BCA Legal offers comprehensive employment law advice across regulated sectors, assisting with corporate restructurings, board-level negotiations, and employment litigation. Simone Carrà, founder and managing partner, leads the practice with extensive experience across diverse industries.

Bip Law and Tax is a recently established practice founded in 2024, and is home to team heads Andrea Mordà, Matteo Tamborini, Eleonora Cangemi, and Filippo Collia.

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario advises on labour law matters in domestic and cross-border mergers, business transfers, and corporate reorganisations. The team also handles restructuring plans, social security litigation, and agency law disputes. Gianvito Riccio heads the practice, focusing on industrial relations and social security issues.

DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi advises on all areas of labour law, including industrial relations, restructurings, and litigation, with a strong presence in transactional employment matters. Alberto De Luca focuses on reorganisations, M&A, and private equity transactions.

NIUS was set up in 2024 by former LABLAW - Studio Legale partners Michela Bani and Alessandro Paone, both experienced labour law experts.

BonelliErede, based in Milan and Rome, is a leading name in employment law, advising on all aspects of workforce management, executive remuneration, and corporate reorganisations, including large-scale redundancies and crisis-related restructuring. The practice also handles industrial relations, trade union negotiations, and litigation, representing clients in both individual and collective disputes. Marcello Giustiniani, who heads the practice, is noted for his expertise in corporate reorganisations linked to extraordinary transactions, trade union relations, social security, and international mobility. Antonella Negri brings senior experience in industrial relations, collective redundancies, business transfers, and social security litigation. Stefano Calabria advises on executive remuneration and incentive plans, employee mobility, as well as competition and confidentiality matters.

Chiomenti advises on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, assisting leading clients across the logistics, banking, fashion, retail and infrastructure sectors. The team is active in complex cross-border transactions and frequently supports high-profile M&A deals, providing employment advice throughout all phases. It also assists with restructuring and workforce reorganisation, the drafting of employment contracts, the design of remuneration and incentive schemes, and labour litigation. The group is increasingly focused on digital transformation and preventive advisory work for major brands. Emanuele Barberis advises Italian and international clients across multiple industries, while Annalisa Reale, described as ‘extremely prepared and flexible,’ is a highly regarded employment lawyer with a strong international reputation.

DLA Piper advises on all aspects of domestic and international labour, social security, and trade union law, assisting clients across a wide range of industries. The team is particularly active in employment aspects of M&A transactions, union consultations, and litigation covering dismissals, harassment, and discrimination claims. Fabrizio Morelli, head of the employment department in Italy, is based in Rome and has extensive experience in labour law, industrial relations, and social security matters. He co-leads the practice with Giampiero Falasca, who advises leading Italian and multinational companies on complex employment issues. In Milan, Federico Strada focuses on labour law, data protection, and health and safety.

Legance - Avvocati Associati advises on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, with particular strength in reorganisations, restructurings, and the employment aspects of major M&A transactions. The team’s involvement in cross-border projects continues to expand, assisting multinational and US-based clients with day-to-day consultancy and internal investigations. The firm’s client base spans sectors including banking, luxury goods, sports, utilities, and automotive. Alberto Maggi, head of the practice, has extensive experience in employment law and industrial relations. Marco D’Agostini supports clients on both advisory and contentious matters, including corporate and M&A-related employment issues, reorganisations, and litigation.

Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo advises companies on all aspects of employment law, with particular expertise in restructuring, agency contracts, and litigation. The team frequently handles complex reorganisations, M&A, and negotiations with trade unions. Franco Toffoletto is the firm's managing partner, while Raffaele De Luca Tamajo brings ‘senior experience on more complex matters’, while Emanuela Nespoli specialises in compensation and benefits, including the design and implementation of incentive schemes.

ADVANT Nctm advises on employment issues connected to restructurings, trade union relations, collective contracts, incentives, and dismissals. The team is known for handling terminations and assists top managers with remuneration and severance negotiations. Michele Bignami head of the employment department, is a recognised adviser on employment and industrial relations, particularly in M&A contexts. Patrizio Bernardo recently joined the team, strengthening its senior expertise.

