Portolano Cavallo è presente nella guida Legal 500 EMEA 2026 con 13 aree e 11 professionisti ranked:
1. Data Privacy and Data Protection: Tier 1
2. Healthcare and Life Sciences: Tier 1
3. TMT: Tier 1
4. IP: Copyright: Tier 1
5. Compliance: Tier 3
6. Luxury Goods: Tier 3
7. Dispute Resolution: Tier 4
8. Commercial, Corporate and M&A: Tier 4
9. EU and Competition Law: Tier 4
10. Intellectual Property: Tier 4
11. Private Equity: Tier 4
12. Employment: Tier 5
13. Banking and finance: Borrower side: Tier 5
”Unlike many competitors whose knowledge of Digital Health is merely superficial, this team, spearheaded by dedicated partners such as Laura Liguori, possesses an unparalleled ability to navigate the complex intersection of healthcare, IT, and law. We particularly value their commitment to proactive risk mitigation and multidisciplinary collaboration; they don’t just react to regulations, they help shape our strategy by creating clear, actionable frameworks. This specialised, solutions-oriented approach, grounded in a highly collaborative team structure, sets them apart and ensures our compliance is strategic, not just reactive.”
Tre dei nostri professionisti hanno ottenuto riconoscimenti individuali in quest’area: Laura Liguori è ranked nella “Hall of fame”, oltre ad essere menzionata come “Practice head”; Eleonora Curreli e Giulio Novellini sono ranked rispettivamente come “Leading associate” e “Next Generation Partner”, oltre ad essere menzionati come “Other key lawyer”, insieme a Tabita Costantino.
“What makes Portolano unique is its exceptional client-centricity, availability, and flexibility. It is consistently accessible, even outside of standard hours when it is needed to address urgent matters. A key strength is its interdisciplinary team. Portolano expertly covers diverse legal areas, and its ability to seamlessly integrate expertise across practices ensures a holistic solution for complex matters. This collaborative approach and depth of coverage are essential for comprehensive risk management.”
“The individuals engaged by the team combine deep sector knowledge with practical execution skills, which distinguishes them from competitors. They include former public program managers and grant administrators who understand funding rules and audit expectations; senior instructional designers with proven experience in competency-based curricula and learning technologies; compliance specialists.”
“Readiness, business vision, timeliness, analytical skills, updating, and rapid and practical responses.“
”Excellent specialisation in life sciences, with solid experience in biotech, IP, and regulatory matters, as well as clear expertise in VC and PE. Strong cross-border coordination, with the ability to manage local counterparts without delays. Pragmatic and constructive approach in negotiations.”
Elisa Stefanini e Luca Gambini sono ranked come “Leading partner”, oltre ad essere menzionati come “Practice head”. Claudio Todisco è ranked come “Leading associate“, oltre ad aessere menzionato come “Other Key Lawyer” insieme a Martina Lucenti.
“Their combined knowledge of both the Medical device world and the legal expertise is an added value that allowed them to identify the best focus points to outline the legal strategy.”
“Elisa Stefanini is an outstanding lawyer, with huge expertise in the life sciences field, able to provide quick and great advice. She has real knowledge of this sector and is able to provide practical solutions, always meeting the needs and the deadlines of the clients. I also worked with Claudio Todisco, who provided great support in a complex situation, with great legal knowledge and a smart approach. I would definitely recommend them.”
“The team is up to date with the latest trends and developments, they deliver technical and practical advice, and are very responsive, all qualities that clients seek from lawyers.”
“Entrepreneurial and flexible. They know how to manage and co-ordinate international mandates, are good in health regulatory and healthtech, and are efficient up to international standards.“
“Their expertise in the TMT sector is truly unmatched.”
Cinque dei nostri professionisti hanno ottenuto riconoscimenti individuali in quest’area: Laura Liguori è ranked come “Leading partner“, oltre ad essere menzionata come “Practice head” insieme ad Ernesto Apa e Francesco Portolano, entrambi ranked nella “Hall of Fame”. Donata Cordone è ranked come “Next Generation Partners” e Fabiana Bisceglia come“Leading associate”, oltre ad essere menzionate come “Other key lawyer”.
“Ernesto Apa has knowledge of industry dynamics and an understanding of the business that is not comparable to that of any other lawyer in the market. Fabiana Bisceglia is great at putting herself in clients’ shoes and suggesting practical solutions.”
“Laura Liguori is the best Italian data privacy lawyer I have found in my 21 years of practice. It is her ability to provide business-focused, practical advice on (often) extremely short notice that we value tremendously.”
“Ernesto Apa is the maestro of the Italian AV media regulatory environment, both in terms of skills and connections with relevant institutional stakeholders. Francesco Portolano has unmatched business acumen. Donata Cordone is smart and thorough.”
