BonelliErede's ‘very skilled‘ team remains at the forefront of the Italian dispute resolution market. Giuseppe Lombardi, a specialist in corporate, banking and insolvency disputes, heads the litigation practice, which routinely assists domestic and international clients before Italian courts and in multi-jurisdictional settings and Laurence Shore leads the international arbitration team. Shore is experienced both as counsel and arbitrator and has appeared before a host of international arbitration bodies, including the ICC, LCIA and ICDR. Vittorio Allavena is also noted for his focus on corporate, bankruptcy and insurance litigation. Francesco Casamassa and Giovanni Minuto are other names to note.

Chiomenti‘s dispute resolution team assists in matters relating to corporate disputes, domestic and international arbitration and sports litigation, as well as fielding ‘strong expertise in the luxury retail field’. The firm is also experienced in mediation and conciliation. Silvio Martuccelli, in addition to heading the litigation practice, advises domestic and international clients on a wide number of disputes, including class actions. Francesco D’Alessandro heads the firm’s strong white-collar crime team with a focus on finance, bankruptcy, tax and environmental offences. In 2023, Alain Maria Dell’Osso and Massimo Proto were promoted to partner, Stefano Passeri was promoted to counsel and Ennio Alagia to managing associate. Since publication, Sara Biglieri joined the firm.

ADVANT Nctm's 'reach in Italy is deep, as they are rooted and present in every sector' and the group is frequently instructed to handle litigation, arbitration and white collar criminal law. The firm represents clients in domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes with a focus on corporate and commercial litigation. Its arbitration practice has expertise in domestic and international settings, with experience assisting with arbitral disputes under ad hoc rules as well as those of the ICC. The department is headed by founding partner Alberto Toffoletto, an experienced arbitrator, and other notable members include Angelo Anglani and Roberta Guaineri, who advises on corporate and economic criminal issues.

ArbLit – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello, an international dispute resolution boutique, is experienced in a wide array of adjudicative dispute resolution mechanisms. Led by Luca Radicati Di Brozolo, Michele Sabatini, Massimo Benedettelli and Marco Torsello, the team represents clients in arbitrations concerning multiple industries, with particular strength in construction. The firm also has expertise in arbitrations between investors and the state. Its commercial litigation practice is praised for its ‘pragmatic, practical and solution-oriented’ approach. In January 2023, the firm expanded its practice further with the promotion of four new partners – Emilio Bettoni, Flavio Ponzano, Fabio Santacroce and Federica Serrantoni – and two new senior associates.

The dispute resolution practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is frequently trusted by clients to handle domestic and international disputes. Its team members are involved in matters across key industries, including TMT, construction and energy. The team is headed by Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini, Ferdinando Emanuele and Carlo Santoro. Scassellati-Sforzolini, along with Pietro Fioruzzi, also leads the white-collar crime practice, which acts for clients in internal investigations and represents corporations and senior managers in criminal, regulatory and commercial matters.

Clifford Chance attracts instructions for civil, white-collar criminal and regulatory matters and handles cases before courts of all levels. The firm’s dispute specialisms include corporate and commercial, arbitration, restructuring and insurance, regulatory enforcement and criminal defence. Head of practice Fabio Guastadisegni represents clients before the Italian supreme court, with a focus on insolvency and restructuring as well as banking and finance. Carlo Felice Giampaolino specialises in commercial, insurance and corporate issues, regularly appearing before arbitral tribunals and the commercial courts. Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari is noted for his work handling IP and data law disputes.

Dentons‘ dispute resolution group is skilled in issues relating to corporate, banking and finance, and real estate, as well as competition, commercial contracts, and product liability. The practice has ‘strong legal knowledge and experience’ and expertise ranging from acting for clients in domestic litigation to handling international arbitration. The team includes Davide Traina, a litigator and arbitrator with experience in real estate, construction, energy and infrastructure disputes. Also of note is Roberto Fabio Lipari. Since publication, Sara Biglieri left the firm.

