Vittorio De Luca, joined Studio De Luca in 1996.
Managing Partner from 1999 to 2024.
Before joining De Luca & Partners, Vittorio De Luca practiced at Loyens & Loeff (formerly Loyens & Volkmaars – Amsterdam) and Studio Deiure (Milan).
Vittorio De Luca is a member of the Scientific Committee for employment litigation of “Il Sole 24 Ore” and until 2011 he was honorary fellow in the Department of Labour and trade unions law at the Milan State University.
Vittorio De Luca's client service and general level of service is strong. I have worked with him on several
transactions and I recommend him and his firm to clients for labour matters. He is a reputable professional and his firm has a strong reputation.
Vittorio De Luca is a unique professional, with an outstanding experience, assisting the client in a supportive,
proactive, and very professional way. His double degree in economics and jurisprudence allow him to be a great
professional with 360° view.
Vittorio offers a sharp professional approach to the complex matters usually involved in labour law challenges.
Vittorio De Luca is dynamic, always updated and ready to seize the opportunities linked to the change of rules, technologies and languages.
Vittorio De Luca is a highly experienced lawyer who makes sure his clients clearly understand the situation and possible actions. In doing so, he is also very to-the-point and pragmatic.
Vittorio De Luca frequently deals with restructurings, issues related to top managers and employment law aspects of private equity transactions. He is also adept at representing clients in litigation proceedings for unfair dismissal.
Practice head Vittorio De Luca has expertise in advising corporates and private equity funds on international M&A and restructurings.
Vittorio De Luca is touted for his "extensive knowledge" and "excellent drafting and negotiation skills".
Competence, pragmatic approach, client-oriented and brilliant capacity to deeply understand the dynamics and concerns arising from the client organization.
Sources attest that Vittorio De Luca is "always able to put himself in the position of the customer in order to fully understand the context." Aside from advising on employment aspects of transactions, he has notable experience in negotiations with trade unions, damages claims and internal investigations.
Vittorio De Luca is praised by clients for his “in-depth knowledge of Italian employment law, combined with a problem-solving approach” and for his support to clients in their business transactions, in addition to his ability to manage litigation proceedings.
Known for its “in-depth knowledge of the Italian market”, the team, led by the expertise of Vittorio De Luca, specialises in employment law and due diligence, self-employment agreements, agency contracts, agency agreements, occupational health and safety, pensions and social security, data protection and immigration.
Vittorio De Luca is described as “an expert lawyer ready to respond to clients’ needs” in this field, and “deals with legal issues without losing sight of the business-related aspects”.
Vittorio De Luca’s clients know they can count on his “ability to empathise with clients and foresee any problems”.
Vittorio De Luca enters the rankings as a result of excellent market feedback. He is described as “skilful and determined” and is appreciated for his “business vision”.
Vittorio De Luca, finalist for the Lawyer of the Year category in Industrial and Trade Union Relations.
Vittorio De Luca usually advises corporations and private equity funds, in conjunction with other law firms within the framework of international transactions involving multiple jurisdictions both in restructurings and in M&A transactions.Thanks to his degree in Jurisprudence and in Economics, Vittorio is highly skilled in understanding business needs.Vittorio De Luca is regularly involved – as expert for employment and labour related matters – in primary reorganizations, M&A, restructuring and private equity transactions.
He works closely with “Il Sole 24 Ore” and other main journals. He is the author of numerous publications and books on employment matters, including Industrial Relations Law Across the World, De Luca & Partners, Wolters Kluwer-Ipsoa; Employment and Labour Laws and Regulations, Global Legal Insights; Corporate Immigration Laws and Regulations, ICLG.
De Luca is a go-to media contact as an expert in labour and employment law and as such he often is invited as a speaker at seminars and conferences in both Italy and abroad. Recently he was invited by SHRM to Detroit, Michigan.
