular focus on urban redevelopment projects in northern Italy. Paolo Bertacco is a key contact for zoning, planning and urban regeneration projects, while Jacopo Recla specialises in public tenders, public procurement and administrative litigation. Another key name is Francesco Rovetta, who focuses on large-scale redevelopment projects.

Belvedere & Partners advises clients on real estate developments, such as zoning law, environmental law, public procurement and PPP. Joint practice heads Guido Alberto Inzaghi and Antonio Belvedere have notable experience before the Italian administrative courts and in arbitration proceedings.

Regularly acting on behalf of large Italian and multinational companies in litigation before the administrative courts, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s multi-practice team assists with regulatory issues including public procurement, public tenders, authorisations and permits within the telecoms and media sectors, as well as in the transport, pharmaceutical and energy industries. A key contact in these areas is Marco Zotta, whose broad practice focuses on litigation before Italian administrative courts, routinely representing telecoms and life sciences clients. Competition law specialist Marco D’Ostuni is also active in regulation issues in the energy, telecoms and media fields.

De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani is routinely sought out by clients in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, betting and gaming, energy, environmental, and food and beverage sectors for advice on town planning, regulatory work, public procurement and public concessions. Practice head Antonella Terranova advises domestic and multinational companies from the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare products, betting and gaming services, areas in which Fabio Ferraro – alongside his expertise in the energy sector – is also well versed.

Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l. advises on a wide range of administrative and regulatory issues spanning transportation, water and energy, urban planning and construction. Francesco Paolo Bello notably focuses on public contracts and in the renewable energy sector in projects for the construction of renewable plants (solar, biomasses etc.) or in acquisition projects, while Giacomo Gargano is known for his focus on the fields of health, energy production, transport and public works. Annalisa D’Urbano is another key name for administrative litigation before TAR and Consiglio di Stato, as well as for out-of-court counselling in the areas of public contracts, electronic communications and environmental law.

EY TAX & LAW ITALY ‘s team provides comprehensive assistance to public bodies and companies in public tenders, PPP contracts, as well as in tariff and regulatory issues, while also handling contentious matters before the Italian administrative courts. Transactional matters also feature in the department’s workload. Maria Cirillo regularly advises on public tenders and has significant experience in the management of integrated water services. Maria Cristina Breida routinely assists international groups and Italian public and private companies, private equity funds and investment banks in real estate transactions involving high environmental and energy impact, risk management, as well as litigation and negotiation with the public administration.

LCA Studio Legale‘s public law department is regularly involved in complex contentious and non-contentious administrative law matters spanning joint ventures, public tender procedures, authorisation processes and public procurement. The team is particularly strong in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, as well as in the food and beverage industry, where it regularly assists clients before the administrative courts, while also handling transactions pertaining to the Golden Power law. Founding partner Leonardo De Vecchi is recognised for his expertise in the life sciences, food and energy sectors; Benedetta Mussini focuses on urban planning, construction and environmental law.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe’s public law department handles an array of administrative law matters, covering public contracts, urban planning and real estate. The team, led by Mariangela Di Giandomenico, is particularly active in the energy, aerospace and defence, life sciences, transport and infrastructure sectors, where it assists clients in both regulatory matters and in litigation proceedings before the Administrative Judge, Constitutional and European Court. Another key contact is Enrica Cortelli, who is noted for handling public procurement, PPPs and project financing, as well as urban and building planning.

SZA Studio Legale’s team is especially active in infrastructure investment related to the ecological transition, as well as in project financing and public concessions for water, waste management, local transport and electricity production from renewable sources. The practice is jointly led by Danilo Tassan Mazzocco, who regularly advises clients on public tenders and procurement, as well as on litigation before national administrative and tax courts, and Luca Guffanti, noted for his experience in representing public sector authorities on both public services issues and contentious matters.

