Don t let the size of the firm dictate your choice of counsel. Many lawyers in the larger firms still operate like sole practitioners, so it s better to select an individual. It s also worth bearing in mind that fees do tend to be higher at the larger firms so make sure you re getting value for money.
Italian lawyers are a very academic breed, and very few provide creative advice .
They may tell your client why he can t do what he wants to do, but they do not really consider it their job to offer alternatives. Finally, it s vital to get somebody who s easily and regularly contactable. Italian lunch hour notwithstanding, it s worth checking in advance how quickly your chosen lawyer responds to your calls. Aviation Vittorio Valieri at Studio Legale Internazionale is one of the leading air finance lawyers. Banking Luigi Bendi, Franco Vigliano, Michele Carpinelli and the team at Chiomenti e Associati, Studio Legale Vittorio Grimaldi head the top of the list.