The dispute resolution practice at DLA Piper is divided into specialised groups, with individuals handling litigation and international arbitration, financial and insurance litigation, insolvency litigation, and real estate litigation. The team is led by David Maria Marino, who is experienced in matters concerning banking, finance, insurance and trusts. Bruno Giuffrè specialises in corporate liability, and Stefano Modenesi is a skilled arbitrator. Davide Rossetti is also noted for his litigation work and ‘deep knowledge of the retail sector’. In 2023, Chiara Cimarelli was promoted to partner.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici handles high-profile and complex commercial and corporate disputes in litigation and arbitration. The firm specialises in director, professional and prospectus liability claims as well as banking litigation. Carlo Pavesi is experienced in litigation and arbitration regarding major corporate matters. Francesco Gatti is another key name and Luigi Arturo Bianchi is also noted for representing domestic and international clients in litigation and arbitration.

Gianni & Origoni acts for significant domestic and international clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation concerning a broad range of matters, including corporate, insolvency and white-collar criminal law issues. Antonio Auricchio is a co-head of the practice and specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration. He leads alongside Paolo Gnignati, a senior litigator and corporate restructuring lawyer. GianBattista Origoni is a noted litigator and arbitrator before higher courts and international arbitrations. Maristella Boellis and Luigi Romanzi were promoted to partner in 2023.

Legance - Avvocati Associati’s team acts for clients in disputes ranging from national to multi-jurisdictional level. The group, led by Stefano Parlatore and Daniele Geronzi, is also adept in advising at the pre-litigation stage. The firm is also well-versed in arbitration and ADR. Daria Pastore is noted for her extensive knowledge in the telecoms sector and has acted in civil, commercial, banking and financial disputes. Cecilia Carrara is also an experienced counsel and arbitrator for institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings.

Formed in January 2024 following the merger between Pedersoli Studio Legale and Gattai, Minoli, Partners, PedersoliGattai represents clients before courts and arbitral tribunals in complex and sensitive matters regarding, inter alia, corporate, commercial, civil, banking, insolvency and competition disputes. Carlo Pedersoli has longstanding experience as an arbitrator and litigator with experience in corporate and banking disputes. Filippo Rossi is noted for his work on financial, corporate, civil and commercial litigation. Pedersoli, Minoli and Rossi, along with Eugenio Barcellona, lead the practice. Andrea Magliani is a noted member of the team, focusing his practice on civil, contract, bankruptcy and commercial law and Sergio Fulco specialises in commercial disputes, especially surrounding banking and bankruptcy. Stefano Ferrero is also noted for his assistance in anti-trust law. Luca Minoli left the firm in March 2024.

The ‘outstanding litigation team’ at A&O Shearman handles a mixture of domestic and cross-border disputes, with particular strength in financial litigation. Francesca Petronio is a strong choice for commercial litigation and white-collar criminal law matters. She leads the practice with Amilcare Sada, who is experienced in banking, finance, restructuring and insolvency litigation. Massimo Greco left the firm.

Bird & Bird's team is able to draw on the firm's global network to handle a range of contentious matters with the group also able to offer clients access to its disputes resolution knowhow portal, Disputes+. The team advises on domestic and international commercial disputes, white-collar criminal law, arbitrations, and non-adjudicative ADR methods. Managing partner Giovanni Galimberti heads the practice and has particular expertise in IP, pharmaceutical and automotive disputes.

Led by Margherita Barié and Salvatore Nolasco, Carnelutti Law Firm’s dispute resolution practice routinely represents clients in domestic and international litigations and arbitrations. The firm acts for clients across a range of industries, including real estate, energy, manufacturing and food. Christian Patelmo is a ‘skilled litigator’ who acts for clients in debt restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings and Pierfrancesca Balcredi is noted for her focus on food, energy, pharmaceutical and real estate matters. Ruggero Rubino Sammartano and Massimo Greco joined the firm in early 2024.