“Very strong, almost unique, expertise in regulatory matters. Very useful relationship with authorities and government bodies. Wide-ranging approach, not conventional, in finding solutions. Also proactive in studying and proposing new opportunities for business coming from new legislation or new approach from the authorities.“
“The Compliance practice at Portolano Cavallo stands out for its strong expertise and collaborative approach. The team demonstrates a clear understanding of regulatory requirements and consistently delivers practical and actionable advice.”
Tre dei nostri professionisti sono menzionati: Irene Picciano come “Practice head”, Ilaria Curti e Gaia Accetta come “Other key lawyers” di quest’area.
“The individuals I have worked with are highly professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. What sets them apart is their ability to combine technical expertise with clear communication, making complex matters understandable.”
“Irene Picciano is an outstanding lawyer. She is very competent with a knowledge of the technical regulation that is very uncommon among lawyers.“
“High technical competence and experience in litigation, with the ability to co-ordinate overall defence strategies across multiple disciplines. Strong capacity to identify concrete objectives and achieve them.”
Due dei nostri professionisti sono menzionati: Martina Lucenti e Micael Montinari come “Practice head” di quest’area.
“The Portolano team provides valuable legal advice on complex copyright matters.”
“The team is brilliant — pragmatic and always available.”
“Martina Lucenti is an experienced lawyer with outstanding technical competence. She has the ability to identify innovative legal solutions to address complex issues.“
“The individuals I work with are very motivated. They have very good relationships with the client, with continuous communication.”
Sette dei nostri professionisti sono menzionati: Manuela Cavallo, Tommaso Foco, Francesco Portolano e Antonia Verna come “Practice head”, Luca Gambini, Daniel Joseph Giuliano e Ginevra Sforza come “Other key lawyer” in quest’area.
“The team is very committed, competent and well integrated. They act in a very collaborative way to address clients’ requests.”
“Luca Gambini and Ginevra Sforza are on top of the issues and very responsive to queries and emails.”
“Ginevra Sforza provides an exceptional level of service on very important transactions.“
“I regularly collaborate with partners Irene Picciano and Enzo Marasà. They consistently demonstrate a high level of responsiveness, a pragmatic and solution-driven mindset, and a strong orientation toward business needs. Their approach is both concrete and commercially astute, making them highly effective in complex legal and strategic matters.”
Irene Picciano è ranked in quest’area come “Leading partner”, oltre ad essere menzionata come “Practice head” insieme ad Enzo Marasà.
“Irene Picciano is a real gem. She is a powerhouse of legal knowledge and experience. She has the power to bring the most complicated problems into perspective and to present them in a straightforward, clear manner.”
“This is a highly cohesive and motivated team with a strong sense of purpose. They consistently demonstrate an ability to handle complex, high-stakes mandates efficiently and discreetly. Their collaborative approach, inclusive culture, and openness to innovation make them a trusted long-term partner for clients.”
“Maria Balestriero is an outstanding lawyer with exceptional technical expertise in intellectual property and a strong strategic mindset. She combines deep knowledge of complex patent issues with a practical, solution-oriented approach that clients truly value. Her ability to anticipate challenges and deliver clear, commercially focused advice sets her apart. Maria is also highly collaborative and responsive, making her a trusted advisor in multi-jurisdictional matters. Francesca Ellena brings analytical strength to every matter she handles. She gets to grips with difficult concepts quickly. Her attention to detail, combined with her proactive and client-focused attitude, ensures that coordination projects run smoothly and efficiently.”
Ernesto Apa e Francesca Ellena sono menzionate come “Other key lawyer” nell’area Intellectual Property.
“Portolano is distinguished by its deep sector expertise in life sciences combined with a strategic, commercially focused approach. The team handles complex, multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, delivering holistic IP solutions rather than siloed advice. Portolano has a proven track record. Its collaborative, client-centric service and global reach ensure clarity and continuity for clients operating in highly regulated markets.”
“Ernesto Apa has always been capable of finding solutions, allowing him to deal with new/innovative business projects involving IP.”
“In addition to very high-level technical expertise, they deeply understand business and are capable of dealing with innovation.”
“Gianpaolo Scandone is a highly regarded professional who has consistently demonstrated the ability to address client needs by negotiating with the counterparty and working to bridge differences.”
Tre dei nostri professionisti sono menzionati: Gianpaolo Scandone come “Practice head”, Luca Gambini e Antonia Verna come “Other key lawyer” in quest’area.
“The Private Equity team demonstrates strong expertise and remarkable flexibility in addressing the client’s needs.”
“Luca Gambini is able to understand clients’ pain points and support them in finding creative solutions to overcome them.”
“They show a high level of service, solid expertise and commercial awareness.“
“They are very responsive and practical in their guidance.”
Andrea Gangemi è menzionato come “Practice head” di quest’area.
“What truly sets this firm apart from competitors is their reliability under pressure and the way they take personal accountability for the result. I value their integrity, responsiveness, and the calm, solutions-first mindset they bring to every engagement.”
Alessandro Tanno è menzionato come “Practice head” di quest’area.
“The individuals I work with stand out for a rare blend of expertise and empathy. They don’t simply execute; they anticipate needs“
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