RECOGNITIONS

We are proud of the continuing endorsement we receive from clients and peers, on the basis of which Who’s Who Legal 2021 has confirmed Luca G. Radicati di Brozolo, Massimo Benedettelli and Michele Sabatini as Global Leaders in Arbitration, with Luca G. Radicati di Brozolo also ranked as Thought Leader. Who’s Who has also confirmed Emilio Bettoni, Flavio Ponzano and Fabio Santacroce as Future Leaders in the field.

Legalcommunity Litigation Awards 2020: ArbLit is the law firm of the year –  international arbitrations!

Plenty of recommendations for the firm in this sector by peers and clients. They are definitely the reference for the market in international arbitration”.

Competence, passion and dedication our main qualities according to clients. We thank them and, above all, our team of young and talented professionals.

 

Also this year ArbLit achieves five listings in the Who’s Who Legal ranking featuring the leading Italian arbitration specialists.

Luca G. Radicati di Brozolo, one of the most highly regarded practitioners, is praised by sources as “extremely knowledgeable in investment arbitration” and “one of the best Italian arbitrators in the field”. Massimo Benedettelli is applauded as “a respected member of the arbitration community” who is “always well prepared and proactive with matters”. Michele Sabatini is “bright and extremely hardworking” and provides “good-quality drafting, as well as a lot of experience in the field” in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings. Also ArbLit’s senior associates Emilio Bettoni and Flavio Ponzano are recognized as notable practitioners.

ArbLit achieves five listings in the 2019 Who’s Who ranking featuring the leading Italian arbitration specialists.

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Luca Radicati di Brozolo wins extensive praise from market commentators who consider him “extremely knowledgeable in investment arbitration” and hail him as “one of the best Italian arbitrators”.

Michele Sabatini is a “very hands-on and extremely hard-working” lawyer, effuse peers who add he “understands the construction business and has a great experience in international arbitration”.

Massimo Benedettelli is a renowned name in the Italian market who has over 30 years of experience acting as counsel, chairman and sole arbitrator in domestic and international proceedings.

Emilio Bettoni is a “diligent lawyer who is attentive to details” say sources, adding that he is “a specialist in arbitration matters but he also has amazing technical knowledges about the most typical problems of a construction projects”.

Flavio Ponzano is a well-regarded figure among peers who describe him as “a great young lawyer”. His expertise lies in international construction, commercial and energy disputes.

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Reputed boutique, demonstrating strong capabilities in litigation and an excellent reputation in arbitration. Handles a number of multi-jurisdictional arbitrations, including mandates linked with Europe, USA, the Middle East and Africa. Team includes lawyers able to act as arbitrators or counsel. Advises clients on domestic and international disputes related to a wide variety of areas including real estate, construction and energy. Also handles international arbitrations with criminal aspects.

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Strengths

Sources acknowledge the firm’s “recognised reputation in international arbitration.”

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Work highlights

Assisted AmTrust Financial with EUR3 billion arbitration and related proceedings against its former Italian broker, concerning allegations of bribery.

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Firm co-founder Luca Radicati di Brozolo acts as both counsel and arbitrator and is, according to sources, a “very well-known name in the market.” He represented Natland Investment Group and three others in an investor-state arbitration against the Czech Republic regarding the retroactive repeal of the incentive regime designed to promote investments in the renewable energy sector.

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Michele Sabatini tackles commercial and investment arbitration, as well as international litigation. He advised Consta on potential investment arbitration proceedings against Ethiopia following the Supreme Court’s annulment of an award won in favour of the client.

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Milan-based Luca Radicati di Brozolo is a founding member of ARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello and a high-profile figure in both the Italian and European arbitration arenas. He frequently presides over CEE and Latin America-related arbitration cases involving energy, telecoms and contractual disputes under ICSID and ICC rules. Peers report that he is an “excellent arbitrator” with a “great academic profile.”

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Firm co-founder Luca Radicati di Brozolo acts as both counsel and arbitrator and is, according to sources, a “very well-known name in the market.” He represented Natland Investment Group and three others in an investor-state arbitration against the Czech Republic regarding the retroactive repeal of the incentive regime designed to promote investments in the renewable energy sector.

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Michele Sabatini tackles commercial and investment arbitration, as well as international litigation. He advised Consta on potential investment arbitration proceedings against Ethiopia following the Supreme Court’s annulment of an award won in favour of the client.