BonelliErede advises clients in a wide range of circumstances in which employment issues may arise, including advising on employment aspects of M&A transactions, transfers of undertakings, collective dismissal procedures and consultations with labour unions. Executive compensation is another area of expertise. The team is led by Marcello Giustiniani, who specialises in matters concerning senior managers. Within the team, Antonella Negri is skilled in employment matters regarding industrial relations and social issues. Also of note is senior associate Stefano Calabria.

DLA Piper assists its clients with labour, social security and trade union matters both in and out of court. The firm is experienced in managing reorganisation and restructuring processes, collective dismissals, industrial relations and disciplinary procedures for global and national entities. Fabrizio Morelli, who heads the employment department, is seasoned in labour law issues related to large M&A operations. Giampiero Falasca advises clients on contentious matters, trade union relations and social security law. Also of note is Federico Strada, who specialises in employment law within the aviation, insurance, food and oil & gas sectors. In July 2023, Antonella Del Greco was promoted to legal director.

Legance - Avvocati Associati assists notable Italian and multinational entities on all aspects of employment law across industries and business sectors. The firm is regularly instructed to carry out multi-jurisdictional surveys and opinions. In addition, the firm is deeply familiar with employment issues arising in connection to M&A operations and reorganisation or downsizing processes. Managing partner Alberto Maggi  practice which includes Elena Ryolo, who assists in major industrial disputes and innovative start-ups, and Marco D’Agostini, experienced in M&A-related employment matters.

Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo advises major corporations on organisation reviews, union agreements and high-profile director disputes. The firm is a member of the Ius Laboris alliance, the largest international alliance of employment law firms, allowing it to draw on expertise for multi-jurisdictional mandates. The practice is led by managing partner Franco Toffoletto, who has experience in international employment matters, and Raffaele De Luca Tamajo, who advises employers on employment, labour and social security law. Within the team, Emanuela Nespoli specialises in restructuring, agency contracts and litigation connected to employment matters. In January 2023, Chiara Torino and Andrea Morone left for Grimaldi Alliance and DWF respectively, with Giovanni Morpurgo joining from Grimaldi in June 2023.

Chiomenti supports Italian and foreign entities with a wide variety of employment law service on standalone matters and in connection with the firm’s transactional work. The firm is experienced in assisting clients with industrial relations and social security. It focuses on employment matters related to restructurings and reorganisations, internal policy advice, collective agreement negotiations and drafting employment contracts. Emanuele Barberis heads the practice and specialises in employment matters relating to the fashion and retail industries. Within the practice, Annalisa Reale is recognised for her employment advice connected to complex restructurings. In late 2023, Valeria De Lucia was made partner.

Full-service employment boutique De Luca & Partners advises its notable domestic and international clients on day-to-day employment matters and issue-specific matters regarding transactions and disputes. The firm is particularly skilled in assisting clients on the employment law aspects of corporate and M&A transactions. Managing partner Vittorio De Luca leads the practice and advises a range of businesses in cross-border employment matters. Within the team, Stefania Raviele is noted for her work on union negotiation matters and Alessandra Zilla is noted for her advice on reorganisations, restructurings and M&A-related employment due diligence. In June 2023, Valentino Biasi was promoted to partner.

Gianni & Origoni represents multinational and domestic clients across industries and sectors. The firm assists with industrial relations, litigation, regulation and compliance, M&A-related employment issues and restructuring matters. The firm maintains offices across jurisdictions enhancing its assistance on cross-border matters. Alessandra Ferroni, an expert in industrial relations and top management matters, and Saverio Schiavone, an expert in restructuring processes and HR management, lead the practice team. Matteo Fusillo left the firm in early 2024.

An employment law boutique with offices across Italy, including a Bari office opened in April 2023, LABLAW - Studio Legale advises major national and international companies in all their employment and labour law matters. The firm is seasoned in issues surrounding social security and union disputes, as well as issues that may arise in connection with restructurings, redundancies and M&A matters. Francesco Rotondi is noted for employment work surrounding reorganisations and restructurings. Michela Bani has particular expertise in the management of relationships with executives. Laura Cinicola left the firm in February 2023. In April 2023, Marci Pati Clausi was promoted to partner and Pierluigi Quaranta joined the firm.

