Leading Adviser 2019

90 Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2019 May19561 28 Issue 8 2019 Boccadutri is an Italian law firm that specialises in assisting international clients with legal matters in Italy and Italian clients abroad. Earlier this year, the firm’s Managing Partner, Calogero Boccadutri found success in AI’s Leading Adviser 2019 where he was recognised as both the Leading Forex Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year, Italy and Leading Personal Injury Lawyer, Italy. Following this extraordinary success, we profiled both Calogero and the firm to discover more about the detailed services the team provides to clients. ince 2014, Boccadutri has served a worldwide network of clients, with its international lawyers located across the globe. With offices in Palermo, Rome, Milan, London, New York, Krakow, Istanbul, Sydney and Rio de Janeiro, Boccadutri provides its clients with a team of international lawyers who can assist them in their native language, thus saving clients time and costs. The firm’s commitment to offer their international clients exceptional assistance has helped the team at Boccadutri to build solid working relationships with law firms in more than 20 countries. Boccadutri’s network of lawyers provide assistance to private clients as well as companies in different practice areas, especially in Personal Injury (involving compensation for accidents happened while abroad and for any fraudulent or involuntary event incurred), in Company and Commercial Law (with a vast array of services to businesses), and Forex Litigation, which is obtaining excellent results in the recovery of lost over-the-counter-market investments. Boccadutri strives towards providing their clients with the best possible solution and service. The firm understands that technical ability alone is not enough, so the team seek to build exceptional working relationships with their clients. This approach enables the firm to develop a more in-depth understanding of their clients’ businesses, providing them with commercially astute and innovative advice, and creating better business outcomes. The strength of Boccadutri International Law Firm is the team’s availability with their clients, almost 24/7. The client’s needs are always met not only in terms of strictly professional relationships, but also with a particular regard to lawyers actively listening to their issues. This means that the team communicate with their clients not only by e-mail but also on the phone or in person, whenever possible. Their clients’ reviews show that - beside their professionality - the team’s human side is highly valued and appreciated. As Calogero Boccadutri, the firm’s Managing Partner, says “We meet our clients in their worst moments: during a divorce, after a tragic event or in particularly difficult financial situations; for this reason, we always try to understand how to lighten their load. Before accepting our client’s instruction, we also want to understand whether we can really obtain results, otherwise we kindly advise not to proceed in Meeting the Highest Standards of Competence and Professionalism S May19561 order to avoid wasting their time and money. This is why I carefully select my team. I want people who are in line with my ideas and purpose, and who really care about our clients”. As for what the future holds for the firm, Boccadutri is planning to expand to Southeast Asia to establish new relationships and open new offices and is also looking to consolidate its presence in Australia. Lead For x Dispu e Resolution Lawyer of the Year, Italy + Leading Personal Injury Lawyer, Italy