Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 3
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Provided by Advant Nctm
ADVANT Nctm’s Antitrust and Competition Law practice covers the entire spectrum of the branches of competition law before the European Commission, the Italian Competition Authority (“ICA”), the Italian regulatory authorities (e.g., the Authority for Telecommunications), and national and European Courts. In particular, the department assists its clients in the following areas: (i) proceedings concerning cartels, anti-competitive agreements and abuses of a dominant position; (ii) notifications of concentrations at both national and EU level; (iii) actions for antitrust damages; (iv) assessment of cooperation, distribution and licensing agreements; (v) adoption of antitrust compliance programs; (vi) State aids; (vii) FDI control and notifications (Golden Power rules); (viii) unfair commercial practices and consumer protection.
In the last 12 months our Antitrust & Competition Law team has gained new instructions from clients of the likes of De Agostini, IBM, Microsoft, Lega Nazionale Serie A, British Telecom, Frequentis, Electrolux, Brunello Cucinelli, Consorzio Nazionale Grana, Feltrinelli,Comer Industries, Beton Veneta and many others.
Chambers Review
Advant Nctm is particularly active in contentious competition law matters, representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as in follow-on damages cases and appeals against ICA decisions. The law firm also assists clients with merger clearance mandates, including acting on FDI aspects, and with antitrust compliance matters. It often assists companies from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We appreciate the team's full support and availability."
"The service is of a high level both in terms of expertise in the subject matter and in feedback and opinions."
"The team are very efficient and short in answering to client needs."
"The lawyers are quick in reacting to different requests, open-minded and protective of the client."
"The team offers excellent availability and the ability to respond in even very short times."
"We appreciate the team's full support and availability."
"The service is of a high level both in terms of expertise in the subject matter and in feedback and opinions."
"The team are very efficient and short in answering to client needs."
"The lawyers are quick in reacting to different requests, open-minded and protective of the client."
"The team offers excellent availability and the ability to respond in even very short times."
Notable Practitioners
Luca Toffoletti often assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for concentrations. In addition, he represents clients in investigations into allegations of bid rigging, as well as in appeals against fines and private enforcement damages actions.
"Luca Toffoletti has a strong knowledge of competition matters and he is very good at finding alternative agreements or solutions to keep the counterparty on board while pursuing his client's objective."
"He is an extremely prepared, competent and client-oriented lawyer with the ability to involve colleagues in relevant issues."