De Luca & Partners advises on labour due diligence, health and safety matters, payroll, and GDPR issues. Vittorio De Luca, managing partner and head of the practice, advises corporations and private equity funds on multi-jurisdictional restructurings and M&A transactions, and 'delivers high-quality, timely guidance.' Alessandra Zilla offers broad expertise across M&A-related employment due diligence, reorganisations, restructurings, and union negotiations.

Advising on the full spectrum of employment matters, Gianni & Origoni, covers industrial and trade union relations, employment litigation, and criminal employment law. The team is also active on restructurings, reorganisations, and M&A-related employment matters. Alessandra Ferroni, who heads the practice in Milan, is an expert in labour law and industrial relations, with extensive experience in complex corporate restructurings. Saverio Schiavone, leading the Rome team, focuses on corporate restructuring operations, HR organisation, collective agreement negotiations, litigation, and individual employment contracts.

LABLAW - Studio Legale advises leading national and international companies across all areas of employment law, including industrial and trade union relations, litigation, and M&A-related employment issues. Francesco Rotondi has extensive experience in reorganisations, restructurings, extraordinary operations, and trade union disputes. Serena Fantinelli, head of the Rome office, focuses on M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, and restructurings, with significant experience in both domestic and cross-border projects.

Simmons & Simmons advises on all aspects of employment law, with particular strength in the financial sector, frequently assisting banks and multinational corporations. The team handles contentious matters such as unfair dismissal, agency disputes, and non-compete enforcement. Davide Sportelli is the head of the Milan employment group, while Stefano Lava brings ‘exceptional legal expertise,’ specialising in human resources management and employment issues arising from reorganisations and performance-related terminations.

Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie advises multinational clients on all HR aspects of complex transactional and multijurisdictional projects, with recent focus areas including remote working, gender pay gap certification, as well as whistleblowing. Massimiliano Biolchini, head of the Italian employment practice, assists clients across all areas of employment law, with particular expertise in reorganisations, industrial relations, and litigation.

Bird & Bird provides a comprehensive range of advice across contentious and non-contentious employment matters, frequently handling complex restructurings, redundancies, and business transfers for domestic and multinational clients. Led by Amedeo Rampolla and Cristiano Pambianchi, the team advises major players in the life sciences, TMT, retail, and fashion sectors. The practice is adept at high-value litigation, including whistleblowing, discrimination, breach-of-contract disputes, as well as dismissal and disciplinary cases. Rampolla focuses on hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary procedures, while Pambianchi specialises in trade union negotiations and industrial relations.

Clifford Chance advises a wide range of clients on complex employment matters, including executive agreements, co-investment plans, and the negotiation of management contracts and terminations in private equity transactions. The team is also experienced in internal investigations and employee or contractor dismissals. Simonetta Candela, head of the Italian employment law department, specialises in employment and corporate law, advising domestic and international companies on restructurings and litigation.

Dentons advises on social security and global layoffs, restructurings, as well as trade union and industrial relations, with additional expertise in supply chain risk assessment. Davide Boffi, head of the employment and labour practice in Italy and Europe, has extensive experience in incentive plans and collective agreements.

FAILLA & Partners advises on all areas of employment law, from acquisitions and agency agreements to restructurings and reorganisations, with particular expertise in whistleblowing procedures and sensitive employment litigation. Luca Failla, founding and managing partner, oversees complex reorganisation and restructuring projects. Marcello Buzzini brings senior experience advising national and international clients, while Elisabetta Cassaneti handles employment disputes ‘with discretion and skill.’

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici advises clients across sectors, including fashion, logistics, and financial services. The team has significant experience in restructurings, litigation, and HR management, and is increasingly active in corporate and M&A-related employment matters. Paola Tradati, co-head of the practice and described as 'fully dedicated to the clients’ needs,' focuses on restructuring, collective dismissals, business transfers, and incentive plans. Alongside her, co-head Nicola Bonante specialises in employment and industrial relations, advising on benefits, stock option schemes, and workforce reorganisations.

LCA Studio Legale advises on all aspects of employment law, including M&A-related matters, union negotiations, and employment litigation. Ranieri Romani, co-head of the practice, focuses on collective dismissals, business transfers, and restructuring processes. Giuseppe Bologna, also co-head, advises on the full spectrum of employment law, from general advisory work to personnel management and reorganisations.

