Curtis Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2025

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Curtis has once again been recognized as a top tier and leading law firm in the latest Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa Guide. With a total of 18 practice area rankings across six countries, Curtis was ranked as a leading law firm in thirteen, a top tier law firm in three and recommended in two. The guide also individually recognized 31 Curtis attorneys across all practice areas, five being named leading lawyers, two featuring in the hall of fame and one next generation partner.

Curtis continues to increase its rankings year by year, the firm has increased practice area rankings by five and individual rankings also by five as opposed to last year. Newly ranked areas for the firm include; Sports Law, Luxury Law (Fashion), EU and Competition Law, Compliance and Administrative and Public Law.

A few highlights from client testimonials include:

‘The practice is unique because of their exceptional blend of legal acumen and client-focused service. They stand out for their ability to not only understand the intricacies of our industry but also to integrate seamlessly with our internal teams. Their proactive approach to problem-solving and their commitment to staying ahead of legal and industry trends ensure that we receive tailored advice that is both practical and strategic. Their holistic approach means they don’t just address legal issues; they consider how these issues impact our broader business objectives.’ (Dispute Resolution: Kazakhstan - Top Tier)
‘The individuals stand out due to their exceptional combination of expertise, dedication, and interpersonal skills. Each team member brings a unique blend of deep legal knowledge and practical experience, which allows them to address our needs with both precision and insight. What truly sets them apart is their commitment to understanding our business at a granular level, which enables them to provide highly tailored advice and solutions.' (Kazakhstan Dispute Resolution - Top Tier)
‘Curtis' arbitration team is one of the best in the world, with deep expertise in defending the interests of states.’ (Dispute resolution: International arbitration France - Leading Firm)
'The firm has an exceptionally strong international capability which allows it to pursue complex multi-jurisdictional litigation whilst keeping control of a clear-sighted and consistent strategy.' (Dispute Resolution Italy - Leading Firm)
'The Curtis team is the most professional and well-organised group that I have had the pleasure of working with.' (Dispute Resolution Italy - Leading Firm)
‘Extremely knowledgeable in the various areas of law. Also has a good understanding of Middle Eastern markets, particularly Saudi.' (Commercial, corporate and M&A Middle East: UAE - Leading FIrm)

Askar Moukhitdinov and Geoffroy Lyonnet have been included in the Hall of Fame, with leading lawyers from Curtis being: Simon Ward, Kerem Alev, Peter Wolrich, Gianluca Cattani and Irene Petrelli.

Recommended attorneys are: Nurlan Mukhitdinov, Abdul Latif Mubarak Al Rawahi, Eric Gilioli, Julien Hansen, Remy Lerner, Marie-Claire Argac, Daniela Della Rosa, Giovanni Sagramoso, Sergio Esposito Farber, Federico Criscuoli, Carmine Gravina, Paolo Cocchini, Francesco Dell'Atti, Edoardo Zuccheli, Jacopo Cordiano, Filippo Bianchi, Manfredi De Vita, Marco Debertolis, Erica Sotgiu, Francesco Caccioppoli, Jeremy Miocevic, Philippe Habib, Ashley Connick and Anna Kozmenko.

Some more standout quotes on individual attorneys:

‘Marie-Claire Argac and Peter Wolrich are definitely stand-out partners, reputed internationally for their arbitration expertise.' (Dispute resolution: International arbitration France - Leading Firm)
‘Daniela Della Rosa is a guru in the fashion and luxury brands industry. She knows the market players as well as the industry practices.' (Industry focus: Luxury goods Italy - Leading Firm)
‘The undisputed professionalism of Gianluca Cattani is pleasantly accompanied by his kindness and the particular attention he pays to people. A lawyer like Gianluca Cattani is unique today.’ (Compliance Italy - Leading Firm)

More information on Curtis' rankings is available here.