Andrea Cicala

Personal

Andrea Cicala is the Head of the Competition and Commercial Law practice group of Baker McKenzie’s Italian offices. Andrea is also the Head of pro bono and sustainable activities of Baker McKenzie Italy.

He regularly assists clients on competition matters including the assessment of the legitimacy of agreements and commercial practices as well as the detection of anti-competitive conduct (cartels, abuse of dominant position, restraints and evaluation of related risks). Andrea also assists clients in investigations started by Competition Authorities, in related appeals before Italian administrative courts, and in litigation before the ordinary courts, including in relation to claims for antitrust damages.

Andrea has also a relevant experience in assisting clients in pre-merger filings before the Italian Antitrust Authority in connection with acquisitions (both shares and asset transactions) as well as joint ventures, disinvestments, mergers. He also leads competition law and compliance training programs and seminars.

In addition, Andrea regularly advices on commercial and company law, in particular commercial contracts focused on the fashion/retail and luxury sector.

As to the digital industry, Andrea assists various leading digital social media players in the context of investigations launched by the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) relating to breach of consumers' rights.