Expertise

• Litigation with a particular focus on:
  • finance
  • corporate
  • insolvency
  • corporate advisory
  • corporate governance
  • pre-litigation

• Ongoing assistance to companies under extraordinary administration in the different steps of the proceedings, as well as on matters of corporate law

• Key sectors:
  • Banking
  • Transports
  • Energy

• Foreign languages: English

Background

• Joined the firm in 2019
• Member of the Family Businesses & SMEs Focus Team
• Previously worked at BonelliErede and other major Italian firms dealing with corporate and insolvency litigation, general corporate and M&A and private equity transactions
• Worked at Lombardi e Associati from 2007 to 2019 and became partner in 2012, specializing in finance, corporate and insolvency litigation, as well as assistance to bankruptcy proceedings
• Visiting lawyer at Slaughter and May (2003 to 2004)

Ranking and Awards

The Legal 500 EMEA international legal directory lists Lazare as an expert in dispute resolution in Italy.

Testimonials

“Lazare Vittone deserves a special mention for his outstanding technical skills, both with regard to litigation and non-judicial matters, and for his impressive analytical skills.”

(The Legal500 EMEA)

Qualifications

• Member of the Italian Bar
• Law degree from the University of Genova