Osborne Clarke > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile

Osborne Clarke
CORSO DI PORTA VITTORIA, 9
20122 MILAN
Italy

Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2

Osborne Clarke's Italy practice acts for some of the world’s leading tech companies on privacy and security matters across the fintech, eMobility, advertising, music and real estate sectors. The group is particularly focused on advising clients on digital transformations and the development of data-driven business models. Gianluigi Marino heads up the firm’s data protection team in Milan, advising on data breaches, cybersecurity, GDPR implementation, big data, outsourcing and compliance. Other key figures include senior associate Marialaura Boni, a media and advertising specialist, and senior lawyer Antonio Racano, whose wide-ranging workload includes the implementation of data compliance programs.

Practice head(s):

Gianluigi Marino

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is composed of lawyers with strong experience in data protection laws (and in general, the laws applicable in the digital environment) and an outstanding problem-solving approach.’

‘The team is highly skilled in data protection issues. Without any doubt, it sets the bar high in the data protection law field in Italy.’

‘This practice’s uniqueness stems from an unwavering client focus and innovative approach. The team’s strengths lie in its deep industry knowledge, efficient problem solving and its commitment to exceeding client expectations.’

‘Osborne Clarke’s practice is really top-notch for its client-oriented and proactive approach.’

‘Gianluigi Marino is the kind of lawyer that every client needs – responsive, extremely focused on the practical aspects of the requested assistance and, moreover, he maintains an honest and fair approach, even in complex situations. Clients trust him and this is shown by their strong and ongoing relationships.’

‘The team, which includes Antonio Racano, has an excellent understanding of clients’ needs, and delivers its opinions promptly, with an effective and clear approach, providing concrete support for business activities.’

‘Marialaura Boni: the way she drives the client through action-planning is really outstanding.’

Key clients

Chemviron SA

Costim S.r.l. (Chorus Life S.p.A.)

Engie Italia S.p.A.

Essity AB

GB Foods SA

Havas Group

Immobiliare.it

Italian Valley S.r.l.

Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE Wordlwide S.p.A.)

Mowi Italia S.r.l.

Novamont S.p.A.

NTT DATA Italia S.p.A.

Prysmian S.p.A.

Renantis S.p.A.

Satispay S.p.A.

Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.

Uber Technologies Inc.

Uber B.V

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising client (of over three decades) Sony Music Italy on privacy and data protection issues, and currently navigating its digital transformation, ensuring compliance with GDPR in Italy.
  • Advising global energy company Engie on numerous data protection issues and special data-related projects, including business functions such as joint controllerships, marketing, telesales and big data management.
  • Advising Costim and Elmet on data privacy and data protection issues arising from their pioneering data-driven smart city initiative in Bergamo.

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

Osborne Clarke assists clients from across the healthcare and life sciences sector on major and complex M&A deals as well as on competition law. The firm is also well-versed in supporting clients through IP, regulatory and compliance matters. Maria Grazia Medici is the head of the life sciences team at the firm and specialises in the regulation of pharmaceutical products, active substances and medical devices. Within the team, Giulia Verusio provides experience in corporate and commercial law as well as pharmaceutical litigation.

Practice head(s):

Maria Grazia Medici

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Giulia Verusio is an outstanding and valuable business partner to our company. She has never failed to provide us with business minded and legally sound advice.’

‘It’s evident that their team is not just well-versed in legal matters but also possesses a profound knowledge of the science and technology that underpins the sector. This unique blend of legal expertise and scientific acumen is a game-changer for anyone operating in the life sciences field.’

‘Giulia Verusio demonstrates an excellent preparation and knowledge of the health/science sector and is superb in giving her advice and managing the whole case.’

‘Their multidisciplinary team is a treasure trove of talent.’

‘I felt like more than just a client; I felt like a partner. Their team genuinely cares about the outcomes they achieve for their clients, and it’s evident in the personal attention, dedication, and time they invest in each case.’

‘High level of competence in every team member, detailed analysis and clear explanation of pro’s and con’s of each choice.’

‘Giulia Verusio possesses an exceptional depth of legal knowledge and expertise that is truly remarkable. What sets Giulia apart is her ability to translate legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.’

Key clients

Actavis Italy S.p.A.

Dentsply Sirona Italia S.r.l.

Euroapi Italy S.r.l

Grifols Italia S.p.A.

Havas PR Milan S.r.l.

Health Italia S.p.A.

Progenika Biopharma S.A.

Sciterion S.r.l.

SDM Società Dietetica Medica S.r.l.

Sic. Or. S.r.l.

