Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Gianni & Origoni moves into the top band of competition law firms in Italy this year on the back of prominent work in the field, particularly in the area of behavioural investigations. The team represents clients in significant cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as subsequently acting on appeals against fines or follow-on damages actions. In addition to its behavioural work, the firm offers noteworthy strength in merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings. The Italian team works closely with colleagues in Brussels on state aid matters. The firm is particularly popular with clients from the banking sector.
Work Highlights
- Gianni & Origoni represented Bancomat as complainant in an abuse of dominance investigation against Mastercard.
Strengths
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"Gianni & Origoni make you feel like you are in a partnership. The team are really with you when you need it."
"We appreciate the timely understanding of the customer's needs and the cases for which assistance is requested, and the continuity of support."
"What stands out is the absolute trust we have in the team."
"The lawyers are responsive and the quality of service is of the highest level."
"The team has an excellent ability to respond to various requests with maximum competence, maintaining very short response times compared to the complexity of requests."
"Gianni & Origoni make you feel like you are in a partnership. The team are really with you when you need it."
"We appreciate the timely understanding of the customer's needs and the cases for which assistance is requested, and the continuity of support."
"What stands out is the absolute trust we have in the team."
"The lawyers are responsive and the quality of service is of the highest level."
"The team has an excellent ability to respond to various requests with maximum competence, maintaining very short response times compared to the complexity of requests."
Notable Practitioners
Alberto Pera offers notable experience in behavioural investigations and in challenges to ICA decisions.
"He enjoys a high standing."
"He is a skilled lawyer in his field."
Piero Fattori is one of the most highly regarded competition lawyers in Italy, with notable expertise in both merger clearance filings and abuse of dominance and cartel investigations. He offers impressive experience in FDI filings and in challenges to previous commitments. He further represents clients in follow-on damages actions.
"We have a wonderful relationship with Piero Fattori."
"We work with him extremely well. He is extremely serious, punctual and trustworthy."
"He is able to handle stress and deadlines and is very supportive."
"He is very precise and has a great attention to detail."
"He has a great ability to understand and assist the needs of the client."
Francesco Maria Salerno is admitted to practice in both Italy and Brussels and is the managing partner of Gianni & Origoni's Brussels office. He exhibits a focus on complex state aid matters. He is particularly active advising Italian clients, providing general state aid advice as well as representation before EU courts in contentious cases, such as recently in connection with COVID relief measures by the state. As part of his broader competition law practice, Salerno stands out for his experience in telecoms and IT sector merger control and FDI mandates that are filed before the Italian competition authorities.
"He is a great lawyer who provides high-quality legal service and he deals easily with complex antitrust filings. He is always reactive and provides well-founded legal advice in a very short time. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"Francesco Maria Salerno is a highly experienced lawyer in the field of competition and state aid. He exudes great confidence in dealing with the issues brought before him and is very open to discussion to find the most effective solution."
"We are really very satisfied with the services provided."
Matteo Padellaro frequently assists clients with appeals against ICA decisions and represents them in ICA behavioural investigations. He has further experience in merger clearance mandates and the compliance aspects of selective distribution agreements.
"Matteo is very well prepared and can see the wider picture while not losing track of important details."
"He provides very insightful feedback, strong commercial awareness and a profound knowledge of our sector."
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