About

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Our team advises on the full range of technology and communication matters, from regulatory and commercial to M&A and disputes, using specialists from our different practice groups including antitrust, commercial, corporate, finance, dispute resolution, IP and IT.

In particular, we have deep expertise and experience in a number of the key issues and developments that are shaping the digital marketplace including: agile development methodologies; artificial intelligence; metaverse; big data; cloud services; cyber and IT security; M2M, the internet of things and smart cities; mobile payments and apps; open source and open data; robotics; and software patentability; spectrum auctions.

We are renowned for our creative and often original solutions, some of which have shaped the global technology and communications landscape such as metaverse, blockchain and smart contracts.

Client acquisition and retention: Our clients come to us because they need advisers who understand their market, regulators, and unique business cultures, which is key to getting their deal across the line. Our ability to attract high-profile clients demonstrates the depth of our sector group's skills. We are also committed to maintain and retain clients through high client service level, this is demonstrated by our long-term relationships with both international key players and Italian leading companies.

Chambers Review

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TMT: Information Technology - Italy
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Bird & Bird combines robust IT expertise with an acclaimed telecommunications practice. The law firm provides IP, regulatory and commercial advice to a broad client base of domestic companies and global corporates, including dispute resolution services. Its lawyers are active in antitrust regulatory and competition investigations in the telecommunications sector. It also offers expertise in data protection and GDPR compliance projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Capgemini on an international agreement with Stellantis for the provision of software development services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Federico Marini-Balestra
2
Federico Marini-Balestra
2
Band 2

Federico Marini-Balestra is a seasoned lawyer who demonstrates a high level of activity for telecoms providers. He often represents clients in investigations by the Italian communication and competition authorities, with other areas of strength including regulatory matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird

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TMT: Telecommunications

Federico Marini-Balestra
2
Federico Marini-Balestra
2
Band 2

Members

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Arturo Leone

Edoardo Bàrbera

Simone Cadeddu

Stefano Silvestri

Industries

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Data Centers

Energy & Utilities

Fashion

Financial Services

Gaming

Healthcare & Life Sciences

ICT

Information Technology

MedTech

Media

Medical devices

Retail & Consumer

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