TEVA Italia S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising Grifols Italia on successfully appealing two “photographic tenders” before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio, leading to annulment of restrictive rules.
  • Advising on the management of the requests for repayment of exceeding medical devices expenditure at national and regional levels for the years 2015 through 2018.
  • Advising Professional Case Management Clinical Trials, LLC and PCM Clinical Trials International, Ltd on the development of new models for decentralised clinical trials outside the United States.

Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 2

Osborne Clarke advises clients from across the retail sector, be they major multinationals or recognisable domestic companies. The firm has a particular strength in regulatory matters affecting the industry, advising many clients on compliance matters. It is also attentive to its clients’ growing need for ESG advice. Angelo Molinaro is a senior associate heading the retail and consumer law team - he has broad experience advising on misleading advertising, unfair commercial practices and competition law in the sector.

Practice head(s):

Angelo Molinaro

Testimonials

‘The team is made up of extremely highly trained professionals who all stand out for their remarkable ability to manage complex legal aspects, timely, proactively and with a problem-solving approach.’

‘We particularly appreciate the wide sphere of specialization and the possibility to give support in all areas of interest for the client.’

‘Very few firms can provide their mix of skills and knowledge of business.’

‘Angelo Molinaro is an excellent lawyer who has an enviable specialist knowledge in competition and consumer/unfair commercial practices law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the retail sector.’

Key clients

Autotorino S.p.A

Binda Italia S.r.l.

Cisalpina Tours S.p.A.

Bluvacanze S.p.A.

Going S.r.l.

Coccinelle S.p.A.

Diageo Plc

Giordano Vini

Mandarina Duck S.p.A.

Re-Forme S.r.l.

Samsonite S.p.A.

Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.

The GB Foods, S.A.

The Company S.r.l.

Wyler Vetta S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising Sony Music Group, supporting it on retail and consumer law issues in Italy and beyond.
  • Advising luxury watchmaker Wyler Vetta, recently advising on a project to sell products through carefully selected outlets and an agency network allowing it to expand its sales reach.
  • Providing comprehensive legal support to successful Italian beauty products retailer Re-Forme, covering corporate matters, trademark enforcement, contract negotiation, and consumer law.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 2

Tech giants and high-profile media entities routinely seek Osborne Clarke’s advice on data collection, consumer law, marketing compliance, as well as copyright issues, where practice head and data protection and internet law specialist Gianluigi Marino stands out for his ‘in-depth knowledge’. Particularly experienced in the music industry and well versed in advertising issues, Federico M Ferrara is another key name, while Antonio Racano notably focuses on the implementation of compliance programmes around data protection and privacy.

Practice head(s):

Gianluigi Marino

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is composed of very skilled lawyers working with a holistic approach. They have a comprehensive knowledge of the TMT laws sector, and are able to anticipate problems and issues to be addressed, supporting the client in any necessary activities as a “business partner” rather than a simple external consultant.’

‘Gianluigi Marino is an exceptionally skilled and collaborative professional who stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the applicable regulations in the TMT industry. The approach of the team, including Antonio Racano, is always aimed at meeting clients’ needs, providing an effective and timely advice. ’

‘Their young team is very strong and technology oriented. They are always up to date with any technology issue, in particular all regulatory requirements related to platforms. We trust them.’

‘Antonio Racano represents a point of reference. He is highly skilled on digital law and media law. I know I can trust him and we have developed a valuable professional relationship that I expect to grow more and more. He is a reliable lawyer and I think he his on the good path to become one of the best professionals within the TMT sector.’

‘Firm with young, internationally oriented and knowledgeable professionals. Excellent quality of work, punctuality and communication.’

‘Gianluigi Marino is the reference partner for the activities commissioned to the firm. He is an extremely well-prepared professional, always abreast of regulatory and technological innovations, helpful and punctual.’

‘Osborne Clarke’s TMT team provides us with day-to-day support in all matters. The team has demonstrated a great ability to deal with any issue, whether it be litigation or drafting agreements. The team is very responsive, and its fees are in line with the market, with a focus on client needs and loyalty.’

Key clients

APA – Associazione Produttori Audiovisivi

Avanti Broadband Limited

ByteDance (UK)

Costim S.r.l. (Chorus Life S.p.A.)

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Dplay Entertainment Ltd.

Havas Milan S.r.l.

Mail Boxes Etc.

Nuovo Imaie

NTT DATA Italia S.p.A.

PDU Music & Productions S.A.

Re-forme S.r.l.

Satispay S.p.A.

Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.

Treatwell Group

Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V.