FIVERS Studio Legale e Tributario is frequently entrusted by domestic and international companies and represents clients engaged in a host of industries. It has recently noted an uptick in instructions related to sport and energy disputes. Alfredo Craca, who is an experienced counsel and arbitrator, leads the practice alongside Claudio Tatozzi and Vittorio Pisapia. Carlotta Vercesi is noted for corporate, commercial and civil disputes.

Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria represents clients before arbitral tribunals and courts in frequently complex and financially significant matters. The ‘very competent’ team is led by Mariafrancesca De Leo, a noted financial litigator, and Alberto Santa Maria, who is regularly instructed by major banks, companies and government entities on EU law, antitrust and M&A matters. Bruno Cova joined the practice in April 2023 from Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; he adds expertise in disputes concerning compliance and restructuring.

The ‘extremely experienced and knowledgeable’ team at hi.lex & RaffaelliSegreti represents clients, including multinational conglomerates, in matters before domestic courts and international arbitral tribunals. The firm is skilled in handling corporate, M&A, competition, industrial property and commercial issues. The practice is led by Maurizio Traverso, Emanuela Ferro and Emanuele Breggia, all of whom are noted arbitrators.

Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for clients across a wide range of industries, including in the financial services, consumer, energy, and aerospace sectors. Christian Di Mauro, who has expertise in the life sciences space, heads the litigation and arbitration practice. Other notable names include Francesca Rolla, who leads the investigations and white-collar criminal law practice, and experienced arbitrator Andrea Atteritano.

LCA Studio Legale fields a sizeable team that is sought out by a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Gian Paolo Coppola, who is experienced in international disputes, leads the practice alongside Luciano Castelli, who regularly acts in complex commercial disputes. In 2023, Niccolò Abriani joined as partner from DLA Piper and Simone Legnani was promoted to partner.

Mondini Bonora Ginevra Studio Legale represents clients from a wide array of sectors, including IP, commercial and corporate law, in a range of disputes. Paolo Flavio Mondini is noted for his expertise in corporate, commercial and financial law. He heads the practice alongside Claudio Bonora, who is known for his banking and financial services expertise.

Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati is experienced in handling litigation and arbitration matters in a variety of sectors, including banking and finance, energy, M&A, commerce, product liability, pharmaceutical and real estate. The practice is led by restructuring and insolvency experts Valeria Mazzoletti and Paolo Pototschnig as well as Francesca Pulejo, who focuses on civil, company, commercial, banking and product liability disputes.

Osborne Clarke represents significant domestic and international clients in complex, cross-border cases. The firm regularly acts for clients active in a range of sectors, including energy, real estate, technology and investments. Federico Banti heads the dispute resolution department and handles ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, such as under the ICC and CAM rules. Also of note are Francesco Berardi and Daniele Fontanari for their work handling energy and real estate disputes, respectively.

Pavia e Ansaldo's ‘team is very easy to work with and is experienced in international disputes'. It acts in disputes concerning industries ranging from automotive, pharmaceutical, construction, energy, oil and gas, retail, manufacturing and TMT, among others. The team is led by Marina Santarelli and Maurizio Vasciminni. Eugenia Croce is noted for her focus on disputes relating to banking and finance.

Watson Farley & Williams is able to draw on the firm’s global network to act for clients in forms of dispute resolution, including arbitration and ADR. The team handles energy, infrastructure, financial services, antitrust, tax and real estate disputes among others. Elvezio Santarelli, who focuses on energy and infrastructure disputes, heads the practice, which includes Giuseppe Bulgarini, who is an experienced employment disputes lawyer.

Lorenzo De Martinis heads the dispute resolution team at Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie. The firm handles domestic and international litigation and arbitration as well as ADR options, including mediation. Francesco Maruffi specialises in financial services and insurance disputes and Luca Pescatore focuses on civil and commercial matters, with expertise in arbitration proceedings.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP has a strong international arbitration practice, especially in investment treaty arbitrations and inter-state arbitrations. Headed by Edoardo Zucchelli, Irene Petrelli and Emanuella Agostinelli, the team acts for a wide range of clients, from domestic Italian businesses to foreign multinational corporations. Francesco dell’Atti was promoted to partner in 2023.