A&O Shearman‘s administrative team provides comprehensive advice on regulatory and environmental law matters across the energy, infrastructure, transport, TMT and life sciences sectors. Practice head Luca Amicarelli and Roberta Errico are noted for routinely advising both domestic and international companies.

B - Health, Safety & Environment's specialisms in environmental law and health and safety matters cover remediation procedures, management and compliance. The practice is jointly led by Matteo Benozzo – an expert in waste management, environmental damage, and health and safety procedures – and Francesco Bruno, noted for his expertise in remediation procedures and the management of emissions.

Carnelutti Law Firm‘s client base includes operators from the energy, health and pharmaceuticals, telecoms and public transport sectors, which the team routinely advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters related to public procurement, town planning, infrastructure and project financing. Practice head and energy expert Francesco Paolo Francica is a key contact, as is Roberta Valentini, who focuses on building and town planning.

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario advises both private and public operators on public works such as public tendering procedures, and real estate and infrastructure projects, while also handling contentious matters before the administrative courts. Practice head Fabrizio Magrì notably focuses on large-scale works, real estate developments and town planning, while Stefano Crisci provides extrajudicial and litigation assistance in the areas of tenders, supplies and services.

The administrative and public team at CMS is regularly engaged by major contracting authorities and international businesses on public procurement and tenders, contracts and concessions, as well as non-contentious environmental and urban planning matters. The team is jointly led by Marco Iannacci, whose broad practice spans energy law, public procurement, expropriation and construction law, and Pietro Cavasola, who advises clients on complex issues regarding public procurement, public concessions and administrative authorisations.

Eversheds Sutherland Associazione Professionale‘s team provides assistance in administrative procedures for authorisations and concessions, and can also be seen representing clients in both contentious and non-contentious urban and building planning operations, public tenders, public procurement and energy-related matters. Practice head Giuseppe La Rosa has deep expertise in regulatory, public procurement and litigation work, while Gianluigi Delle Cave focuses on public contracts and urban planning.

A wide range of multinational corporations, investment funds, public administrations as well as small and medium-sized companies routinely turn to Gitti and Partners for advice on due diligence pertaining to authorisations, environmental law, construction, town planning, public services and health. The team is especially strong in the field of M&A and corporate acquisitions including offices, industrial, residential and student accommodation, as well as healthcare residences. Head of the team Laura Sommaruga is noted for her expertise in construction and urban planning, where she regularly assists public administrations and national and international clients in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings, while Federico Iasinelli frequently appears before the Administrative Judge and the Ordinary Judge.

Ughi E Nunziante’s public law department provides comprehensive advice to both Italian and foreign clients from the energy, environment, TMT, transport, medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors on a wide range of administrative matters, covering public contracts, town planning and construction, among other areas. The team is led by public law and regulation expert Andrea Marega, who routinely assists client in complex disputes before the Italian Administrative Courts, while Tiziana Fiorella notably focuses on town planning, construction and environmental law.

Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato’s public law department notably advises port operators and maritime companies on a range of administrative matters, including project financing, tenders, public procurement, grants and authorisations. The practice is jointly led by transportation, air and maritime law expert Stefano Zunarelli and Andrea Giardini, noted for his expertise in infrastructure and public procurement law.

Boutique firm Enrico Follieri & Associati Studio Legale is led by Enrico Follieri and notably focuses on Southern and Central Italy, providing comprehensive advice on town planning, public contracts and public-private partnerships.

Macchi di Cellere Gangemi’s administrative law team focuses on regulatory matters in energy and environmental law, and also assists clients with town planning, public tenders, public private partnerships and litigation. Marco Sella specialises in the electricity and oil and gas sectors.

Molinari Agostinelli‘s administrative and public law team advises clients on litigation and other administrative procedures, including public tender procedures, project finance, construction of conventional and renewable energy plants, town planning and building permits. Practice head Lorenzo Caruccio is the key contact for town planning, energy and environment-related matters, while Fausto Indelicato is particularly active in real estate matters.