Work highlights

  • Supported Costim, the key contractor of the urban transformation project Chorus Life, with diverse legal aspects including data protection and intellectual property.
  • Advised Re-Forme, a cosmetics and media company, on a wide array of IP and TMT matters including negotiations, e-commerce strategy, trademark registration and protection.
  • Represented music industry giant Sony in a copyright suit against music rights holder Edizioni Musicali Acqua Azzurra and three other defendants for damages.

Italy > Intellectual property

With significant expertise in the music and entertainment industries, Osborne Clarke’s IP team is regularly instructed by major clients for advice on a range of IP-related issues, spanning copyright protection, trademark infringement and unfair competition. Headed by music industry specialist Federico M Ferrara, the team includes senior associate Marialaura Boni, noted for her experience in trademark licensing, and associate Alessandra Corigliano, who handles brand management in the digital business, media, tourism and leisure sectors.

Practice head(s):

Federico M. Ferrara

Testimonials

Osborne Clarke’s IP team provided us with day-by-day support in all matters. The team demonstrated a great capability in dealing with both litigation matters and agreements drafting. The team is very responsive, and their fees are in line with the market, with an eye on the client’s needs and loyalty. We are very satisfied on their overall services and, given our previous experience with other law firms, we notice a perfect mix between high experience and glimpse into the future.’

‘We usually work together with Federico Ferrara and Alessandra Corigliano, who provide us with daily support in all kind of issues. They are available at any time, and the work is delivered in perfect timing. Looking at other law firms, we have never received a comparable and exhaustive consultancy as the one from Osborne Clarke.’

Key clients

Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A

Sony Music Publishing Italy S.r.l

EMI General Music Publishing S.r.l

EMI Music Publishing Italia S.r.l,

APA – Audiovisual Producers Association

Binda Italia S.r.l.

Grifols Italia S.p.A.

Havas Group

Opera Co-Pro Ltd.

PDU Italia S.r.l.

Re-Forme S.r.l.

The Company S.r.l.

Wyler Vetta S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Represented Sony in a copyright suit against four music rights holder defendants for damages.
  • Provided IP advisory services to PDU Italia and PDU Music & Productions, including rights protection, portfolio commercialisation, and dealing with IP issues linked to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
  • Assisted The Company, the Italian licensee of high-end clothing label Raquel Diniz, in a significant dispute concerning unfair competition.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 3

Osborne Clarke’s team routinely advises on partnerships between public and private entities, public procurement and tendering, as well as public finance and banking. The team is also active in advising on regulatory compliance issues, urban redevelopment projects including environmental litigation, and the implementation of projects under PNRR. Head of the practice Giorgio Lezzi notably focuses on public sector procurement and PPPs, areas in which Angelo Maria Quintieri is also well versed. Procurement and public services law expert Federica Fischetti is also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Giorgio Lezzi

Testimonials

‘Giorgio Lezzi is always very helpful and able to tackle complex issues and solve them brilliantly. I appreciate his extreme professionalism, attention to detail, punctuality and the sensitivity with which he personally devotes himself to each case.’

‘I would like to recommend Giorgio Lezzi and Angelo Maria Quintieri for anyone who needs legal assistance on the procurement code. They are a team of professionals of undoubted and proven preparation and reliability, and constantly handle complex situations with a spirit of cooperation and utmost dedication. They are transparent in their dealings and effective in their solutions.’

‘By providing assistance from a multi-professional structure, the Osborne Clarke law firm makes it possible to deal with issues concerning different business areas with a single point of contact.’

‘Giorgio Lezzi stands out not only for his great expertise in public contracts, but also for his extreme availability and flexibility in dealing with the various issues that the various corporate sectors bring to him.’

‘Osborne Clarke practice has the unique capacity to offer an accurate and thoroughly deepened and verified work along with a very smart and friendly approach of the team. The quality and the variety of the team allows Osborne Clarke to offer a multidisciplinary support to clients of large dimensions and different fields.’

‘Very high preparation in the field of competence, respect for time and availability.’

‘Giorgio Lezzi has a very high level of knowledge in the field of expertise, availability and respect for time.’

Key clients

A2A Group

Acinque Tecnologie S.p.A.

Acque Bresciane S.r.l.

Agesp Group

ALER Milano

Alfa S.r.l.

AMAT – Agenzia Ambiente Mobilità e Territorio

Ambiente Energia Brianza S.p.A.

BFF Bank S.p.A.

Brianzacque S.r.l.

CAP Holding S.p.A.

CEM Ambiente S.p.A.

Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza, Lodi

Chamber of Commerce of Bergamo

COGESER Group

CREDEM Credito Emiliano S.p.A.

Grifols Italia S.p.A.

ICCREA Bancaimpresa S.p.A.

Infrastrutture Recupero Energia Agenzia Regionale Ligure – IRE S.p.A.

Intercomp S.p.A.

ITELYUM Regeneration S.p.A.

ITELYUM Purification S.p.A.

Lereti S.p.A. (Acinque Group, formerly ACSM–AGAM group)

Milano Santa Giulia S.p.A.

Municipality of Sanremo

Municipality of Ospedaletti

Municipality of Rozzano

Padania Acque S.p.A.

Regional Council of Sardinia

Serenità S.r.l.

SILEA S.p.A.

Seruso S.p.A.

Uniacque S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising CAP Holding on the execution of its industrial plan, which includes commencing operations in the environmental sector and incorporating circular economy initiatives across northern Italy.
  • Advised ITELYUM GROUP on numerous business ventures requiring substantial public and administrative regulation across diverse areas within Italy.
  • Advised ICCREA Bancaimpresa (now BCC Leasing) on resolving legal complexities associated with the roll-out of PPP ventures across Italy.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Osborne Clarke represents significant domestic and international clients in complex, cross-border cases. The firm regularly acts for clients active in a range of sectors, including energy, real estate, technology and investments. Federico Banti heads the dispute resolution department and handles ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, such as under the ICC and CAM rules. Also of note are Francesco Berardi and Daniele Fontanari for their work handling energy and real estate disputes, respectively.

Practice head(s):

Federico Banti

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Francesco Berardi has shown high standing legal expertise and professionalism. He is able to advise on complex legal issues in civil, competition and commercial law matters and reassures clients by giving prompt and detailed responses. He has also shown great communication, interpersonal and leading skills.’

‘Good team work.’

‘Very competent, reliable and successful litigation management.’

‘Strong technical preparation and effective defence strategy.’

Key clients

Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.

Uber Technologies Inc. & Uber B.V.

UCI Cinemas

Capgemini Italia S.p.A.

CC Lab Italia S.r.l

Hanes Group

Grifols Italia S.p.A.

AGESP Energia S.r.l.

Unieco Soc. Coop in LCA

Fatro S.p.A.

First Solar GmbH

Pasubio Sviluppo S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising real estate and construction player Unieco on its mission to bring to account former directors, contractual parties and the professional certifier involved for their roles in an earlier debt restructuring agreement for the company that ended up costing it some €120m.
  • Advising real estate company Pasubio Sviluppo in a high value insolvency-related litigation brought against banking group Credit Agricole.
  • Providing comprehensive legal support to AGESP Energia, across a variety of public contracts and energy-regulatory issues.

Italy > Employment Tier 3

Osborne Clarke maintains a concentrated practice of lawyers with experience in handling reorganisations and restructurings, as well as employment litigation. The firm’s global coverage ensures a seamless cross-border service for major, multinational, employment matters. It is also well-equipped to handle labour issues arising in the technology sector. Pietro Scianna, who joined the firm in April 2023 from Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici, heads the employment practice and handles personnel management to the labour law aspects of corporate transactions. Stefano Lava left the practice for Simmons & Simmons in April 2023.

Practice head(s):

Pietro Scianna

Testimonials

‘Pietro Scianna is shows exceptional care and diligence when dealing with clients. He’s practical and yet provides all necessary background for a client to make a decision.’

‘Competent, transparent and very professional. They are able to give legal advice always within the client’s business context and always give clients the view of pros and cons of their choices.’

‘Giuliana Caira is very professional, and demonstrates a very business-minded attitude, looking and suggesting pragmatic solutions, in a very timely manner.’

‘They give clients the ability to understand the legal aspects of situations, securing the business and decisions by alerting clients when there are potential dangers.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, always looking for the most appropriate response to the customer’s needs. Ready to check and share legislative updates and to find new and fast solutions’

‘Giuliana Caira does her best to find solutions, so her answers guarantee care and precision.’

Key clients

AIG Europe S.A.

Air Canada

Avalara Inc.

Binda Italia S.r.l.

Coccinelle S.p.A.

Corcym S.r.l.

Diageo Italia S.p.A.

Doctolib S.r.l.

Euroapi Italy S.r.l.

Foresight Group S.r.l.

Grifols Italia S.p.A.

Immofinanz AG

Ivalua S.r.l.

Mandarina Duck S.p.A.

Manucor S.p.A.

Milkrite Interpuls Holding

NHOA Energy S.r.l.

Open Text S.r.l.

