WH Partners opens new office in Rome, expanding European presence

WH Partners, a leading law firm with a focus on assisting businesses fuelling the digital economy, announces the inauguration of its new office in Rome, Italy. Esteemed legal professionals, Quirino Mancini and Andrea Marchetti, will spearhead this strategic move, further strengthening the firm’s footprint across Europe.

Leadership of WH Partners Italy

Quirino Mancini’s reputation as a top-tier lawyer in the Italian sports, media, and gambling sectors is well-established, with over two decades of experience at partner level. His expertise encompasses legal counsel for both online and land-based enterprises, focusing on licensing, regulatory compliance, and operational challenges in Italy and internationally.

Meanwhile, Andrea Marchetti brings a wealth of knowledge as a corporate and M&A attorney, well-versed in diverse industries, including new technologies, life sciences and healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. He has a proven track record in navigating complex mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, particularly in cross-border transactions.

Commitment to growth and client service

The launch of WH Partners Italy reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its footprint across Europe. “We are excited to launch WH Partners Italy and welcome Quirino, Andrea and the rest of the team to our firm,” said James Scicluna, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at WH Partners. “Our partnership is built on a long-standing professional relationship with them.

We have worked with both Quirino and Andrea for many years and have been consistently impressed by their commitment to deliver outstanding results for clients. Recognising that our clients need an evermore multi-jurisdictional approach, we believe this is a significant step forward in growing our firm’s international reach in a manner which strategically benefits our clients.” Quirino Mancini remarked, “It is a true pleasure to join WH Partners, a firm known for its global outlook, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to clients. The Italian legal market is complex and full of opportunities at the same time.

I have worked closely with the WH Partners team for years; thus, our partnership is a natural fit, and we are excited to be able to service clients across multiple jurisdictions.”

Andrea Marchetti echoed this sentiment, adding, “We’ve built a practice in Italy that’s adept at navigating the intricacies of both local and international legal landscapes, and now we have the opportunity to leverage WH Partners’ resources and experience to better serve our clients.

We join a dynamic organisation that values innovation to offer globally informed legal services. My partners and I look forward to establishing the Italy office as one key part of the firm’s international network.”

Comprehensive legal services offered

Initially, the WH Partners Italy team will comprise three partners: Quirino Mancini, Andrea Marchetti, and Pietro Rossi. Plans for gradual and organic growth are already in motion, with the Rome office set to provide a full spectrum of legal services. These services will encompass:

• Corporate/M&A
• Commercial litigation
• Gaming and gambling law
• Technology
• Life sciences
• Insurance
• Real estate
• Banking and finance
• Intellectual property
• Insolvency and restructuring
• Tax
• Corporate services

The Rome team will collaborate closely with WH Partners lawyers across other jurisdictions, forming an integral part of the firm’s multi-territorial practice groups, catering to both domestic and international clients.

Supporting businesses in the digital economy

With offices in Malta, Italy, Romania, and additional operational desks in the Czech Republic, Poland, and the UAE, are well-positioned to support businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The firm’s diverse practice areas include FinTech, gaming & gambling, corporate, M&A, tax, dispute resolution, corporate finance, intellectual property, data privacy and personal data processing, consumer protection & advertising, real estate, employment & immigration matters, sports, technology & media, competition & state aid.

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