Federica Paternò

Expertise

  • Employment law, with particular focus on:
    • corporate reorganisations
    • company crises and redundancies
    • litigation
    • management of relations with and remuneration of executives
    • union and industrial relations
    • non-competes and retention agreements
    • staff leasing
    • employment agency relations
  • Key sectors:
    • air transport, including airports
    • metalworking
    • services
    • retail
    • staff-leasing agencies
  • Foreign languages: English and French

Background

  • Joined BonelliErede in 2024
  • Was previously a partner and board member at another leading Italian law firm (2012–2023)
  • Worked for another leading Italian law firm (1987–2012)
  • Member of the Association of Italian Employment Lawyers and the European Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member of the editorial board of the “Rivista Italiana di dirirtto del lavoro” (Italian Employment Law Journal, directed by Prof. Raffaele De Luca Tamajo)
  • Author of articles, essays and notes published in employment law journals

Qualifications

  • Member of the Italian Bar admitted to practice before the Italian Supreme Court and other higher courts
  • Subject-matter expert in the Labour Law Dept (directed by Prof. Massimo D’Antona) and Employment Law Dept (directed by Prof. Raffaele De Luca Tamajo) at the University of Naples – Federico II, where she conducted research and academic activities
  • PhD in the law of economic relations and employment law from the University of Naples – Federico II
  • Law degree from the University of Naples – Federico II
Insights

BonelliErede strengthens its employment law practice with new hires in Rome - 9 September 2024

BonelliErede has expanded its employment law practice with the arrival of a group of professionals led by Federica Paternò, an experienced employment lawyer who trained under Prof. Raffaele De Luca Tamajo. Federica Paternò has been practising since 1987. Over the years, she has advised on emp …

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