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"In a company, a lawyer is like a project manager: he tries to anticipate risks and has an increasingly coordinating role."

"In a company, a lawyer is like a project manager: he tries to anticipate risks and has an increasingly coordinating role."

Francesco Pergolini, Vodafone’s head of litigation for Italy, spoke to Leaders League about the role of the litigator within a company, the importance of preparation for, and preve...
Luca Campitelli (Compliance Manager and Responsible for Antitrust): Compliance at Ferrari, a global company with an Italian soul

Luca Campitelli (Compliance Manager and Responsible for Antitrust): Compliance at Ferrari, a global company with an Italian soul

Luca Campitelli, compliance manager and responsible for antitrust compliance at Ferrari, tells Leaders League about his journey to Maranello, the opportunities and challenges for t...
Pietro Galizzi (Plenitude): “We aim to promote a culture of energy efficiency”

Pietro Galizzi (Plenitude): “We aim to promote a culture of energy efficiency”

Pietro Galizzi, Head of Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Affairs at Plenitude, Italy’s largest energy company, spoke to Leaders League about the group’s ethos and goals, the centra...
"Zurich has obtained authorisation from the ECB to carry out banking activities in Italy"

"Zurich has obtained authorisation from the ECB to carry out banking activities in Italy"

Diana Allegretti, General Counsel of Zurich Italia, and Andrea Vitale, Head of Legal and Litigation, told Leaders League about their recent activities including the historic acquis...
"We are very proud that our firm represents Italy in the launch of the Italian Greener Litigation Pledge."

"We are very proud that our firm represents Italy in the launch of the Italian Greener Litigation Pledge."

Roberto Oliva, a partner at Pavia e Ansaldo, discusses with Leaders League about the Greener Litigation initiative, the major trends in arbitration and litigation, as well as the m...
"The transformation of the energy sector is profound: Shell Italy is at the forefront as an integrated energy player"

"The transformation of the energy sector is profound: Shell Italy is at the forefront as an integrated energy player"

Francesco Pennisi, Shell's Head of Legal for Italy, spoke to Leaders League about the Shell Group's more than 100-year presence in the Italian peninsula, its ongoing projects there...
“The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, if completed, will be the largest in the history of tech industry.”

“The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, if completed, will be the largest in the history of tech industry.”

Salvo Fasciana, lecturer in Intellectual Property and IT Law at the University of Sussex, gives Leaders League his opinion on major matters in the field, from the adequacy decision...
"Breaking old patterns of behavior you have contributed to is what makes an approach truly innovative”

"Breaking old patterns of behavior you have contributed to is what makes an approach truly innovative”

Luca Chiama, Legal Director of the Prada Group, a lover of opera and sailing boats, told Leaders League about his work at the company and his curious and innovative approach. An ad...
"What really counts is not the knowledge, which tomorrow will already be old, but the attitude to find the answers."

"What really counts is not the knowledge, which tomorrow will already be old, but the attitude to find the answers."

Marco Ancora, already passionate about data protection and management, took over the role of DPO at ING Italia in 2019. Since then, he has been involved in promoting a culture of d...
“In the recent months, the Italian Chapter of the CIArb has been particularly active."

“In the recent months, the Italian Chapter of the CIArb has been particularly active."

The European Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators took place on 21 April in Venice. Giovanni Profazio, Chairperson of the Italian Chapter...
“We are rowing in the same direction: data protection is a priority for everyone"

“We are rowing in the same direction: data protection is a priority for everyone"

Coming from the world of IP and competition, Telepass’ data protection officer Davide Ajello, is used to dealing with privacy issues in practice as well as theory. Taking a pragmat...
"Patrimonio literally means “the duty of the father towards the things he owns”, which is why managing it is so dear to people."

"Patrimonio literally means “the duty of the father towards the things he owns”, which is why managing it is so dear to people."

Marco Jannon and Giovanni Gigliotti, partners at Pavia e Ansaldo, explain the major topics around wealth management, the market trends and the benefits of ahead planning.
“Despite the uncertain economic outlook, there are several factors favoring deal-making activity in 2024”

“Despite the uncertain economic outlook, there are several factors favoring deal-making activity in 2024”

Paola Carlotti and Anna Saraceno, parters at Pavia e Ansaldo, explain the current M&A and private equity environment in Italy, and what can be expected in the next year.
"GLP's distinctive style can be summed up in three words: passion, determination and dedication."

