ADVANT Nctm is recognised for its full-service capabilities across the shipping, maritime, and transport sectors, advising on matters from the development of new terminals and port facilities to complex regulatory issues around maritime safety and security. The team is praised for its ‘outstanding professional expertise and affability,’ and offers comprehensive support across charterparties, carriage contracts, marine insurance, ship finance, and yacht-related matters. The practice is co-led by Alberto Rossi, who brings deep EU and port logistics experience, and Alfredo Lizio, who advises corporates, banks, and financial institutions on complex shipping transactions. Giorgio Berlingieri, a leading industry figure and Chairman of the Italian Maritime Law Association, adds further sector expertise.

BonelliErede offers a fully integrated shipping and transport practice, advising on major commercial transactions and strategic matters across infrastructure, finance, regulatory, and contentious issues. The team acts for main operators in both the public and private sectors, including shipowners, airlines, as well as logistics and rail groups, The firm’s work spans shipbuilding and sale matters, finance and restructuring, commercial disputes, and international trade matters. The ‘approachable and experienced’ Enrico Vergani leads the shipping, transport and logistics focus team, with recognised expertise in maritime and project finance, shipbuilding, and contentious mandates. Andrea La Mattina advises on both contentious and advisory matters across maritime, transport, and insurance law.

Watson Farley & Williams advises across the full spectrum of maritime transactions, with notable activity in the gas sector and growing demand for support on service vessels, including survey, cable-laying, and offshore support units. The firm handles highly complex multi-jurisdictional work and represents a broad client base spanning charterers, shipyards, and shipowners. Furio Samela leads on shipping finance matters, advising on loan agreements, security structures, vessel sale and purchase, and restructuring work. Michele Autuori offers additional expertise in loan and security arrangements.

LCA Studio Legale advises a broad range of maritime and transport clients, including carriers, insurers, and freight forwarders on both contentious and advisory matters in Italy and internationally. The practice covers commercial and insurance disputes, vessel sale and purchase transactions, and broader support across shipping, yachting, and logistics. Davide Magnolia, who is praised for his ‘deep transactional expertise in shipping, port and transport law’, leads the team and acts for domestic and multinational operators on complex sector-specific issues. Giacomo Falsetta focuses on transport insurance and shipping matters, particularly in out-of-court advisory work, while Carlo Solari advises on maritime law and insurance across both Italian and cross-border disputes.

Advising clients across the maritime and logistics sectors, Naples-based Studio Legale Lauro handles commercial, contentious, and international matters for shipowners, charterers, and financial institutions operating in Italy and abroad. The team regularly works on matters governed by both Italian and English law, including those arising in the shipping, logistics, and superyacht markets. Managing partner Francesco Lauro represents clients in high-value commercial and maritime disputes before international arbitration tribunals and the Italian courts and also advises on construction and transactional matters. Founding partner Ernesto Ardia is noted for his work in collision, salvage, and marine pollution cases on behalf of shipowners.

Originating in Bologna, Zunarelli – Studio Legale Associato advises public and private sector clients on the full spectrum of maritime and transport law, including the Italian government, shipowners’ associations, and major shipping operators involved in freight and passenger services. The firm assists with shipbuilding and lease agreements, charter parties, and cargo transport contracts, and provides ongoing support to carriers, logistics groups, terminal operators,  and port authorities. Stefano Zunarelli, founding partner and head of the department, has contributed to the drafting of key Italian and international maritime legislation. Leading the Trieste office with ‘exceptional legal knowledge,’ Alberto Pasino focuses on maritime and transport mandates alongside related commercial and insurance disputes.

Milan-based CBA Studio Legale e Tributario advises on a broad range of matters in the maritime, harbour, and vessel financing spaces, routinely handling complex transactions such as syndicated loans, financial leases, and structured financing arrangements. The team has also developed notable experience in the funding of luxury yachts and leisure vessels, supporting clients on construction, acquisition, and funding mandates in this segment. Francesco Dialti leads the banking and finance department, regularly advising on shipping and cruising matters, while Fabrizio Magrì brings expertise in public administration and public works contracts.

Legance - Avvocati Associati advises a broad range of national and international clients, including maritime and aviation companies, port terminal operators, and airport concessionaires. The firm demonstrates strong capabilities in shipping finance, private equity transactions, restructuring, and insolvency, as well as notable expertise in asset finance, cargo, and passenger transportation. Claudia Gregori, co-leading the practice, combines shipping law expertise with a strong tax focus, frequently assisting Italian and multinational groups in complex negotiations with tax authorities and related disputes. Also co-leading the team, Iacopo Fontana brings extensive experience in insolvency matters within the shipping sector, while Marco Cottone advises on aviation, transportation, and yacht industry issues, providing the firm with a diverse range of capabilities.

With a broad international platform, Norton Rose Fulbright is well-positioned to support cross-border ship finance work and the broader legal needs of sophisticated shipping clients. The team advises across the full spectrum of financing transactions, from single-vessel mortgage lending to highly structured, multi-jurisdictional mandates, acting for both lenders and borrowers. Its experience spans secured and unsecured facilities, shipbuilding and registration matters, port-related financings, restructuring, and debt reorganisation. ‘Fully dedicated to ship finance,’ Gennaro Mazzuoccolo leads the practice, while Arturo Sferruzza, head of the firm’s Italian banking and energy practices, brings further capability across structured finance and banking mandates.