The legal profession is becoming increasingly international, and Italy is no exception. The growth and presence of international law firms in our country is proof of that. Grimaldi Alliance represents a unique and multifaceted reality, deeply rooted in the local territory with 14 offices in Italy, as well as in Brussels, London, Paris, Lugano, and New York. This approach enables partnerships around the world in line with shared working methods and remuneration standards.

An integrated network, a form of “global alliance” that allows operations in over 100 jurisdictions globally, involving around 2,600 affiliated professionals."Through the Alliance, we manage over 200 new cross-border operations every month. Grimaldi Alliance is a global law firm with deep European roots, combining a strong legal tradition with an extensive international presence," explains Francesco Sciaudone, Global Managing Partner."Founded on principles of excellence, integrity, and innovation, we deliver legal services that integrate local expertise with a global perspective. From 2023 to 2025, our presence nearly doubled, growing from 58 to 112 countries—a remarkable 93% increase that strengthens our positioning as a leading international legal network."

Grimaldi is also deeply rooted in Italy, where it has opened 5 new offices since 2024, continuing its expansion at the national level.“These are strategic steps,” Sciaudone adds, “in line with our growth vision, aimed at providing increasingly specialized and widespread legal and tax support in the main economic hubs. Our team includes a wide range of legal experts, such as former judges, distinguished university professors, prominent members of the Superior Council of the Judiciary School, and leading professionals in the financial and industrial sectors.”

Grimaldi Alliance's hybrid nature is further confirmed by being the only Italian law firm nominated as a finalist at the prestigious The Lawyer European Awards 2024, in both the Italy and Global Network categories.

While Europe remains the operational base—with a presence in over 25 jurisdictions on the continent—the international network continues to expand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, offering top-tier legal support in key markets such as Armenia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.“The Middle East is also becoming increasingly important for us,” says the Managing Partner. “We are in the process of obtaining a direct license to operate in the UAE, in Dubai. We are also present in South and Central America, operating in 17 countries where we position ourselves as a trusted legal partner for companies and investors navigating one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving regions. Our expertise spans key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, corporate transactions, and real estate.”

The international law firm represents a hybrid model that is becoming a reference point: with 14 offices across Italy, it operates in 100 jurisdictions worldwide, thanks to a team of 2,600 professionals. Africa is the continent of the future.by ISIDORO TROVATOView more on "Il Corriere della Sera"

The Commission has launched a 4-week call for evidence related to the investment needs of the nuclear power sector in the EU. Seen as an important part of the consultative process and an opportunity for input from stakeholders and the public, the feedback received through this exercise will feed into the Commission’s work in preparing the update of the Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC), which is foreseen for publication before the end of 2025. The period to provide feedback is opened until 12 May.

The key objective of the PINC update will be to provide an up-to-date comprehensive, fact-based overview of nuclear energy investments across the EU in line with decarbonisation targets and the REPowerEU and Clean Industrial Deal goals. By covering the full lifecycle of nuclear installations, the programme will identify investment trends, needs, and challenges in the sector, based on objectives pursued by EU countries.

PINC also seeks to stimulate action by stakeholders and facilitate coordinated development of their investments in nuclear energy. In particular, the updated PINC aims to

clarify relevant investment needs for both new-build projects and lifetime extensions of existing reactors identify development and investment needs essential for responsible spent fuel and radioactive waste management and for a robust supply chain provide an overview of innovative nuclear technologies (SMRs, fusion) currently under development in the EU and highlight opportunities and potential challenges associated with developing and deploying them highlight needs associated with key enablers in the nuclear sector, including: (i) national regulatory capacity; (ii) transparency and public engagement; (iii) skills/ workforce gaps; and (iv) international collaboration

The proposed initiative will also seek to document and analyse several key challenges, including

the EU’s retention of its strategic leadership in the global nuclear sector vulnerabilities in the EU supply chain limited market uptake and slow commercialisation of innovative nuclear technologies access to financing  attracting new talent and retraining the existing workforce

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Simone Mori is the new Partner at GA responsible for Strategic Advocacy. He will work – at national, European, and international levels – with GA’s teams to develop Strategic Advocacy activities, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. GA – an international law and tax firm with 12 offices in Italy and direct offices in New York, Lugano, Brussels, London, and Paris, as well as a network of professionals operating in over 80 jurisdictions worldwide – led by Managing Partner Francesco Sciaudone, aims to continue its growth path by adding a highly experienced professional of recognized standing.

Simone Mori will lead Strategic Advocacy efforts, coordinating a team capable of tackling the ongoing challenges posed by the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape and international dynamics, especially in sectors such as energy and infrastructure.