Pometon S.p.A.

Premier Research Group S.r.l.

SDM S.r.l.

Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Entertainment Italy

UCI Italia S.p.A.

United Airlines Inc.

Wex Europe Limited

Wipro Technologies Gmbh

Work highlights

  • Providing legal counsel on labour law to Diageo Group, from day-to-day advice to complex litigation.
  • Advising AIG Europe on compliance with international policies and acquiring appropriate authorisation for software and tools from relevant labour offices.
  • Providing extensive employment law advisory services to United Cinemas International, including on remote labour law training and the labour law aspects of the restitution of a cinema building.

Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3

Osborne Clarke’s broad practice ranges from investigation proceedings for cartels, abuse of dominance, and lodging of complaints, to merger control filings, where it regularly represents clients before the European Commission, the Italian Antitrust Authority, and in appeals before the EU Courts and Italian administrative courts. The team is headed by Enrico Fabrizi, noted for his expertise in compliance programmes, competition law audits, and unfair commercial practices, while environmental matters specialist Valeria Veneziano is skilled in litigation related to antitrust infringement and merger control proceedings. The practice’s retail and consumer group is chaired by Angelo Molinaro, who is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious antitrust matters.

Practice head(s):

Enrico Fabrizi

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Enrico Fabrizi and his team have the ability to conduct in depth analysis of intricate legal matters and come back with solutions that go straight to the point, delivering advice that is always precise, clear and straightforward. His ability to make complex issues simple and to deliver effective solutions is a quality that I have not found in many other antitrust lawyers.’

‘I have recently worked with Osborne Clarke’s antitrust team on a very complex legal action for damages for an alleged abuse of dominance that involved both antitrust and IP issues. The collaboration was totally smooth and key to the successful outcome of the case.’

‘Enrico Fabrizi and the two most senior lawyers of the team (Valeria Veneziano and Angelo Molinaro) have worked together for more than 20 years, and this very unusual characteristic makes the team strong and close, capable of successfully managing heavy workloads.’

‘Enrico Fabrizi has a very sharp mind that is capable of seeing all aspects of complex legal matters, whilst maintaining an approach that is practical and solution-oriented. He also has very strong personal skills, which makes it easy for clients to relate with him and to trust him.’

‘Valeria Veneziano is a very knowledgeable professional, noted for her ability to be effective, clear and practical. She has an exceptional talent for understanding the specificities of the sectors clients operate in and for delivering tailor-made solutions.’

‘Angelo Molinaro is an extremely valuable professional, who is capable of acquiring an in-depth understanding of the client’s reality and of its effective needs. He has a very strong legal background, which makes him capable of easily addressing the various legal aspects of a multifaceted matter.’

‘The antitrust team at Osborne Clarke is exceptionally competent, certainly among the best in Italy. They stand out for their ability to navigate conceptually complex issues, for their understanding of the economics involved, and for finding sensible solutions to problems.’

‘Enrico Fabrizi and Valeria Veneziano are exceptionally skilled lawyers and a pleasure to work with. They can leverage a deep understanding of antitrust law and of the procedural aspects of antitrust proceedings.’

Key clients

APA – Associazione Produttori Audiovisivi

Arad Ltd.

Autotorino S.p.A.

CNS – Consorzio Nazionale Servizi

Credem – Credito Emiliano S.p.A.

FAAC S.p.A.

Grendi Trasporti Marittimi S.p.A

Nuovo Imaie

Ovdamatic S.p.A.

Reale Group

WaterTech S.p.A.

Procter & Gamble Italia S.p.A.

Pometon S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Secured a 99% discount on a fine levied on CNS, when our client found itself at the centre of an Article 101 cartel investigation by the IAA, following its involvement in a €2.7 billion public tender procedure, the largest ever issued, at the time, by a public administration in the EU.
  • Assisted Watertech and its parent company, Arad Ltd., in appealing a cartel sanctioning decision before the first instance administrative court, and obtained a significant fine reduction.
  • Saw off a rarely seen damages claim against Nuovo Imaie, a collective management organization for artists’ rights, brought by Artisti 7607, another collective society active in the same sector, alleging abusive behaviour by our client, due to its apparent failure to honour commitments made binding by the IAA in 2017.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 3

Osborne Clarke‘s energy team provides advice on a wide range of energy-related issues, including renewable energy, energy storage and regulation, as well as photovoltaic, biogas, energy-from-waste and geothermal plants. Head of the corporate and M&A team Riccardo Roversi specialises in renewable energy, asset sales, M&A operations and joint ventures, while Giovanni Penzo is noted for his expertise in waste-to-energy projects, acquisitions and demergers in the energy sector. The team also includes public procurement processes and dispute resolution expert Giorgio Lezzi.