ADVANT Nctm advises major multinational clients, including but by no means limited to major airline companies, on a range of employment law matters. The firm is skilled in sensitive termination matters and related settlement negotiations to avoid litigation. It also regularly provides ongoing advice on the management of employment relations. The deployment is led by Michele Bignami who specialises on employment issues connected to restructuring, trade union relations and dismissals. Within the team, Roberta Russo is recognised for her advice on employment matters in M&A transactions and corporate restructuring exercises.

Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie covers a broad range of employment related matters, from the ordinary to the complex. The firm utilises its multi-disciplinary offices across the globe to draw the requisite expertise for each of its clients matters. The employment practice is headed by Massimiliano Biolchini, who focuses his practice on assisting global businesses in reorganisations, industrial relations and litigation. Serena Fantinelli is experienced in HR issues related to domestic and must-jurisdictional transactions and restructurings.

Bird & Bird acts for clients on contentious and non-contentious, domestic and international employment law matters. The firm is experienced in hiring and disciplinary procedures, incentives plans and disputes as well as individual and collective dismissals. The practice is headed by HR management expert Amedeo Rampolla and Cristiano Pambianchi, who advises on daily employment matters as well as on dismissals and employment litigation and arbitration. In May 2023, Daphne Diorio Borri was promoted to counsel within the practice.

Clifford Chance advises on the traditional aspects of employment law as well as a range of specialist areas, including ESG issues, equalities matters, internal investigations, data privacy and corporate governance. The firm also assists in management contract negotiations and employee incentive plan discussions. Simonetta Candela is the head of the firm’s Italian employment law department; she is experienced in employment law matters related to corporate law, restructuring processes and litigation.

Dentons boasts a strong employment practice, advising on employment, labour, social security and trade union matters. The practice assists international clients on restructurings and reorganisations, industrial relations and agency relationships. The firm, with locations across the globe, is well-adapted to support its clients on cross-border matters. Davide Boffi is the employment practice head, providing assistance on domestic and international employment matters. He is experienced in trade union negotiations, corporate restructurings, individual and collective dismissals, and M&A-related employment issues.

Taking on four new associates in 2023, employment boutique FAILLA & Partners aids companies in contentious and non-contentious matters related to acquisitions, agency agreements, disciplinary procedures, dismissals, social security, reorganisations and industrial relations. In particular, the firm has increased its expertise in internal investigations on matters ranging from allegations of sexual misconduct to employment contract breaches. Founding member and managing partner Luca Failla is noted for his management of sensitive reorganisations and restructuring projects on the national and international stage. Within the team, Marcello Buzzini is noted for his assistance in employment-related litigation.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici advises clients of all sizes on employment law matters across industries, such as fashion, logistics, financial services, food & beverages and insurance. The team is equipped to assist on complex litigation, industrial relations and restructurings as easily as it assists on day-to-day advisory matters. The practice is led by Paola Tradati, who focuses on restructuring processes and collective dismissals, and Nicola Bonante, who specialises on industrial relations. In April 2023, Pietro Scianna left the firm for Osborne Clarke.

Osborne Clarke maintains a concentrated practice of lawyers with experience in handling reorganisations and restructurings, as well as employment litigation. The firm’s global coverage ensures a seamless cross-border service for major, multinational, employment matters. It is also well-equipped to handle labour issues arising in the technology sector. Pietro Scianna, who joined the firm in April 2023 from Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici, heads the employment practice and handles personnel management to the labour law aspects of corporate transactions. Stefano Lava left the practice for Simmons & Simmons in April 2023.

Simmons & Simmons advises on all matters that may arise in an employment law context, such as labour issues related to major restructurings, senior management exits, internal investigations, litigation and the management of relations with employees. The firm’s international presence and multi-practice nature enables it to provide a full-coverage service complemented by its local knowledge and expertise. Davide Sportelli heads the practice and personally handles individual and collective dismissals as well as employment issues in corporate transactions. Counsel Emanuela Boca is highly experienced in employment law matters, industrial relations, and related litigation while Stefano Lava, who joined from Osborne Clarke in April 2023, specialises in the full spectrum of employment law.

