Gian Paolo Di Santo > Pavia e Ansaldo > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its specialisation in the life sciences sector, where Gian Paolo Di Santo represents multinational companies in complex IP litigation cases, Pavia e Ansaldo’s IP team also advises major fashion brands on an array of both contentious and advisory matters including patent, copyright and design infringement. Gabriele Girardello also focuses on IP in the life sciences, while Arianna Paternicò represents some of the largest banking groups in Italy.

Pavia e Ansaldo assists major, domestic and international luxury labels and retailers. The firm’s luxury goods practice is broad, advising all along the industry’s supply chain, from manufacturing to advertising to consumer protection. It is also experienced in advising clients on regulatory, licencing, employment and real estate matters as well as on issues arising in the e-commerce space. Gian Paolo Di Santo, who has expertise in IP matters for major fashion labels including trademark enforcement, heads the luxury and fashion department with Mia Rinetti, whose focus is on corporate and commercial matters within the industry. Corporate specialist, Adriano Villa , who is admitted as a foreign lawyer in Japan, assists clients looking to do business/enter the market in Japan.

Pavia e Ansaldo has longstanding experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector, and it maintains active communication with globally significant regulatory bodies including the European Medicines Agency and the US Food and Drug Administration. The firm is expert in advising major pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients on IP litigation, regulatory, M&A, competition and data protection matters with an international element. Gian Paolo Di Santo leads the firm’s life sciences practice alongside his IP litigation, corporate and regulatory work for leading multinationals in the life sciences industry.