Gianno, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli Partners

Success Stories
“Hong Kong is the best place to
establish our first Asian office.
It is not only the crossroads of
the Asian economy but also of
all the investments that flow
towards Europe.”
Stefano Beghi, Managing Partner,
Gianno, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli Partners
Italian Law Firm Opens New Chapter in Asia
The opening of its Asian headquarters in Hong Kong represents a milestone
in the internationalisation of Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners
Founded in 1988, Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners
is one of Italy’s largest full-service law firms. Its mission is to
develop a firm with international capabilities. In addition to the
offices in Italy, Abu Dhabi, Brussels, London and New York, the
opening of the Hong Kong office signifies a new chapter in the
firm’s development.
The firm’s diverse client base includes industrial and
commercial corporations, financial institutions, private funds
and governments. In addition to Milan and Rome, the firm also
has offices in other economic clusters in Italy, including Bologna,
Padua, Turin, enabling it to be in a better position to connect
Hong Kong with different hubs in Italy.
“Hong Kong is the best place to establish our first Asian office.
The rule of law is very clear; this is a big advantage compared
with other jurisdictions. The city is one of the world’s financial
and economic centres. Hong Kong is not only the crossroads
of the Asian economy but also of all the investments that flow
towards Europe,” Stefano Beghi, Managing Partner, Gianno,
Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli Partners, said.
Beghi finds Hong Kong an international and safe city. While
it is far from his home geographically, he feels close to the
inhabitants here. “Institutions like InvestHK are very important
for us as we feel that we have a hotline for everything. The
department is very friendly and professional and provides
concrete information not only for our firm, but for our current
and potential clients as well. We share a common goal – to enrich
the business environment in Hong Kong and our capabilities for
future clients,” he concluded.
“It’s true that Hong Kong is a very competitive market but it is
exactly this environment which drives us to do better. People
here understand our value proposition,” he added.
Mixed Team Approach
Beghi heads the Hong Kong office with two staff and a team
of four in Milan. He plans to recruit additional staff based in
Hong Kong in the near future. The firm practises Italian law and
teams up with local law firms to serve clients. “This is a strategic
decision as we want to create synergy. It’s also a faster way to
enter a new market,” Beghi explained.
The Hong Kong office increases the firm’s capability to serve
Italian clients with an interest in Mainland China and Asia
Pacific as well as local and foreign clients doing business in Italy.
In the long run, the firm may consider opening further offices in
Mainland China through Hong Kong.
Gianno, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli Partners
• Offices in Rome, Milan, Bologna, Padua, Turin, Abu Dhabi,
Brussels, London, New York and Hong Kong
• 360 lawyers worldwide
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Original date of publication: November 2014
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