TMT: Information Technology
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Provided by Hogan Lovells
Hogan Lovells’ Italian TMT team comprises professionals based both in Milan and Rome.
To be effective in the technology sector, lawyers need an understanding of the technologies in question and experience in a wide range of commercial issues. Hogan Lovells' Italian team of TMT lawyers offers clients exactly that winning combination of technical knowledge and industry experience.
We advise a wide range of companies - from early-stage start-ups to some of the world's largest businesses - in many areas, from complex transactions to day-by-day issues connected to the activity carried out. We are well versed in the technology aspects of transactions of all kinds, including outsourcing projects, and strategic alliances.
We have assisted for many years the main players in the e-commerce industry, including online travel websites, booking portals, search engine providers, reviews websites, blogs, video hosting portals, e-money institutions. We have a deep knowledge of the e-commerce sector, and have advised our clients in the establishment of websites, B2B, B2C and C2C marketplace exchanges and portals and all associated agreements.
Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells offers a top-tier IT team capable of handling a broad spectrum of matters, including IT litigation, compliance and data protection. The law firm shows notable activity in the e-commerce field, assisting with regulations and the launch of online sales and distribution platforms for consumer goods. It additionally handles privacy matters and cases involving the right to be forgotten. The firm's lawyers advise an impressive portfolio of multinational IT clients, including social media platforms and online travel agencies. Clients benefit from the firm's full-service offering and strong global network.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells represented OpenAI in proceedings opened by the Italian Data Protection Authority concerning the blocking of ChatGPT to Italian users.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells demonstrates great expertise as well as the ability to stay abreast of new regulations. Their professionals all have outstanding quality, leading to exceptional legal analysis and strategic advice."
"The firm is able to handle very complex matters with a very strong business-oriented approach."
"Hogan Lovells demonstrates great expertise as well as the ability to stay abreast of new regulations. Their professionals all have outstanding quality, leading to exceptional legal analysis and strategic advice."
"The firm is able to handle very complex matters with a very strong business-oriented approach."
Notable Practitioners
Marco Berliri remains a very prominent lawyer in contentious work for multinational technology companies and social media platforms. He also often handles regulatory matters and the launch of new businesses and services.
"Marco has a unique ability to understand clients' needs and provides business-oriented services."
Massimiliano Masnada is an accomplished lawyer who is particularly adept at handling regulatory and data protection mandates. He additionally assists with IT litigation.
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Members
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Ambra Pacitti
Elisabetta Nunziante
Eugenia Gambarara
Francesco Sale Musio
Giulia Mariuz
Luisa Pomello Chinaglia
Head of Department
Michele Traversa
Paola La Gumina
Simone Cedrola
Valerio Natale