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Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners scoops Chambers Global Award for Italy
Rome, 15 may 2004 – The international law firm Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners was named “Italy Law Firm of the Year” at the 2004 Chambers Global Awards. This award follows the success of the firm in the 2003 Italy M&A league tables where Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners obtained a number one ranking according to Thomson Financial and Merger Market. The Chambers Awards guide recites the following: “The firm recorded a storming year being the only Italian firm in the European top ten of the international M&A league tables. Its corporate prowess shone in transactions such as the $54 billion Telecom Olivetti merger, the €10 billion financing for Autostrade, and the €3 billion demerger and sale of Seat Pagine Gialle.” Announcing the winners at the ceremony held in London on 6th May was guest of honour Cherie Blair. Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners beat 6 other contenders. Managing Partner Francesco Gianni said: “We are delighted to have received this award, it came at the end of a very challenging year. I see it as recognition of all the hard work we have put in over the years that has allowed us to build up an impressive and loyal client base”. For further information: Barbara Olivieri Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners Tel. 06 4787 5451 – E-mail: bolivieri@gop.it
___________________________________ Notes to editors: Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners is a full-service international business law firm providing seamless global services to Italian and foreign clients. With over 275 professionals and 7 offices in Italy and abroad, it boasts Italy's leading mergers and acquisitions practice and is widely recognised as a key player in international and domestic practice. In 2004 Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners was also named "Italy Law Firm of the Year" at the IFLR European Awards.