Michele Bignami advises both large multinational groups and local companies in all the industries on employment and industrial relation matters as well as on distribution cases (for historic reasons in Italy the agency law is part of the Labour law).
In light of the experience in the M&A sector, that was his predominant activity in his first part of his professional path, he is frequently involved in large transactional projects having impacts on labour matters and he actively co-operates in structuring the transactions.
He also advises top-managers both during the negotiation of their employment agreement and in connection with the termination of their engagement. He is member of the firm’s ESG group, dealing with the social and governance subject - matters.
Member of:
ELA – Employment Law Alliance – Primary Contact;
IBA – International Bar Association - Employment and Industrial Relations;
EELA – European Employment Lawyers Association;
AGI – Italian Employment Lawyers Association;
GIDP – AIDP Human Resources Directors Associations.
Competences:
- Employment
- Corporate and Commercial
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Education:
- Admitted to the Supreme Court, 2006.
- Admitted to the Bar of Milan, 1993.
- Master in Financial Statements (Part I), Bocconi University, 1991.
- IPD in Intellectual Property, University of London, 1988.
- Law Degree, Università degli Studi di Milano, 1987.
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Ranked in “Employment” (Chambers Europe 2025)
“Michele Bignami deals with a range of employment mandates, such as collective dis missals, litigation proceedings and reorganisations. Clients describes him as "he of fers remarkable technical preparation combined with pragmatism and has the answer to any issue regarding labour law." (Chambers Europe 2025)
“Recommended” for “Employment” and “Luxury Goods” (Legal 500 2025)
“Michele Bignami: excellent competence and availability.”
“Michele Bignami and his team have the ability to provide timely and all-round professional support, involving the other departments of the Firm where neces sary.” “Michele Bignami provides continuous support and show great competence and availability. Ability to understand customer needs and provide custom solutions. Trust and ability to relate to the legal Corporate function, facilitating the man agement of problems.” (Legal 500 2024)
Global Thought Leader (Who’s Who 2024)
Thought Leader in “Labour & Employment Global and Labour, Employment & Benefits Italy” (Who’s Who Legal 2024)