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News 26 Mar. 2026

Curtis Highly Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2026

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Kazakhstan

International Arbitration (Recommended Lawyers: Askar Moukhitdinov, Eric Gilioli and Peter Wolrich)
Energy & Natural Resources, (Recommended Lawyers: Eric Gilioli, Nurlan Mukhitdinov and Julien Hansen)
Hall of Fame: Askar Moukhitdinov
- ‘Curtis combines world-class arbitration expertise with an exceptional understanding of Kazakhstan’s energy sector and the realities of working with state entities. The team stands out for its strategic precision, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration with in-house counsel.’

Oman

Dispute Resolution (Recommended Lawyer: Abdul Latif Al-Rawahi)
Commercial, corporate and M&A
Leading Associate: Kerem Alev
- ‘They are professional and get the job done. What makes them different from competitors is the clarity in actions and communications. When subjects need more info or analysis, they do not jump to conclusions, but rather get the right info for better decision making

Switzerland

Sports Law (Recommended Lawyer: Robert Garcia)
Next Generation Partner: Anna Kozmenko

Italy

Industry Focus – Food (Recommended Lawyers: Emanuella Agostinelli and Sergio Esposito Farber)
White Collar Crime (Recommended Lawyers: Giovanni Sagramoso, Gianluca Cattani and Gaia Morelli)
Banking and finance: Borrower side (Recommended Lawyers: Filippo Bianchi, Sergio Esposito Farber and Gianluca Pappacena)
Banking and finance: lender or arranger side (Recommended Lawyers: Filippo Bianchi, Sergio Esposito Farber and Gianluca Pappacena)
Commercial, corporate and M&A (Recommended Lawyers: Giovanni Sagramoso, Carmine Gravina, Daniela Della Rosa, Paolo Cocchini, Francesco Dell’Atti, Carlo Maria Tealdo)
- 'A competent, meticulous, and precise team, approachable and attentive to business needs, with an in-depth legal knowledge, solid technical skills and a flexible approach, avoiding the formalities that may hinder effective client interaction.'
Compliance (Recommended Lawyers: Edoardo Zucchelli and Gianluca Cattani)
- Offering ‘outstanding engagement and knowledge’, Curtis specialises in sanctions regimes, often advising private companies and state-owned enterprises.
Dispute resolution (Recommended Lawyers: Irene Petrelli, Edoardo Zucchelli and Jacopo Cordiano)
EU Competition
Industry focus: Energy
Industry focus: Luxury goods (Recommended Lawyers: Daniela Della Rosa, Sergio Esposito Faber and Giovanni Sagramoso)
- 'We have worked with Daniela Della Rosa and her team on a number of franchise and retail agreements with well-known brands in the luxury goods industry. Daniela and her team demonstrated an outstanding level of industry knowledge and legal experience in this field.’
Real estate and construction (Recommended Lawyers: Sergio Esposito Faber and Carmine Gravina)

United Arab Emirates

Corporate and M&A > Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Recommended Lawyers: Jeremy Miocevic, Philippe Habib, Ashley Connick and Krystle Koh)
Dispute resolution - Arbitration and International Litigation (Recommended Lawyers: Jeremy Miocevic, Serena Boscia Montalbano, Mohannad El Murtadi, and Anna Kozmenko)
- 'Curtis’ arbitration and international litigation practice stands out for its global presence, extensive state representation, and ability to manage complex, cross-border disputes. The team has handled high-value investor-state and commercial arbitrations, combining strong advocacy with a deep understanding of both domestic and international law. They are known for their analytical precision, cross-jurisdictional coordination, and practical insights on enforcement and strategy.'

France

Dispute resolution: International arbitration (Recommended Lawyers: Geoffroy Lyonnet, Peter Wolrich, Remy Lerner and Marie-Claire Argac)

Hungary

Commercial, corporate and M&A (Recommended Lawyers: François d’Ornano and Ákos Szenczy)

Key Individual Rankings

Hall of Fame: Geoffroy Lyonnet and Peter Wolrich (France – Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration) and Askar Moukhitdinov (Kazakhstan, Energy & Natural Resources)
Leading Partner: Irene Petrelli and Edoardo Zucchelli (Italy – Dispute Resolution) and Gianluca Cattani (Italy – Compliance)
Next Generation Partner: Anna Kozmenko (Switzerland – Sports Law)
Leading Associate: Kerem Alev (Oman – Dispute Resolution)

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