"GLP's distinctive style can be summed up in three words: passion, determination and dedication."

GLP Intellectual Property Office was founded in 1967 by Gilberto Luigi Petraz. Today, the founder’s sons are pulling the reins of the group. Davide Luigi joined GLP in 1996, after ...
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Stefano Simontacchi: “We wanted to be a first mover in Libya's resurgence and growth”

Stefano Simontacchi: “We wanted to be a first mover in Libya's resurgence and growth”

As BonelliErede launches an exclusive cooperation agreement with Zahaf & Partners, one of Libya’s most prominent law firms, we discuss the move with BonelliErede’s president.
Lorenzo Ranieri: “Climate change is having a direct impact on liability arguments in insurance litigation”

Lorenzo Ranieri: “Climate change is having a direct impact on liability arguments in insurance litigation”

We speak to one of PG Legal's senior insurance litigators about insurance and labor disputes in yachting, and the impact of climate change on insurance litigation.
Niccolò Bertolini Clerici: “White-collar crime laws should make more use of plea bargaining and alternative dispute resolution”

Niccolò Bertolini Clerici: “White-collar crime laws should make more use of plea bargaining and alternative dispute resolution”

Major Italian firm Legance is well-versed in compliance and criminal law. Its head of white-collar crime walks us through criminal trends, the Italian regulatory environment, and w...
Legance: “The new Italian arbitration legislation will make Italy a more popular seat for international cases”

Legance: “The new Italian arbitration legislation will make Italy a more popular seat for international cases”

One of the leading law firms in Italy, Legance has strong cross-border capabilities. Cecilia Carrara and recently arrived partner Sven von Mensenkampff discuss their Germany-facing...
Filippo Fioretti: “The best advice I could give a company? Implement a concrete, effective competition compliance program”

Filippo Fioretti: “The best advice I could give a company? Implement a concrete, effective competition compliance program”

The head of Pavia e Ansaldo's widely respected competition practice talks to us about the current hot topics in the Italian competition arena and potential challenges ahead for Ita...
Chiomenti: “Our management is strengthened by its generational spread”

Chiomenti: “Our management is strengthened by its generational spread”

Promoted across three rankings in our Corporate & Finance research cycle, Chiomenti had a strong year. We speak to its co-managing partners about its strategy and its success.
Giovanni Lega: “I want LCA to be Italy’s first listed law firm”

Giovanni Lega: “I want LCA to be Italy’s first listed law firm”

A first-time entrant in four separate rankings in our Corporate & Finance research cycle, LCA Studio Legale had a very strong year. We speak to its founder and managing partner...
Mario Di Giulio: “Combatting greenwashing protects not just consumers but competitors”

Mario Di Giulio: “Combatting greenwashing protects not just consumers but competitors”

ESG values often appear in marketing materials, but it's far harder to really put them into practice. Pavia e Ansaldo partner Mario Di Giulio talks to us about how, specifically, t...
BonelliErede: “Our ESG mission goes far beyond solely compliance-related aspects”

BonelliErede: “Our ESG mission goes far beyond solely compliance-related aspects”

BonelliErede’s president Stefano Simontacchi, its Cairo-based corporate partner Francesca Secondari, and its widely capable litigator Lazare Vittone talk to us about how the firm i...
Michelangelo Cicogna: “Arbitral institutions might dare a little more to create cost-reduction frameworks for parties”

Michelangelo Cicogna: “Arbitral institutions might dare a little more to create cost-reduction frameworks for parties”

With 150 cases under his belt as arbitrator, counsel or secretary, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani's head of arbitration talks to us about what has changed, and what should chan...
Michele Semenzato: “Funds risk closing deals at any cost, without a clear path of value creation for the company”

Michele Semenzato: “Funds risk closing deals at any cost, without a clear path of value creation for the company”

