Portolano Cavallo

Portolano Cavallo is a full-service firm assisting clients in litigation, M&A, private equity/venture capital, intellectual property, employment law, privacy and data protection, tech transactions, antitrust, regulatory, white-collar crime, etc. We have exceptional expertise in particular in the Digital-Media-Tech and Life Sciences-Healthcare sectors.

Over 60% of our clients are based outside of Italy, primarily in the United States, and most of our work is conducted in English – reflecting our strong international orientation and experience in cross-border matters.

“The team is very close-knit and collaborative. They work as a sole professional and, thanks to that, they are really able to offer multidisciplinary advice, which is particularly important in the management of complex projects. This is quite unique in the Italian legal market and it makes the difference.” Legal500 EMEIA 2025

“The whole team proved to be very attentive to the practical and business aspects of the operation, distinguishing itself from competitors who are instead too focused on theoretical aspects.” Legal500 EMEIA 2025

“Their combination of legal expertise and sensitivity to the client’s needs allows them to offer a personalized service with high added value.” Chambers Europe 2025.

From the very beginning, we have promoted a culture based on gender equality and meritocracy. With 53% female representation on our team (including 48% of partners and counsel, and 82% of staff), we believe that diverse and inclusive teams generate better ideas and foster stronger collaboration.

Our work and commitment to excellence have been consistently recognized by leading legal directories and institutions:

• Legal 500 EMEA 2025: 12 practice areas | 12 ranked lawyers
• Chambers Europe 2025: 7 practice areas | 12 ranked lawyers
• Chambers Global 2025: 3 practice areas | 7 ranked lawyers

We have also been certified as a Great Place to Work® for eight consecutive years and included among the Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025.