Practice head(s):

Riccardo Roversi

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Riccardo Roversi is a true expert in his field. He is knowledgeable and pragmatic in his advice. Riccardo and his team have really helped with our entry into the Italian market.’

Key clients

A2A Energia S.p.A; A2A Ambiente S.p.A.; A2A Illuminazione Pubblica S.r.l.

Acque Bresciane S.r.l.

Acinque Tecnologie S.r.l.

AKNO Business Parks S.r.l.

AGESP Energia S.r.l.

ALER Milano

Cogeme Group

Costim S.r.l. (Chorus Life S.p.A.)

Industrie De Nora S.p.A.

Linea Group Holding S.p.A.

Municipality of Rozzano

NHOA (ex Engie EPS) and Free2Move e-solutions S.p.A.

Sicor Società Italiana Corticosteroidi S.r.l. (Teva Group)

Tea Sistemi Energia e Ambiente (SEI) (Tea S.p.A.)

Yinson Renewables (a division of Yinson Holdings Berhad)

Work highlights

  • Advised DeNora on acquiring a brownfield industrial site for its “Italian GigaFactory” project to manufacture hardware for the production of clean burning energy source green hydrogen.
  • Advised on the Chorus Life Bergamo project, a ground-breaking multi-functional smart district in Bergamo.
  • Advised Municipality of Rozzano on awarding and implementing a PPP contract for the redevelopment and management of a district heating network and the heating and electricity systems of municipal buildings.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Osborne Clarke is comfortable handling ESG-driven developments as well as novel and significant real estate projects, especially in an infrastructure context. The firm also regularly advises notable clients on international portfolio management. The co-heads of the real estate practice are Simone Monesi, who is specialised in technical, regulatory and financial issues connected to real estate projects, and Sara Miglioli, who focuses on real estate and construction with particular expertise in planning law.

Practice head(s):

Simone Monesi; Sara Miglioli

Other key lawyers:

Laura Ricci; Judith Paine; Roberto Salis

Testimonials

‘Osborne Clarke Italy stands out in the legal landscape due to its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and its exceptional team of legal professionals.’

‘Bilingual – Italian and English. Wide range of legal services. Excellent network of connections for other non-legal services.’

‘Laura Ricci and Judith Paine are experienced lawyers and they care about their clients.’

‘Simone Monesi and Roberto Salis demonstrate longstanding expertise in construction and real estate matters, always oriented towards results and problem solving.’

‘Experience applied to give commercial advice which was key to getting the deal over the line.’

‘Patient and persevering, with the ability to explain concepts to people who do not regularly work in the jurisdiction.’

‘Simone Monesi and Roberto Salis are very skilled and experienced and have a deep knowledge of Italian construction law.’

Key clients

AEGIDE Milano Vivarini S.r.l.

Costim S.r.l. (Chorus Life S.p.A)

DeA Capital SGR S.p.A

Habona Invest GmbH; Pareus S.r.l.

Industrie De Nora S.p.A.

Klépierre Management S.r.l.

Risanamento S.P.A. group

Milano Santa Giulia S.p.A.

Mirastar

KKR

NewCold Cooperatief U.A.

Ruby Hotels GmbH

Savills Investment Managers SGR S.p.A.

UCI Cinemas

Work highlights

  • Advised Industrie DeNora on acquiring a brownfield industrial site for its Italian GigaFactory project, to manufacture hardware for the production of clean burning energy source green hydrogen.
  • Advised AEGIDE Milano Vivarini on its €40m purchase and development of a 128-unit senior living complex in Milan.
  • Advising NewCold on the development and construction of a state-of-the-art cold storage plant in Fiorenzuola d’Arda, inaugurated in March 2023.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

Osborne Clarke is experienced in restructuring and insolvency matters across major sectors in Italy, including energy, retail, leisure and hospitality, infrastructure, finance and real estate. The firm employs lawyers with sector-specific expertise to handle a broad range of matters. Filippo Canepa, who provides judicial and extrajudicial assistance to companies going through insolvency and corporate restructuring cases, heads the practice. Also of note is Federica Greggio, who specialises in all aspects of restructuring, debt and equity finance.

Practice head(s):

Filippo Canepa

Other key lawyers:

Frederica Greggio; Barbara Schiavo

Testimonials

‘A high-level of professional skill and problem solving.’

‘An excellent team quickly able to satisfy client needs.’

