According to the research methodology, IEL Elite recognises the employment and labour law teams that provide innovative and high-value advice to employers around the globe. The firms included have demonstrated a depth of expertise across a broad spectrum of advisory, disputes, and transactional work – and been recognised by leading in-house experts and peers as leaders in their field.
In the editorial written by the IEL research team, Zambelli & Partners is defined as “a boutique led by the ‘really great’ Angelo Zambelli. The firm is a member of the L&E GLOBAL alliance, allowing it an international reach, and is a go-to for major international law firms seeking support for their clients in Italy.”
Reflecting its considerable abilities in the labour and employment space, the firm was shortlisted in the Boutique Law Firm of the Year category at the 2025 IEL Awards. In July 2025, Barbara Grasselli was selected to feature in the IEL Women Leaders survey, which showcases leading partners from law firms around the world.”
More information about the research is available here: https://www.internationalemploymentlawyer.com/iel-elite-2026