Simone teaches Economics and Energy Management at LUISS University in Rome and has over 30 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sector, having held senior roles in leading energy companies. He has led activities in Russia, Romania, Slovakia, and Greece, and was globally responsible for regulatory, antitrust, environmental, and innovation policies. He also managed one of the world’s largest carbon credit portfolios. Over the years, he has contributed to the development of the electricity and gas sectors in more than 25 countries, gaining a unique understanding of energy market dynamics and policies in Europe and globally. In addition to strategic and regulatory advisory for businesses and financial institutions, Simone also supports innovative start-ups in the green tech sector. He collaborates with major think tanks such as Bruegel, the Centre on Regulation in Europe, the German Marshall Fund of the US, and the Observatoire Méditerranéen de l’Énergie.

“I’m truly convinced that with Simone on board, we will be able to offer an even more distinctive legal and strategic advisory service in the key sectors of energy and infrastructure, at national, European, and international levels. We want GA to be increasingly seen as a strategic partner for our clients,” said Managing Partner Francesco Sciaudone.

GA, an international law and tax firm with 12 offices in Italy and direct offices in New York, Lugano, Brussels, London and Paris, as well as a network of professionals spanning over 70 jurisdictions, led by Managing Partner Francesco Sciaudone (photo) is expanding its presence in Asia, with the opening of a new office in Uzbekistan is collaboration with Abacus Law.

Abacus Law is one of the leading law firms in Uzbekistan, with a strong tradition in both local and international legal matters. The firm is currently led by a team of highly experienced professionals with a strong track record across various practice areas.

Strategically positioned along Eurasian trade routes, Uzbekistan is emerging as a key investment hub, driven by targeted economic reforms, annual GDP growth exceeding 5%, and increasing openness to foreign investors. This new alliance presents a significant opportunity to expand business in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and international trade.

"With this partnership, GA reaffirms its commitment to providing top-tier legal services in the world’s most dynamic markets. Uzbekistan is a strategic area for international investors, and we are proud to operate in this country through our collaboration with Abacus Law," said Francesco Sciaudone, Managing Partner of GA.

We are pleased to announce that GA has been included in the Energy & Infrastructure 2025 – Italy & Latam Directory, published by Legalcommunity.

This recognition underscores our firm’s established expertise in a strategic and constantly evolving sector, with notable rankings in the following practice areas:

M&A – Highly Recommended (Francesco Sciacudone – Highly Recommended, Adriano Pala – Recommended) Administrative & Environmental – Excellent (Francesco Sciaudone – Elite) Litigation – Highly Recommended Regulatory Antitrust – Elite (Andrea Neri – Excellent, Francesco Sciaudone – Elite) Energy Efficiency – Excellent (Francesco Sciaudone – Excellent) Renewables – Highly Recommended (Francesco Sciaudone – Highly Recommended) Utilities – Elite (Francesco Sciaudone – Elite)

We extend our gratitude to Legalcommunity for this important acknowledgment and congratulate all our professionals for their continued commitment to providing high-level legal counsel to our clients.

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SALC Law firm in Stockholm, Sweden, a member of the GA, acting through lawyers Dan Engström and Elin Nilsson, have successfully represented the Republic of Moldova in an Investor-State dispute.

On February 14, 2025, the Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm, (Sweden), rejected the application filed by Komaksavia Airport Invest Ltd (“Komaksavia”) against the Republic of Moldova regarding the set-aside of an arbitral award of August 3, 2022, issued by an arbitral tribunal under the Rules of the SCC Arbitration Institute (previously the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce).The dispute began following Komaksavia's claims regarding its alleged investment in Avia Invest SRL, the – at that point in time -  concessionaire of Chisinau International Airport. In May 2020, Komaksavia initiated arbitration against the Republic of Moldova, claiming that the state had acted discriminatory and in breach of it’s undertakings under the BIT, interfered with Komaksavia’s alleged investment, which the Republic of Moldova contested. In August 2022, the arbitral tribunal found that Komaksavia had not made a protected investment under the bilateral investment treaty  (between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Moldova) and dismissed Komaksavia’s claim on the basis of lack of jurisdiction.The losing party Komaksavia brought the matter to the Svea Court of Appeal for revision under the Swedish Arbitration Act, claiming that the award should be set-aside.

The Svea Court of Appeal however fully accepted the position of the Republic of Moldova, represented by SALC LAW FIRM,  and ordered Komaksavia to pay all the state's legal cost

The client, the Republic of Moldova, has expressed its great satisfaction over the representation and outcome of the matter. SALC is, of course, very satisfied with the outcome even if there is room, limited but still room, for the Swedish Supreme Court to grant leave to appeal.