‘A great team with a strong relationship with the insolvency community in Italy, deep knowledge of the local law and 100% commitment for the success of clients’ matters.’

‘Filipo Canepa is a leader; he’s able to lead the project and the client.’

‘Barbara Schiavo is the perfect consultant that every client would like to have. She is very knowledgeable and up to date on the latest regulatory news. She transmits security to the client.’

‘The team has excellent synergistic work skills with the others business economics consultants. The capability to face and overcome, and often prevent, the unexpected events that always occur in corporate restructuring processes are highly appreciated.’

Key clients

AMCO Asset Management Company S.p.A.

Alba Leasing S.p.A.

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A.

Banco BPM S.p.A.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions S.p.A.

FMS Wertmanagement AöR

HPE – Holding Partecipazioni Energetiche S.r.l.

ICCREA Banca Impresa S.p.A.

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

Officine Meccaniche Gino Nerviani S.r.l.

Pasubio Sviluppo S.p.A.

SG Leasing S.p.A.

UniCredit S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisting German federal winding-up institution FMS Wertmanagement in managing €11.4bn of assets from Hypo Real Estate Holding, addressing insolvency and restructuring matters.
  • Advising real estate company Pasubio Sviluppo on a complicated insolvency procedure arising from the deterioration of its financial situation, and debt of around €68m.
  • Advising former energy market operator HPE on a €35m restructuring and insolvency matter.

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 4

Osborne Clarke's ‘very committed team‘ comprises experts in investment and asset management, ESG integration, and fintech and digital payments. The group’s specialisms also include peer-to-peer lending. Heading up the firm’s Italian banking and finance regulatory department, longstanding regulatory expert Nunzia Melaccio is a January 2023 partner hire from Studio Alpeggiani.

Practice head(s):

Nunzia Melaccio

Testimonials

‘Very committed team with huge experience in wealth and asset management, and regulatory issues.’

‘What makes the individuals we work with stand out is their willingness to be helpful on any occasion.’

‘Nunzia Melaccio is very competent in the regulatory side to asset management and services, and very close to different important players in the market.’

‘Nunzia Melaccio is a very professional adviser – apart from her ability to analyse the legislation, she is able to give practical solutions to problems. This makes a great difference.’

‘Osborne Clarke is unique in that it provides a holistic range of services across diverse practices and geographies in a consistently professional manner, applying lateral thinking to serve its clients in a timely fashion.’

‘The combination of diversity, professionalism, lateral thinking and timeliness is quite unique in the industry.’

Key clients

Azimut Investments S.A.

Opyn Group

WEX Europe Services Ltd

Amber Capital SGR S.p.A.

Decalia SIM S.p.A.

VC Capital Partners SGR S.p.A.

Ulixes SGR S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Amber Capital on its evolution from an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM), under the threshold, to a fully-licensed AIFM, and on establishing its cross-border distribution activities.
  • Advising Italian peer-to-peer lender, The Opyn Group, on the incorporation of climate and environmental risks into its operational and disclosure strategies, in accordance with the Bank of Italy and CONSOB’s sustainability regulations.
  • Advising DECALIA SIM, an Italian investment portfolio management firm, on its efforts to broaden its investment services in Italy.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4

Osborne Clarke's Milan office routinely acts for investment funds and private equity houses on the acquisition financing for both companies and real estate assets. Andrea Pinto's practice covers real estate, project and acquisition finance, along with restructuring, while Antonio Fugaldi remains ‘a trusted adviser for Italian law matters'.

Practice head(s):

Andrea Pinto

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Strengths and key capabilities – fast execution, accuracy of content, and competent team members.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the subject and the relevant market.’

‘Specific expertise in various topics and immediate availability.’

‘Excellent teamwork and great client relation skills.’

‘The members of the team are very responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Good business understanding, and they aim for workable and pragmatic solutions.’

‘Antonio Fugaldi is a trusted adviser for Italian law matters. He is a pragmatic and efficient negotiator. Clients also like his calm approach to the most complex of questions.’

‘Antonio Fugaldi brings experience, expertise and availability.’

Key clients

Azimut Investments S.A.

AKNO Group

Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR S.p.A.

Hines Italy RE S.r.l.

Siram

Veolia Energie International S.A.

Mirastar

KKR

Obton A/S

Principal Real Estate Europe

NHOA Energy S.r.l.

