Grimaldi hits the rocks, lawyers’ fates unknown

The dissolution, which according to Italian media reports was voted for by partners in mid-December, follows the November departure of partner Roberto Cappelli and a team of 10 associates to Gianni Origoni Grippo & Partners.

A spokesperson for Grimaldi confirmed the dissolution. Managing partner Vittorio Grimaldi did not return calls for comment.

The firm was set up in 2002 following an acrimonious split from association partner firm Clifford Chance, with Vittorio Grimaldi, four partners and 26 lawyers leaving the magic circle firm.