Lawyers in Italy

Massimo Braga

Associate Partner

Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati

Massimo Campailla

He has been a partner of Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato since 1995 and has been its national Managing Partner since 2013. He has extensive experience in maritime and transport law, international trade law, corporate, administrative and customs law. He advises port authorities, port enterprises, terminal operators, airport management companies and airports. He also advises and represents major insurance companies (in all complex insurance areas), ship-owners, carriers, port operators, freight-forwarders and logistics companies, as well as public institutions and public controlled companies. He is qualified to represent Clients before the Italian Supreme Court.

Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato

Massimo Cremona

Of Counsel

FIVERS Studio Legale e Tributario

Massimo Di Terlizzi

Chairman

Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati

Massimo Dramis

Partner

Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo

Massimo Giaconia

Massimo Giaconia is Of Counsel to the EY Tax Group and has an extensive experience in international corporate taxation and private clients. He has a significant knowledge of financial industry including leasing, pharmaceutical industry, information technology, oil and gas, industrial and consumer products, because of several engagements from clients in Italy, Europe and the US. He is involved in several Transfer Pricing Projects. He is often lectures at conferences and seminars on taxation organized by Business Schools, specialized entities and Industrial Associations. Career Prior to joining the firm in 2020, he was Head of Tax at Baker & McKenzie and before Tax Partner of Ernst & Young. In 1999, he was also in charge of the Italian Tax Desk of Ernst & Young in New York City. He spent 3 years (1994/1997) with Maisto law firm and 5 years (1989/1994) as Head of Tax of Italian mutinationals (Agusta Elicotteri and Rizzoli Corriere della Sera) Professional Memberships He has an active role at IFA, International Fiscal Association (member of International Executive board from 2006 to 2012 and General Secretary of the Italian Branch from 2112 to 2025). He is currently the Italian representative at the European Region IFA board He is providing assistance to AIDAF, the Italian chapter of Family business, as board member and adviser on tax matters.

EY

Massimo Occhiena

Partner

LawaL STA

Massimo Petrucci

Tax Advisor and Auditor - Partner

bureau Plattner

Massimo Proto

Massimo assists Italian and foreign clients in handling civil, commercial, corporate, banking and insurance litigation, both before ordinary courts and in arbitration proceedings, as well as in drafting and conclusion of contracts. Massimo has gained significant experience in arbitrary proceedings and is regularly appointed in ad hoc and administered arbitrations. He appears on the list of arbitrators of the Arbitration Chamber for Public Contracts at ANAC and the Arbitration and Conciliation Chamber of Cooperation.

Chiomenti

Massimo Ritrovato

Partner

Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati

Massimo Sterpi

PARTNER

Gianni & Origoni

Massimo Trentino

Partner

CMS

Massimo Zamorani

Partner and Head of Commercial Law

Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l.

Matia Campo

CMS

Matilde Rota

Matilde Rota is a partner in the Litigation & Arbitration department and co-head of the Italian Dispute Resolution practice, operating from the Milan and Padua offices. She has solid experience in corporate and commercial litigation, international arbitration, and advisory work on ESG matters. She is regularly entrusted with highly complex disputes, often involving cross-border elements that require an integrated approach combining domestic law, international conventions, and European regulations—particularly in matters of jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement of foreign judgments. In corporate litigation, Matilde advises leading Italian and international companies in disputes related to extraordinary transactions, directors’ liability (D&O), banking operations, and contractual disputes, as well as in product liability and debt recovery proceedings. She is recognized for her ability to structure effective litigation strategies and guide clients through sensitive disputes, always maintaining a business-oriented perspective. In arbitration, Matilde has extensive experience in both institutional and ad hoc proceedings, including ICC, CAM, and CAS arbitrations. She regularly acts as counsel in international and domestic arbitrations and is particularly active in sports arbitration, where she represents athletes, clubs, agents, and sports institutions before major national and international bodies, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).Matilde is also a key point of reference for legal assistance on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues. She collaborates with companies and investors, supporting them in developing compliance strategies and managing legal risks related to human rights, environmental responsibility, and sustainability across the supply chain. Her work in this area spans multiple sectors, including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, fashion & luxury, food, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and asset management. She also provides assistance to private clients and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in complex disputes concerning the protection and management of their assets and personal interests, often in international contexts.

Withers Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

Matteo Almini

Equity Partner

Molinari

Matteo Bascelli

Partner

LMS Studio Legale

Matteo Benozzo

Founding Partner

B-HSE Società tra Avvocati

Matteo Bonelli

Partner Matteo Bonelli specialises in business contracts with focus on M&A deals, particularly those involving private equity and real estate funds, debt restructuring and group reorganisations, corporate law, protection of minority shareholders, corporate governance, commercial litigation and arbitration, business consultancy on extraordinary operations, mainly in relation to the infrastructures, renewable energies, real estate and fashion sectors. He is member of the Family Businesses & SMEs and Real Estate Focus Teams.

BonelliErede

Matteo Bonetti

Senior Associate

Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati

Matteo Bragantini

Partner

Gianni & Origoni

Matteo Catalano

Local Partner

White & Case (Europe) LLP

Matteo Cerretti

Partner, Head of Insurance and Reinsurance, Italy

DWF

Matteo Ceschin

Senior Associate

Bird & Bird