We are proud to announce that our Partner Ilario Giangrossi has won the award as Lawyer of the Year in Finance Litigation at the Legalcommunity Finance Awards 2025, with the following motivation: "The lawyer is one of the most renowned and respected litigators in the finance sector, with a solid track record of handling high-stakes disputes and representing some of the industry's leading players."

Congratulations to our esteemed Partner and the entire team!

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We are pleased to announce that GA has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the prestigious Corriere della Sera ranking for 2025.

This important recognition reflects our continuous commitment to innovation, human resources management, and sustainability.

A Prestigious Contest

The Corriere della Sera contest, now in its second edition, saw increased participation compared to 2024, with over 200 law firms nominated. Of these, 71 were included in the "Top Ranking" category and 85 in the "Law Firms of the Year 2025" category. The Ranking Professioni scientific committee, chaired by Professor Umberto Frigelli from the Università Cattolica of Milan, used multidisciplinary evaluation criteria to select the most deserving law firms.

Evaluation Criteria

Our law firm was evaluated based on a series of parameters that reflect the critical success factors of a modern law firm. These include:

Revenue and Growth Trends: Our ability to generate value and grow over time has been a key element of our success. Number of Operational Offices and Active Clients: Our widespread presence and the trust of our clients are a testament to our stability and reliability. Human Resources: Attracting and retaining talent is at the heart of our strategy. We constantly invest in the training and professional development of our team. Innovation: We are at the forefront in adopting new technologies and legal-tech, enabling us to offer increasingly efficient and personalized services. Online Presence: Our active presence on social media and the adoption of flexible work practices allow us to remain close to our clients and respond quickly to their needs. Sustainability and ESG Criteria: We are committed to initiatives in support of the environment and society, following strict ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria.

Our Commitment

The recognition from Corriere della Sera is a confirmation of our commitment to excellence. We will continue to work with dedication to maintain and improve our standards, providing our clients with high-quality legal services. A special thanks also goes to our clients and our team, whose support and dedication are essential to our success.

Faces and Stories of GA

Through this initiative, “Faces and Stories of GA,” we invite you to step behind the scenes of our firm to discover the distinctive blend of human and professional qualities that define GA.

Using the voices of our professionals, we will delve into the most significant moments of their careers, the motivations that drive them, and their insights on the laws and changes shaping our industry.

Today, we are pleased to introduce you to Palawi Bunnag, Partner at ILCT Ltd.!

Palawi is at the cutting edge of business development in Thailand and surrounding regions. She holds two distinguished law degrees from a reputable Thai university and a prestigious UK university. Armed with her training in the common law and civil law and international business transactions, she has been dedicating her career to foster the development of cross-border trades and direct foreign investments for more than two decades.

What has been the most rewarding moment of your career so far?

There have been several rewarding moments, but I think one of the most rewarding moment of my career is to be receive several awards, including but not limited to being  ranked on the A-List Top 100 lawyers in Thailand by Asia Business Law Journal for 3 consecutive years and awarded as a “highly recommended lawyer” by Legal 500, as well as, helping the firm to achieve the top 10 law firm ranking in the M&A capital market section. 

What has been the most interesting or important case you have handled?

It’s hard to pick just one, but one case that stands out is the conversion of a property fund to a REIT, which was the first of its kind in Thailand. This was a landmark transaction for the Thai capital markets, and it required a deep understanding of both local regulations and international financial laws.  More recently, I had been involved in designing the eco-system of the Real Estate ICO laws with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand and managed to obtain a licence for a real-estate backed ICO Portal for a client. These projects stand out because they represent the intersection of legal expertise with cutting-edge business and technology.  All M&A cases and other cases are unique and interesting, especially when we have to negotiate with the other parties on behalf of the client in order to safeguard their interests.

What recent legislative changes in your country have had a significant impact?

A few recent legislative changes have really reshaped the investment landscape. The Board of Investment regulations have been periodically amended to attract investors and promote specific industries.  The Digital Asset Business Act is one that’s having a big impact, especially in the FinTech sector. It’s providing much-needed clarity on the regulation of digital currencies, ICOs, and blockchain-based businesses, which is opening up new opportunities in Thailand. Additionally, the tax regulations have also been revised regularly based on the current government’s policies.  Not to mention immigration laws such as visa exemptions and long-term residence (LTR) visa in order to support foreigners who wish to reside or work in Thailand.