Award and accolades
We are proud of the external recognition we have gained for the quality of our work, our professionalism and our commitment to client care. Below is a selection of our accolades since 2009.
In the area of banking and finance:
Chambers Europe 2011 states that "This team is highly active in project finance and is particularly recommended for its work in the energy sector. The firm has also seen an increase in restructuring and real estate finance transactions. Sources say: 'very strong in project finance'."
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that "Norton Rose Studio Legale is particularly noted for project finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors."
Chambers Europe 2010 states that “This team … has an expansive international network and pool of resources that enables it to co-ordinate multi-jurisdictional transactions.”
Chambers Global 2009 states that “This team is recommended for its ability to work ‘at great speed, with a really fantastic understanding of what it is to serve its clients’ needs’.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2009 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale benefits from English and Italian law capabilities and has been involved in a raft of energy deals, boasting an excellent record on solar-related transactions” … The practice is ‘ very effective at defending banks’ interests during difficult negotiations with borrowers and sponsors’ state clients.”
In the area of capital markets:
Chambers Europe 2011 states that "This firm, traditionally focused on equity markets, has weathered challenging conditions by focusing on AIM work."
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that "Norton Rose Studio Legale is noted for its industry know-how in relation to financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, transport and technology."
Chambers Global 2010 states that “Whilst the equity sector is amongst the hardest hit by the economic crisis, this firm has turned potential misfortune into opportunity and become one of the first names to be associated with operations launched on AIM Italia, which is dedicated to small and mid-sized enterprises with strong potential for growth. A team combining talents from the Milan and Athens offices oversaw the admission of Neurosoft as the first company to enter the new market.”
Chambers Global 2009 states that the team is “acclaimed for its ‘excellent service’.”
In the area of corporate and M&A:
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that "Norton Rose Studio Legale has been increasingly active in cross-border M&A and private equity deals."
In the area of energy law:
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that "Norton Rose Studio Legale stands out for its renewables sector experience, advising on solar, wind, biomass and waste-to-energy projects."
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale counts 30 lawyers who assist in areas such as energy trading, energy finance, upstream oil and gas, and energy capital markets. The team is particularly respected for its strength in the renewable energy sector.”
In the area of insurance law:
PLC WhichLawyer 2011 gives Norton Rose the top ranking, “Leading firm”.
In the area of real estate law:
Legal 500 EMEA 2011 states that "Norton Rose Studio Legale is active on the purchase, sale and finance side of commercial real estate transactions, its team comprised of corporate, finance, tax, and dispute resolution experts, as well as environmental, administrative and town planning law specialists."
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 states that “Norton Rose Studio Legale advises both national and international investors and developers, and is well regarded for its strength in acting on the financing side of purchases of real estate and real estate portfolios.”
In the area of shipping law:
Chambers Europe 2011 states “Clients praise the quality of the service received, commenting that the group ‘is able to attend to all our needs’.”