Osborne Clarke advises clients in the pharmaceuticals, technology, and retail sectors on workforce restructuring, executive management, and senior departures. The team also acts as trusted ongoing counsel to multinational employers. Pietro Scianna, head of the employment practice, focuses on complex restructurings, industrial relations, and cross-border employment issues. Giuliana Caira advises on executive exits and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Zambelli & Partners advises clients across the banking, energy, and life sciences sectors on dismissals, business relocations, and reorganisations. Angelo Zambelli, managing partner, is recognised for his expertise in employment and labour law, industrial relations, and agency contract disputes. Barbara Grasselli, co-founder, advises domestic and international clients on organisational change and restructuring.

A&O Shearman is home to a dedicated employment team recognised for its commercially aligned guidance across the full spectrum of Italian labour matters. Led by Livio Bossotto, the group is particularly well regarded in the finance sector, acting for Italy’s leading banks and financial institutions on restructuring, contention termination, and complex regulatory matters. Its cross-border capability and pragmatic, solutions-driven approach position the practice as a trusted adviser for clients navigating sensitive workforce challenges in a highly regulated environment.

Covering the entire scope of labour law, Daverio & Florio Studio Legale is noted for its key strengths in contracts and workforce arrangements, disciplinary matters, complex restructuring, and redundancy processes. Led by founders Fabrizio Daverio and Salvatore Florio, the practice benefits from deep experience in workplace privacy, social security, as well as non-compete and trade-secret matters. Bernardina Calafiori and Vincenzo Ferrante are other practitioners to note.

Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, covering the full spectrum of employment matters, advises on restructurings, non-competes, and workplace policies, amongst other mandates, across various sectors. The department is led by experienced labour and employment specialist Marco Lanzani.

Boutique employment and labour law firm Lexellent focuses its expertise on advising domestic and international clients navigating Italy’s labour landscape. Managing partner Giulietta Bergamaschi provides strategic guidance across all levels of litigation and personnel management. Working across multiple sectors, the team supports employers with day-to-day queries and cross-border matters, including dismissals, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance.

Littler Mendelson, a specialist labour and employment law firm, delivers integrated, management-side workplace advice through its Milan-based Italian team. Covering restructurings, business transfers, disputes and compliance, the group handles the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border employment work. Under the joint leadership of Carlo Majer and Edgardo Ratti, the team draws on extensive experience in employment disputes and advisory work, supporting clients across both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s employment and labour law team provides comprehensive advice across both contentious and non-contentious matters, including workforce management, corporate restructurings, and M&A transactions. The group advises clients across sectors, such as financial services, energy, and healthcare, offering guidance on domestic and cross-border employment issues. Practice head Attilio Pavone oversees the team, which is trusted for its expertise in emerging matters, including whistleblowing, sports law, and data protection.

Pavia e Ansaldo provides support across advisory and contentious employment work, assisting employers with contracts, workplace policies, and dispute management. The team acts for clients in sectors such as fashion, healthcare, as well as education, and is experienced in restructurings and regulatory compliance. Practice head Enrico Del Guerra frequently advises healthcare providers and educational institutions on workplace regulations and agency agreements, while Enrico Banchero adds further strength in contentious mandates.

PedersoliGattai fields a well-rounded employment practice, advising multinational clients on a wide range of Italian labour law matters. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious work, with expertise in workforce management, corporate transactions, and restructuring projects. The team’s diverse mandate includes support on contracts and policies, redundancy procedures, and post-M&A integration. Practice heads Lorenzo Cairo and Francesco Simoneschi oversee the group’s labour and industrial relations litigation.

Tesoro & Partners – Employment Law Firm is home to ‘top-level employment lawyers’, geared to support complex reorganisations, cross-border employment issues, and senior executive matters. The firm advises international companies and foreign law firms on day-to-day HR management, disciplinary procedures, and employment aspects of M&A. With strong bilingual capabilities and broad expertise across the employment law spectrum, the team is led by Marco Tesoro, who is well-versed in handling intricate workforce matters.