The team at De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani specialises in litigation, arbitration and mediation. It acts for clients from a range of sectors, including retail, life sciences, automotive, agri-food, insurance, construction and energy. The team is led by Maria Cristina Franchini and Michelangelo Cicogna, who are experienced international litigation and arbitration specialists.

Eversheds Sutherland Associazione Professionale focuses on commercial and corporate, insolvency, banking and finance and insurance disputes. The firm is also experienced in arbitration. Renato Fiumalbi is adept at handling corporate, commercial and insolvency litigation. Beatrice Bigonzi is noted for her expertise in commercial litigation.

Grimaldi Alliance aids its clients in disputes across the civil and commercial areas, especially in relation to corporate, banking, bankruptcy, trusts and contract law matters. Its clients include banks, credit funds, debtors and third-party investors. The team is led by Ilario Giangrossi, Davide Contini and Francesco Sciaudone. Guido Motti is a highly experienced litigator and arbitrator before domestic and international courts.

Molinari Agostinelli is particularly adept at handling asset management litigation, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation as well as real estate and inheritance litigation. The practice is led by Ugo Molinari, a corporate and commercial litigator, and Roberto Crosti, a civil, commercial and insolvency specialist.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe divides its practice between civil and administrative and investigations and white-collar criminal law matters. The firm leverages its international network to provide cross-jurisdictional assistance to its clients in investigations and disputes. The litigation and dispute resolution team is headed by Michele Bertani and the white-collar crime team is led by Jean-Paule Castagno.

Portolano Cavallo focuses its litigation practice on its specialties: TMT, data protection, health, life sciences and luxury goods. The team is well versed in litigation and arbitration. Practice heads Martina Lucenti and Micael Montinari are experienced litigators and arbitrators, with experience in ad hoc and managed, domestic and international arbitrations.

Led by Antonio Martini and Stefano La Porta, the dispute resolution practice at CBA Studio Legale e Tributario acts for clients in disputes before Italian courts. The team has  strong track record handling company, banking, bankruptcy and inheritance law disputes. Ilaria Canepa is noted for her work in corporate litigation.

At CMS, the team has strong expertise handling matters before all levels of the Italian court system, including the Supreme Court, State Council and Constitutional Court. Additionally, it is adept in arbitration proceedings, with lawyers experienced in international arbitral matters, including practice co-head Laura Opilio. Fellow co-head Paola Ghezzi is qualified as a civil and commercial mediator and arbitrator.

K&L Gates is frequently called on to handle corporate, commercial, real estate, construction and bankruptcy disputes. The team is experienced in international arbitration proceedings before the main arbitration chambers, including CAM, ICC, LCIA and SIAC. The department is led by Stefano Bardella and Andrea Campana.

Macchi di Cellere Gangemi fields a dispute resolution team experienced in an array of areas, including banking, commercial and corporate law. The firm acts for clients in major Italian industries, including energy, automotive, telecoms and environment. Silvia Lazzeretti and Claudio Visco lead the team, which also regularly handles domestic and international arbitration.

McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato represents multinational corporations in domestic and cross-border disputes. Practice head Fabio Cozzi, who joined from Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, adds expertise in investigations and financial crime matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright regularly represents corporations and financial institutions in a range of contentious matters, with a particular focus on insurance-related disputes. The firm also hadles insolvency, M&A, banking, finance and general commercial litigation. Cecilia Buresti is the practice head and represents clients in insurance, manufacturing, real estate, energy and transport disputes, among others.

Ughi E Nunziante is experienced in international arbitration related to commercial and investment disputes. The practice is led by Luigi Cascone, who has a track record handling energy, finance and insurance disputes, and Agostino Clemente, who has expertise in privacy, IP and media matters.

Withers Studio Legale is able to draw on its global network to represent clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes. It is a strong choice for disputes in the fashion, IP, media, insurance, food and beverage, manufacturing and sports sectors. Cristina Pagni, who has experience in finance, insolvency and insurance litigation, and Matilde Rota, who specialises in commercial and banking matters, are the practice heads.