Legal Awards 2020

Acquisition International - Legal Awards 2020 41 Best Banking & International Law Firm - Milan Based in Milan, Studio Legale Cipolla largely focus on corporate, commercial, community, banking, and international law. Following on from their success in the AI Legal Awards 2020, we got in touch with Giancarlo Cipolla to find out more. s a leading figure in banking law, Studio Legale Cipolla have worked tirelessly since formation, delivering outstanding legal services to their clients. To start, Giancarlo gives us a brief overview of the firm and offers more insight into its clientele. “Naturally, our activities include business transactions, contracts, finance, labour disputes and liability in general. In terms of our A client base, we typically serve individuals and companies present throughout the country and abroad. Moreover, ever since I embarked on my legal career, my fundamental mission has been to protect the rights of people, especially the weaker ones and that is what we continue to do here.” As a boutique law firm, operating in the legal industry can be quite a daunting challenge for all concerned at Studio Legale Cipolla, however as Giancarlo goes on to explain, through their client-focused approach the firm have risen to the challenge since formation. “Alongside my staff we take care of customers’ needs at 360°, guiding them in adopting the most effective solutions and sharing the reasons for the choices made. With our professionalism, competence, constant study of legal issues and the desire to listen, the philosophy of the firm is quite straight forward.” The legal profession is evolving more and more over the years and as a result lawyers are having to adapt to market changes to maintain their position in the industry as Giancarlo explains further. “Lawyers must be able to adapt to market changes, including the digitisation of content and requests for specialised, timely and integrated legal services. Those who work with companies know that today, what is required is speed of reaction, customer care and knowledge of their business and industry, organisation, and technology. Currently, with the impact of COVID19, smart working has been the main development opportunity, but I personally prefer a more traditional setting for everyday work.” In addition to their academic background, the firm always consider the characteristics of an induvial before hiring them as Giancarlo goes on to explain. “Within my firm, I am personally responsible for the recruitment process, assessing the potential employee’s academic background and asking questions to test their aptitude and competence. It is essential to understand the reasons why they have chosen this path and their willingness to sacrifice themselves and learn. Humility and passion are, therefore, the main characteristics that I look for in new talents.” Finally, Giancarlo commented on the future of Studio Legale Cipolla and offered more insight into some of its plans going forward. “Looking ahead, as the leader of this firm, my project is to form a group of collaborators in order to ensure a continuation of the study activity in accordance with ethical and deontological principles that have always inspired the legal profession.” Sep20246 Company: Studio Legale Cipolla Contact: Giancarlo Cipolla Web Address: www.cipollastudiolegale.it As a leading figure in banking law, Studio Legale Cipolla have worked tirelessly since formation, delivering outstanding legal services to their clients.