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Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills celebrates the fifth anniversary of the launch of its office in Milan, Italy.
Beginning with a team of 10 when it was first launched, the Milan office has grown to approximately 50 people today, including seven partners and three of counsel. The size of the office space was doubled in 2022 in order to accommodate the growing team.
The office has had consecutive annual growth since it first opened, and its client base has broadened significantly to cover a wide range of sectors including pharmaceutical and life sciences, energy and infrastructure, financial services, consumer, fashion and luxury, TMT and food.
Recognising the need for a comprehensive European patent litigation practice when it first set foot in Milan, Herbert Smith Freehills has developed a unique specialist offering in the Italian legal market and a truly market-leading Energy, Infrastructure and Life Sciences practice. Since then, the firm has broadened these capabilities through key hires and promotions in Milan, including:
Laura Orlando, Italy managing partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, commented: "Since we launched the office in Milan five years ago, we have been laser-focused on pursuing strategic and measured growth and investing into key areas that truly reflect the international status of our office and the matters we advise on. We continue to operate with this focus and are incredibly proud of our achievements, which speak to our value as a trusted adviser to clients and to the expertise, dedication and quality of our people in the Milan office."
The Milan office regularly advises on high profile innovative and cross-border matters, including:
Nina Bowyer, EMEA managing partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, said: "I am extremely proud of the strong foothold our team has established in Milan and how they continue to grow from strength to strength, shaping the legal landscape in Italy and beyond. We are committed to continue investing in the right talent, skills and tools that will enable us to support our clients ever more effectively and efficiently."
About Herbert Smith Freehills' Milan office
Herbert Smith Freehills' office in Milan comprises a truly international team of specialist lawyers qualified to practice in Italy and foreign jurisdictions, including England and Wales, the Republic of Ireland and in India. All partners and of counsel are highly experienced, industry-focused and ranked among the best lawyers in Italy in their respective sectors by the leading legal directories. The multi award-winning team supports domestic and international clients on complex, innovative and high-value deals with particular emphasis on the Energy, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, and Digital, Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors.
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Key accolades of Herbert Smith Freehills in Milan:
Italy Managing Partner, Joint Global Head of Intellectual Property, EMEA Co-Head of Life Sciences, Milan
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