Simmons' Padua office to close; 15-lawyer team joins rival

The Padua office of Simmons & Simmons is set to close down, with the 15-lawyer team – including partners Paolo Brugnera and Paolo Gnignati – defecting to Italian firm Gianni Origoni Grippo & Partners. In a statement, Simmons said: "Following their consideration of the firm's longer-term business strategy, the Padua team has decided to leave the firm. The decision to leave at this time is the right one for both parties.

Simmons' Padua office to close; 15-lawyer team joins rival legalweek.com Mon, Jun 14, 2010