The co-founding partner of Wise Equity, one of the leading private equity firms in the Italian mid-market, talks to us about current trends, market challenges, and Wise’s strategy.
Marco Albissi: “Economic growth and a positive outlook are boosting PE growth in Italy”

Marco Albissi: “Economic growth and a positive outlook are boosting PE growth in Italy”

One of the investment managers at Alto Partners, a leading mid-market private equity firm in Italy, talks to us about the current Italian investment environment and what makes Alto...
Molinari Agostinelli: “The right way forward is a combination of the new ways and the old”

Molinari Agostinelli: “The right way forward is a combination of the new ways and the old”

In July, finance expert Riccardo Agostinelli jumped ship with his team from Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners to Molinari e Associati, transforming the latter into Molinar...
Stefano Bianchi: “Italy’s entrepreneurial texture is defined by an array of sophisticated, complex SMEs”

Stefano Bianchi: “Italy’s entrepreneurial texture is defined by an array of sophisticated, complex SMEs”

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Pavia e Ansaldo is a longstanding law firm of repute in Italy. Its managing partner tells us about his vision for the firm.
Vittorio Noseda: “We completely changed our business proposition and approach”

Vittorio Noseda: “We completely changed our business proposition and approach”

Advant is a new law firm alliance formed by Italian firm Nctm, German firm Beiten Burkhardt and French firm Altana. One of its leadership partners, a former managing partner of Nct...
“IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines and related knowhow should be licensed, not waived”

“IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines and related knowhow should be licensed, not waived”

2020-’21 has proven to be a crucial juncture for healthcare, life sciences and patents. Legance IP partner Monica Riva and associate Francesco Chierichetti walk us through some of ...
Lorenzo Ranieri: "New insurance clauses are specifically stating that pandemics are not forces majeures"

Lorenzo Ranieri: "New insurance clauses are specifically stating that pandemics are not forces majeures"

The PG Legal litigator and arbitrator discusses changes in the insurance disputes landscape, some interesting work recently handled by the firm, and the ins and outs of yachting in...
Cecilia Carrara: "We understand the specific needs and legal culture of German clients"

Cecilia Carrara: "We understand the specific needs and legal culture of German clients"

The head of Legance's German desk tells us about the importance of that desk, and how Italy can do better as a seat of arbitration.
Federico Sutti: “An international outlook mixed with a strong local presence is a winning strategy”

Federico Sutti: “An international outlook mixed with a strong local presence is a winning strategy”

Federico Sutti is not only the managing partner of Dentons in Italy but the architect of the firm’s launch in the country. Eight months after this launch, we met with Sutti in Mila...
Simona Lavagnini & Luigi Goglia: "We have become a gateway to Europe and Italy for many multinationals"

Simona Lavagnini & Luigi Goglia: "We have become a gateway to Europe and Italy for many multinationals"

The founding partners of LGV Avvocati speak to us about the firm's strategy for growth and its success in the IP sector.
Elisabetta Mina & Marina Lanfranconi: "We are specialized in the drafting of commercial IP agreements"

Elisabetta Mina & Marina Lanfranconi: "We are specialized in the drafting of commercial IP agreements"

Milalegal is a law firm that specializes in IP rights, industrial property and advertising law, with a focus in the film, media, entertainment, design and fashion sectors. We inter...
Pier Luigi Roncaglia: “China and the Internet are certainly the next challenges”

Pier Luigi Roncaglia: “China and the Internet are certainly the next challenges”

SIB (Società Italiana Brevetti) is a highly regarded Italian IP boutique with experience in civil and criminal cases. We speak to one of its partners about what lies ahead in the I...
Luigi Franzolin: "The 'Patent Box' regulation has significantly boosted patent filings in Italy"

Luigi Franzolin: "The 'Patent Box' regulation has significantly boosted patent filings in Italy"

Founded in 1879, the same year Edison invented the electric lightbulb, Studio Torta is one of the oldest and most prestigious IP firms in Italy. One of its key partners tells us wh...
Filippo Troisi: "Our partners are not allowed to be members of company boards"

Filippo Troisi: "Our partners are not allowed to be members of company boards"

One of Legance's founding partners details the key factors that have contributed to the rapid growth of the Italian firm, recounting how the firm became a recognized institution in...