UnioLex - Stucchi & Partners advises multinational and domestic clients on employment law, covering operational HR issues, workforce reorganisations, and contentious work. The team is experienced in restructurings, collective bargaining, and industrial relations, and is also noted for its expertise in whistleblowing, data protection, and private-banking–related employment matters. Led by partners Olimpio Stucchi, Paola Gobbi and Andrea Savoia, the practice supports clients across various sectors, including logistics, life sciences, and technology.

Andersen in Italy's 'great' employment practice is well-versed in dismissals, furlough schemes, and non-competition agreements. Uberto Percivalle oversees the team, while Francesca Capoferri is knowledgeable of labour matters. Carlotta Pecora is another key team member.

De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani advises domestic and multinational clients on HR management, corporate operations, and employment disputes. Led by Guido Callegari, the team assists with contracts, reorganisations, and workforce issues arising from M&A.

Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l. advises employers on workforce restructurings, disciplinary procedures, and contentious employment matters. With strong cross-border capability, the team assists clients on workplace safety, internal investigations, and social compliance across key sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, and financial services. The practice is led by Alessandra Maniglio.

Eversheds Sutherland Associazione Professionale provides comprehensive employment law services to national and international clients. Valentina Pomares focuses on employment matters arising from M&A transactions, while Marcello Floris has extensive experience in employment litigation and non-contentious advisory work.

EY provides comprehensive support across HR management, transactional matters, and employment disputes. Advising on matters from disciplinary procedures and employment contracts to reorganisations, dismissals, and cross-border transfers, the team also covers ESG, pay transparency, and labour compliance. The team is led by Maria Teresa Iannella, who also oversees M&A-related employment matters.

A ‘law firm of great excellence’, Hogan Lovells International LLP, led by Vittorio Moresco, offers contentious and non-contentious employment law advice. The practice offers strong support on M&A, restructuring, business transfers, downsizing, and other complex workforce transactions. The team is also geared to advise on disciplinary procedures, workplace compliance, and specialised areas, including gig-economy work.

Marco Marzano 's 'very knowledgeable' team regularly handles the full range of employment and labour matters and counts both domestic and multinational corporations among its clients. Pietro Ichino, in Milan, and Massimo Pallini, in Rome, jointly lead the team. Senior partner Luca Daffra is a key individual in the team, handling industrial relations matters, collective dismissals, and corporate reorganisation work. Daffra is ably assisted by Marco Marzano.

K&L Gates advises employers on labour and industrial relations matters, from day-to-day personnel management to restructuring and collective dismissal procedures. The group supports clients with redundancy plans, social security processes, and negotiations with trade unions, and is experienced in drafting contracts, policies, and incentive schemes. Led by Roberto Podda, the team also handles labour disputes and due diligence, with notable strength across technology, tourism, and pharmaceuticals.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises on employment matters, including workforce restructurings, M&A-related employment issues, and outsourcing in regulated or unionised contexts. With a growing contentious practice, particularly in harassment and mobbing claims, the group is instructed by major employers for both strategic advisory work and litigation. Mario Scofferi leads the practice.

Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati supports a wide portfolio of national and multinational employers operating across industries such as technology, finance, and retail. The practice covers all aspects of employment law, including the structuring of contracts and incentive schemes, advisory work on employment issues, union-related procedures, and the management of employment disputes. The practice is co-led by practice heads Alessandro De Palma and Luca Garramone.

Portolano Cavallo is home to a well-experienced employment team, particularly active in the tech and media sectors. The group benefits from practice head Andrea Gangemi, supporting clients on collective agreements, contractual disputes, and security matters.

SZA Studio Legale is noted for its strength in dismissals, workplace safety, and contentious employment matters. The team, led by Luca Borghi, advises domestic and international employers across transport, healthcare, and public services on collective procedures, restructurings, and industrial relations.

Ughi E Nunziante‘s employment practice is noted for its cross-border capabilities and experience advising multinational clients on Italian labour law. Led by Federico Torzo, the practice handles both contentious and non-contentious work, with particular expertise in restructurings, executive matters, and industrial relations across key commercial sectors.

‘A perfectly balanced team’, the employment team at WST advises domestic and international clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team provides guidance on high-stakes litigation, complex HR challenges, and day-to-day employment issues. Practice head Marialucrezia Turco oversees the team across Italy’s key markets and draws on international partnerships to support cross-border mandates.