Zambelli & Partners assists domestic companies and subsidiaries of international groups in restructurings and downsizings. The firm is also well acquainted with trade union law matters, including relationship management with unions, and employment litigation involving senior management. The practice is led by founding and managing partner Angelo Zambelli, reputed for his expertise in planning and implementing extraordinary finance operations and restructuring plans. Barbara Grasselli, within the practice, is known for her advice on personnel restructuring plans for Italian and foreign companies.

A&O Shearman maintains a robust employment and labour practice in Italy with a strong cross-border element. On the employment side, the firm advises on matters relating to restructurings and reorganisations, redundancies, sensitive investigations as well as trade union law. The firm is also well-versed in disputes over trade secrets. Livio Bossotto heads the practice advising on individual dismissals, agency agreements and cross-border employee transfers for major corporations and financial institutions.

Daverio & Florio Studio Legale boasts a broad employment practice, covering all aspects of labour and social security law. Its specialisations include advising on employment contracts, disciplinary proceedings, individual and collective dismissals, restructurings, health and safety and pensions. Within the team, Fabrizio Daverio is noted for his M&A-related employment advice, and Salvatore Florio regularly acts on employment matters within the banking sector, including assisting in negotiations with trade unions.

 

LCA Studio Legale maintains a wide scope of practice in its employment department, advising on disputes, recruitment drives, employment agreement negotiations, transfers of undertakings, restructuring processes, trade union relations and social security. In addition, the firm is experienced in assisting leading companies in the employment matters relating to complex M&A transactions. The firm is led by Giuseppe Bologna, who advises on personnel management and employment disputes, and Ranieri Romani, who focuses on collective dismissals and transfers of undertakings.

Recently expanding its practice with a new office in Bergamo, Lexellent advises its clients across the gamut of the employment field, including assisting on reorganisations, HR management and trade union negotiations as well as day-to-day advisory work. The practice is led by managing partner Giulietta Bergamaschi who advises on personnel management, trade union negotiations and management plans. In May 2023, Matteo Luzzana and Martina Rovetta joined the firm as partner and of counsel respectively.

Littler Mendelson advises major multinational businesses across the whole spectrum of employment law, such as litigation and arbitration, restructurings and reorganisations, remuneration policies and transferring of business. The firm operates domestically and internationally, with experience assessing global corporate policies and collective dismissals. The practice is led by Carlo Majer, who focuses on industrial relations, restructurings and reorganisations, and Edgardo Ratti, who focuses on industrial relations and employment litigation.

Norton Rose Fulbright is seasoned in providing advice on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The firm assists domestic and international clients from across industries and focuses its practice on disputes, industrial relations, commercial agency agreements and social security matters. Attilio Pavone is the firm’s head of practice with expertise in corporate restructurings, larger-scale redundancies and individual dismissals.

Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati’s employment department is experienced in advising major national and international clients on matters ranging across employment law. The firm handles employment matters in all major industries within Italy, including food, IT, banking and finance, chemicals, travel and leisure, retail and real estate. Alessandro De Palma  and Luca Garramone lead the employment practice, which also contains Cesare De Falco, noted for his advisory work on relationship management with top managers, corporate crises, mass redundancies and litigation.

The employment team at Pavia e Ansaldo, which regularly assists in employment-related litigation and transaction matters, is led by Enrico Del Guerra, an expert in Italian health and safety regulations and the termination of agency relationships. The firm’s clients come from a range of industries, including construction, fashion, HR and education. Enrico Banchero is noted for his expertise in agency agreements whilst Valentina Simonelli is recognised for her work on M&A-related employment assistance.

PedersoliGattai is well-versed in advising clients on employment matters across an array of industries in Italy, including energy, retail, pharmaceuticals, fashion and automotives. The firm regularly assists multinational corporations on international matters. Its employment focuses are restructuring, senior management dismissals, disciplinary procedures, transfers of undertakings and labour relations. Lorenzo Cairo advises across the spectrum of employment law. Francesco Simoneschi advises national and international clients on industrial relations, reorganisations and restructurings. Within the team, Alessandro Crosta is noted for his litigation and general employment law assistance.

