Expertise

M&A (domestic and cross border)
Private equity
Joint ventures and commercial agreements

Particular expertise in the following sectors:
- fashion, luxury and design goods
- manufacturing
- business services
- sports and leisure
- consumer goods
- real estate

Foreign languages: English

Background

Managing Partner of the firm
Board member since 2021
Co-Leader of the Private Equity Focus Team
Member of the Digital Innovation (strategic support)
Made partner in 2009
Joined in 2001
Former member of the Board of Directors of beLab S.p.A. (a public limited company wholly owned by BonelliErede) from July 2020 to December 2024
Foreign lawyer at Cravath New York office in 2004 and at its London office in 2005

Ranking and Awards

The Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 EMEA international legal directories list Eliana as an expert in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and private equity in Italy.

Testimonials

“She’s noted for being an excellent negotiator”
(The Legal 500 EMEA)

Qualifications

Member of the Italian Bar
LLM in corporate law and corporate finance from the University of Cambridge (UK)
Law degree from Luiss Guido Carli University of Rome

Insights

BonelliErede adds Harvey to its tech ecosystem - 29 June 2026

Another step forward in a decade of responsible and people-centric innovation BonelliErede has introduced Harvey into its technology ecosystem, the latest step in its 10-year innovation journey. This journey began in 2016 with the establishment of the firm’s alternative legal services provide …

Two new partners at BonelliErede: Andrea La Mattina and Alessandro Rosi - 12 June 2026

BonelliErede announces the promotion to partner of Andrea La Mattina and Alessandro Rosi, previously of counsel of the firm. These appointments are part of BonelliErede’s long-standing commitment to growth through internal progression and on recognising and cultivating talent within the firm. …

BonelliErede strengthens City presence with Augusto Praloran joining London team - 19 May 2026

BonelliErede announces that Augusto Praloran, a partner in the firm’s corporate practice, will be relocating from Milan to London. This move forms part of the firm’s broader strategy to further strengthen its cross-border corporate and M&A capabilities and deepen relationships with inte …

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