Giovanni Guglielmetti > BonelliErede > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

BonelliErede routinely handles contentious IP litigation before Italian and European courts and administrative authorities, assisting clients from a wide range of industries including chemicals, biotech and pharmaceutical, automotive, fashion and luxury, consumer goods and media. Particularly active in the fashion, luxury goods, life sciences and medical devices sector is IP and false and comparative advertising specialist Giovanni Guglielmetti. Tommaso Faelli is noted for his expertise in IT and data protection; Pasquale Tammaro’s practice spans fashion, luxury goods, and foods and beverages; and Giulia Pasqualetto focuses on the newly introduced UPC topics and their applications in Italy. As of February 2024, the team has been strengthened by the arrival of data privacy expert Ivan Rotunno and of counsel Michele Bertani from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.

BonelliErede‘s clients read as a roll call of pre-eminent, global, fashion design houses and its ‘360 coverage of the legal service industry is unmatched’. The group is led by Francesco Anglani, who is especially adept in all areas of anti-trust, often acting in cases with the Italian Competition Authority and the European Commission. He also regularly assists clients with disputes involving distribution systems or negotiations with franchises and distributors. Brand protection (including anti-counterfeiting) is another key specialism in this sector which is provided by IP expert Giovanni Guglielmetti . The corporate and acquisitions side is covered by Nicola Marchioro whose expertise includes advising on strategic partnerships or joint ventures – he is also the country partner for the United States. Marco Maniscalco provides the employment advice, particularly Italian and cross-border business and employee transfers.

The multidisciplinary practice at BonelliErede assists its clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors in all manner of matters. The firm has deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biomedical markets, advising on matters involving EU and competition law, litigation, administrative issues, M&A, IP and tax. Other notable members within the practice include managing partner Andrea Carta Mantiglia, who specialises in M&A, litigation and international arbitration within the sector, and IP specialist Giovanni Guglielmetti. Sarah Lembo‘s broad expertise includes a focus on EU and anti-trust law. Vincenzo Salvatore left the practice in March 2024.