Employment boutique Tesoro & Partners – Employment Law Firm assists a broad range of clients on domestic and international employment matters. The firm regularly advises on cross-border matters and consistently provides comprehensive ongoing advice to major corporations, such as advising on recruitment, dismissals, disciplinary processes and internal policy changes. The practice is led by Marco Tesoro who is noted for his support in trade union relations matters as well as disputes.

UnioLex - Stucchi & Partners advises major multinational corporations on employment matters, providing assistance on all aspects of employment law, including litigation, collective agreements, industrial relations, competition matters, data processing and whistle-blowing. Head of practice Olimpio Stucchi is well-versed in handling employment matters across industries, such as insurance, banking fashion, manufacturing, retail and tourism. Paola Gobbi and Andrea Savoia also head the practice and boast broad expertise in employment law.

De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani assists clients in employment matters across industries, including in aviation, automotive, energy, cereals, oil and gas, fashion, pharmaceuticals and publishing. The firm is experienced in providing day-to-day employment as advice as well as advising on collective and individual dismissals, litigation, M&A-related employment matters and reorganisations. Guido Callegari leads the employment practice with a personal focus on industrial relations, litigation, senior management relations and restructurings.

Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is well-practiced in assisting major corporate and financial, Italian clients across the gamut of employment law. The firm has appeared before Italy’s highest appellate court in connection with labour disputes and is experienced in handling the employment and social security aspects of extraordinary administration procedures. The practice is led by Patrizio Bernardo who maintains broad employment expertise.

Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l. assists national and multinational clients in employment matters across a range of industries, including logistics, transportation, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage. The firm is primed to assist on cross-border as part of the broader Deloitte Legal global network. Alessandra Maniglio, who heads the employment and benefits practice, is deeply familiar health and safety regulations for workplaces. In June 2023, Pietro Venerando retired from the practice whilst Stefano Miniati was promoted to partner.

EY TAX & LAW ITALY provides its clients day-to-day advice on employment matters as well as litigation and transaction-specific employment support. The firm is experienced with disciplinary procedures, health and safety, dismissals, industrial relations, compensation, agency contracts and collective agreements. Managing partner and head of practice Stefania Radoccia is well-versed in restructuring, reorganisation and M&A-related employment matters. Maria Teresa Ianella advises on M&A-related employment matters and industrial relations. Matteo Fusillo was a new arrival in February 2024.

Grimaldi Alliance is adept at advising clients on a broad range of employment matters, such as restructurings and downsizings, collective dismissals, industrial relations and litigation relating to senior management.  In January 2023, Giovanni Morpurgo left for, and Chiara Torino joined from, Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo. Since publication, Enrico Boursier Niutta has departed.

K&L Gates regularly advises employers on matters relating to personnel management, both on a day-to-day and a situation-specific basis. The firm is well-versed in employment and labour issues across industries, including technology, tourism, digital media, pharmaceuticals, logistics and transportation. Roberto Podda is the head of the labour, employment and workplace safety department - he routinely advises multinational corporations and national industrial groups on all aspects of employment law matters.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe frequently assists with domestic and cross-border employment matters, whether contentious or non-contentious. The firm is particularly skilled in advising on matters relating to M&A transactions, industrial relations, employee incentives, collective dismissals, agency agreements and litigation. Mario Scofferi heads the practice whilst advising on the management of employment relations and agency relationships.

Portolano Cavallo is familiar with employment law matters across industries, with a particular strength in the digital and media sectors. The firm is expert in issues relating to special collective agreements, social security and changes connected to technology in the workplace. Andrea Gangemi is the head of practice and specialises in employment contracts for senior management, consultation agreements, incentives and dismissals.

Watson Farley & Williams handles both contentious and non-contentious employment matters for its clients. The firm’s scope of practice is wide, covering industrial relations, individual and collective dismissals, restructurings, M&A-related transactions, disciplinary procedures and senior management agreements. Its clientele includes major national and multinational corporations. The practice is led by Giuseppe Bulgarini d’Elci who regularly advises across the spectrum of labour and trade union law.

SZA Studio Legale focuses its employment practice on four key issue-types: dismissals, health and safety, employment litigation and transfers of undertakings. The firm is also growing its gender equality and ESG expertise which are two burgeoning employment law areas within Italy. In addition, the firm regularly advises national and international clients in labour litigation and industrial relations. Luca Borghi leads the practice with particular skill in assisting public organisations.