What we say about the firm's legal practice in Italy
Administrative law
Within Administrative law Other recommended firms
Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome
Within Corporate and M&A: Milan and Rome, tier 4
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani has notable, longstanding corporate clients, and also attracts clients seeking to expand in Russia because of its presence in Moscow. The practice advised Advanced Digital Broadcast Holdings on the acquisition of Pirelli Broadband Solutions. Cristina Fussi and Gianni Forlani are the principal contacts.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani is a third tier firm,
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani’s recent matters include successfully concluding litigation at first instance for a Swedish company’s receiver, defending damages and termination claims brought by an Italian purchaser of equipment. Maria Cristina Franchini is the key litigation contact and Giovanni De Berti is recommended for arbitration and ADR. Michelangelo Cicogna is also well regarded.
EU, regulatory and competition law
Within EU, regulatory and competition law, tier 5
In addition to its Milan and Rome offices, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani has a fully operational Brussels office. The firm also recently expanded the antitrust practice to its Moscow branch. Recent matters include advising a leading European gaming and betting operator on a referral to the ECJ on issues of freedom of establishment and abuse of dominance. Roberto Jacchia heads the group.
Employment
Within Employment Other recommended firms
Intellectual property
Within Intellectual property, tier 4
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani has an established litigation practice for pharmaceutical patents and luxury and fashion trade marks. It advised Merck Sharp & Dohme on new patent defence and enforcement strategies, and in actions against four generics manufacturers in Italy. Roberto Jacchia, Maria Cristina Franchini, Silvia Doria and Giovanna Bagnardi are the key contacts.
Real estate
Within Real estate, tier 4
De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani advised private clients – mainly from the US, UK, Scandinavia and Russia – on the financing and sale or purchase of Italian real estate. Gianni Forlani is the principal contact.
Tax
Within Tax Other recommended firms
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