The firm maintains its top position in the rankings, this superb employment boutique has a powerful, high-quality practice. It recently merges with local firm De Luca Tamajo, and now houses 18 partners and 70 other lawyers, making it the largest labour law firm in the market. The team advises on employment contracts, all aspects of human resources, company restructurings and any issues connected to local employers’ associations. Its clients come from a range of sectors including manufacturing, banking, mining, pharmaceuticals and media, and include high-profile names such as L’Oréal, Allianz, Unilever and Pfizer. Recently the team was instructed by Latham & Watkins to carry out full due diligence on all employment aspects of the sale of fashion retailer Gruppo Coin to leading private equity firm BC Partners. Sources highlight the firm’s forward-thinking approach.

Sources say: “The firm provides fast, precise and practical advice on any issue.” “The way it presents cases is incredibly complete.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS The practice is built around the legendary Franco Toffoletto, who sources say is “exceedingly bright, absolutely trustworthy and comes up with great solutions.” A regular speaker at international conferences, he is also active on the political scene.

THE FIRM. This dedicated employment boutique is one of the largest teams in the market and matches its size with outstanding knowledge and experience in all areas of labour law. The firm regularly advises leading domestic clients and also has a notable international presence due to it being a founding members of Ius Laboris. Although much of the group’s recent workload has been focused on reorganisations, it also advises Flextronics on employment issues relating to the opening of its warehouse in the north of the country.

SOURCES SAY: “The lawyers are very knowledgeable on a number of areas and their advice is always thoroughly thought out and well prepared.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS: “The highly esteemed Franco Toffoletto has considerable expertise in both advisory and contentious issues and clients appreciate that he is “very hands-on.”

Questo forte team di 50 Avvocati, altamente apprezzato, si è esteso in tempi recenti con l’apertura di un nuovo studio a Bergamo. Clienti di alto rilievo includono Air France, Motorola e Lehman Brothers, mentre fonti di mercato riconoscono i continui successi dello studio nell’ottenere grandi risultati. Visto come un Avvocato eccellente a cui piace essere coinvolto nei “problemi più nuovi sul mercato,” non ha sorpreso che Franco Toffoletto abbia ottenuto la presidenza di Ius Laboris. Un civilista preparato ed aggressivo, è lodato per essere intelligente, astuto ed attento a problematiche di natura economica.

This historic firm is entirely dedicated to employment sector and is unanimously recognized as a real market leader. With 9 partners and 45 associates, the group continues to expand and has formed an alliance with De Luca Tamajo Boursier-Niutta. It also belongs to Ius Laboris, pension and employee benefit alliance. A wealth of experience and strong international links mean this firm is able to offer clients an outstanding service. The firm is recognized as a leading firm.

Franco Toffoletto is regarded as one of the most important employment lawyer in italy. He is popular among clients for his “quick intellect, pragmatism and deep knowledge of Italian labour law”. He is recognize as a leading individual. Aldo Bottini is another prominent figure at the firm who is well reputed for his good work on matters concerning employment relations. He is recognized as a leading individual