Lawyers and bankers from Milan, Rome, Torino, Florence, Verona and Bergamo converged on the waters of Porto Ercole aboard 10 monotypes for a weekend of sailing and intense competition during the “Lawyer’s Cup” May 7 and 8, 2005.

The event drew ten teams each with six person crews. Four team races were completed in two manche (Saturday and Sunday). Sailors participated in a series of collateral events including a skipper’s meeting, a brief explanation of the regatta rules, training on the water and, finally, to pacify rivalries, cocktails and a night out on the town of Porto Ercole.

Tonucci & Partners approached and sailed in the regatta exactly as the event organizers (the company Water Tribe) had hoped. Water Tribe believes that regattas are one of the best ways to unite diverse approaches on formation and communication. Water Tribe views competition as a means of maximizing the potential of each member of the team. Strategic tactical decisions, coordination, cooperation, and a clear understanding of the rules are fundamental to winning a regatta.

Tonucci & Partners’ skipper and crew met the criteria. Guided by the expertise of multiple award wining skipper Raimondo Cappa and the experience of Pier Mario Telmon, the firm won the 2005 Lawyer’s Cup.

Final results Lawyer’s Cup 2005

1. Tonucci & Partners
2. Chiomenti Studio Legale
3. NCTM Studio Legale Associato
4. CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni
5. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
6. Maisto e Associati
7. Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners
8. DLA Piper Gray Cary Italy
9. Banca Lazard