Franco Baudino e Associati

What Franco Baudino e Associati does

Franco Baudino e Associati is an Italian professional law firm founded in 1954 by Franco Baudino in Turin, operating as an independent partnership (associazione professionale). The firm provides legal advisory and court representation across contentious and non-contentious matters, with practice areas spanning corporate law, business law, labor law, family law, international trade, and collaborative/alternative dispute resolution. Headquartered in Turin, the firm maintains additional offices in Milan and Rome (established in the 1990s) and accesses Brussels through its membership in the IUROPE European Economic Interest Grouping, which gives it effective reach to over 300 lawyers across Europe and a worldwide professional network for cross-border mandates.

The firm's revenue model is professional services-based fee-for-service billing, with fees determined per engagement based on matter complexity and professional standards applicable to Italian avvocati; no public pricing exists and no revenue is disclosed. Client segments include private businesses and corporations (primary), private individuals and families, public entities and government-linked companies, and international firms with Italian operations or cross-border needs. Distribution is direct through office locations and the IUROPE network, with marketing primarily driven by professional publications, university teaching at University of Turin/IUSE/ESCP Europe, and conference participation. The firm is GDPR-compliant under EU Regulation 2016/279 and has been recognized with the Studi Legali Sigillo 2021 and Il Sole 24 Ore Anwälte Siegel 2020 quality marks.

Technology is not a differentiator: the firm uses standard IT and physical security measures for data protection rather than proprietary technology. Strategic activity has been incremental, with the most notable recent move being the July 2025 launch of a multidisciplinary Collaborative Practice Team offering non-adversarial negotiation services across M&A, family, inheritance, and labor disputes. The firm is family-influenced, with Marco Baudino and Alessandro Baudino among current senior lawyers alongside Cristiana Celotti, Daniela Stalla, Carlo Piola, and Elena Orsi.

Name

Franco Baudino e Associati

Legal name

Franco Baudino e Associati

Website

https://baudino.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian professional law firm founded in 1954, headquartered in Turin with offices in Milan, Rome, and Brussels via IUROPE, serving businesses, public entities, and individuals across corporate, labor, family, and international law matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Court Representation Services: Professional legal services billed on a fee-for-service basis for both contentious (court) and non-contentious (advisory) matters. Revenue is generated through professional fees for legal representation, consultation, and specialized legal services across various practice areas including corporate law, family law, labor law, and international law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Franco Baudino e Associati is a full-service Italian law firm providing legal advisory and representation services across contentious and non-contentious matters, including corporate law, business law, labor law, family law, international trade, and compliance. The firm delivers these services through offices in Turin, Milan, and Rome, and internationally via its membership in the IUROPE European Economic Interest Grouping in Brussels. A multidisciplinary Collaborative Practice Team was launched in July 2025 to provide non-adversarial negotiation and alternative dispute resolution services.

Product overview

Franco Baudino e Associati is a full-service Italian law firm offering legal advisory services across corporate, business, and labor law domains. The firm operates from three offices in Italy (Turin, Milan, Rome) and internationally through its membership in the IUROPE European Economic Interest Grouping network, providing access to over 300 lawyers across Europe. The firm recently launched a dedicated Collaborative Practice Team specializing in non-adversarial negotiation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for corporate conflicts, family matters, and commercial disputes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Advisory Services
• Collaborative Practice Team
• IUROPE Cross-Border Legal Network

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IUROPE (European Economic Interest Grouping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAt the end of the 1990s, the firm crossed national borders and established in Brussels, joining the IUROPE European Economic Interest Grouping. Through this partnership, the firm assists clients with foreign operations or international activities by relying on the support of over 300 lawyers across Europe and a proven network of professionals worldwide.
• Stefano ComelliniminorOthersPart of the professional network 'Rete' (Network) section on the firm's website. Stefano Comellini specializes in corporate criminal law and sports law.
• Giovanni RolleminorOthersPart of the professional network. Giovanni Rolle, PhD of Laws (KU Leuven) and chartered accountant in Milan and Turin, specializes in international and EU tax law, family wealth taxation, and extraordinary operations (M&A).
• Elisa BertolinominorOthersPart of the professional network. Elisa Bertolino provides labor consulting, payroll, and contributions services, with international experience in labor law and personnel management.
• Cicala Riccioni & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner since 2008, Cicala Riccioni & Partners is considered one of the main independent legal and tax firms in Italy. They have extensive experience in litigation representing clients in tax disputes at all levels including the Court of Cassation. They also provide strategic business advisory in reorganization, including business valuations, planning, and management audit, as well as fiduciary law and trust services for generational business transitions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BonelliErede: Major Italian full-service law firm with offices across Italy and internationally. Direct peer in serving Italian corporates on corporate, labor, and cross-border transactions; competes for similar mid-to-large corporate mandates.
• Chiomenti: One of Italy's leading independent full-service law firms with offices in Milan, Rome, and London. Comparable as a top-tier Italian firm serving corporate clients on M&A, corporate governance, and cross-border matters, though significantly larger in scale.
• Portolano Cavallo: Independent Italian law firm with strong corporate, technology, and life sciences practices, headquartered in Rome and Milan. Comparable as a mid-sized independent Italian firm serving sophisticated corporate clients.
• LCA Studio Legale: Italian independent full-service law firm with offices in Milan, Rome, and other major cities. Closely comparable in scale and positioning as an Italian independent firm serving mid-market corporates, family businesses, and institutions.
• Cicala Riccioni & Partners: Independent Italian legal and tax firm specializing in tax litigation, reorganization, fiduciary law, and business valuations. Direct comparable as a strategic ally of Baudino with overlapping Court of Cassation litigation and corporate advisory work.
• Gianni & Origoni: Leading Italian independent law firm with strong corporate, M&A, and finance practices and offices in Italy, London, New York, and the Gulf. Comparable Italian full-service competitor targeting similar corporate and international clients.

Broad incumbents

• Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman) - Italy: Global Magic Circle / Big Law firm with a Milan and Rome presence serving Italian and international corporates. Competes with Baudino on cross-border mandates from Italy, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Bird & Bird - Italy: International law firm with a Milan office focusing on technology, communications, and IP. Overlaps with Baudino in serving Italian corporates on cross-border and regulatory matters, but with a different sector specialization.
• DLA Piper - Italy: Global law firm with a Milan office offering corporate, technology, and regulatory services. Comparable as a cross-border advisor to Italian companies, though serving larger and more international clients than Baudino.

Others

• IUROPE (GEIE): European Economic Interest Grouping of independent law firms through which Baudino delivers cross-border work. Not a direct competitor but an enabling network/platform peer whose member firms (across 300+ lawyers in Europe) are indirect partners and potential competitors on inbound mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franco-baudino-e-associati

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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