NHOA Australia Pty Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Acting for AKNO Group on €220m-plus financing deals.
  • Advising KKR and Mirastar, KKR’s European industrial and logistics platform, on a £100m financing for purchases of logistic properties.
  • Advised Obton A/S, a renewable energy investment company, on a promissory note loan agreement for €79.5m.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 4

Acting for large banks, Osborne Clarke's Italy group advises on real estate and green financings, along with alternative structured finance. Andrea Pinto acts for lenders on cross-border transactions; Federica Greggio is a debt finance and restructuring specialist; and Antonio Fugaldi assists with acquisition, leveraged, project and real estate financings.

Practice head(s):

Andrea Pinto

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘In-depth knowledge of its subjects and specific expertise in various topics.’

‘Strong commitment levels and excellent respect of deadlines.’

‘Accuracy and extremely high-level work standards.’

‘The firm’s strategy combines legal expertise with sector knowledge.’

‘Andrea Pinto is not only a good lawyer on a technical level, he is also very good at providing commercial advice, leveraging on his longstanding experience. He provides strategic views on matters and can offer a range of solutions.’

‘Antonio Fugaldi brings experience and strong expertise. Reliability, immediate availability, a good team worker.’

‘Deep and broad knowledge of both the banking industry and the real estate market.’

‘Able to understand the needs of all the parties involved and find a balanced solution to problems.’

Key clients

Aareal Bank AG

ABN Amro Asset Based Finance N.V.

Azimut Investments S.A.

Azimut Private Capital Management S.à.r.l

Banco BPM S.p.A.

Bayerische Landesbank

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.

MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese S.p.A.

BNL BNP Paribas (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A.)

BPER Banca S.p.A.

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.

Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano S.p.A.

FMS Wertmanagement AöR

Natixis SA

Prelios S.p.A.

UniCredit S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised ABN Amro Asset Based Finance N.V. on a €125m revolving credit facility.
  • Advised BPER Banca S.p.A. on the provision of €90m green credit facilities for the acquisition, refurbishment and redevelopment of various real estate assets in Milan.
  • Advised Natixis S.A. Milan branch, Unicredit S.p.A., Banco BPM S.p.A. and MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese S.p.A., on an extension request concerning a €113m facility agreement.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Osborne Clarke’s Italy team is highly experienced in mid-market public and private M&A transactions. The group is co-led by Giuliano Lanzavecchia, an expert in big-ticket M&A and private equity deals; and Riccardo Roversi, who advises on corporate and commercial law matters, but is particularly experienced in renewable energy transactions.

Practice head(s):

Giuliano Lanzavecchia; Riccardo Roversi

Other key lawyers:

Giovanni Penzo; Filippo Palmieri; Alessandro Villa; Chiara Carioti; Alberto Passera; Antonio Maria Sessa

Testimonials

Demonstrates high-levels of professionalism and skills, both in relation to business and the legal aspects of operations.’

‘A really creative and innovative approach.’

‘A team that adds value to negotiations.’

‘Technically very capable.’

Its main strengths are the ability to handle specific requests from clients and adapt to the specifics of the targets.

Quick and efficient at mobilising additional resources when needed.

‘Strong interpersonal relationships, ability to adapt, and timely.’

Riccardo Roversi and Alberto Passera provide continuous and efficient support.

Key clients

Autotorino S.p.A.

Acque Bresciane S.r.l. SB

Barry Wehmiller Group

BrianzAcque S.r.l.

CleverTech S.p.A.

Conceria Pasubio S.p.A.

FAAC S.p.A.

Georg Fisher Group

Grifols Italia S.p.A.

Huntsman Corporation

Itelyum Regeneration S.p.A.

Immobiliare.it S.p.A.

NHOA Energy S.r.l.

Officine Ambrogio Melesi & C S.r.l.

Progema Engineering S.r.l.

SAMCA Group

Treatwell Group

Real Web

Real Web Ventures Ltd.

Swiss Life Asset Management AG

Yinson Renewables

Work highlights

  • Advising Italian automotive retail group Autotorino on the competitive acquisition of the entire share capital of Mercedes-Benz Roma.
  • Advised Swiss Life Asset Managers on its €84m acquisition of a majority stake in Powy.
  • Advised Huntsman Corporation on the sale of its textile effects division.

The firm: Osborne Clarke is a fast-growing international legal practice, with more than 800 lawyers working across Europe, Asia and the US. The team offers a high-quality joined-up service for multi-jurisdiction work, focused on getting commercial results for the client. Osborne Clarke’s legal expertise is underpinned by its in-depth knowledge of seven key industry sectors: digital business; energy and utilities; financial services; life sciences and healthcare; real estate and infrastructure; retail; and transport and automotive. For businesses in these sectors, Osborne Clarke not only offers a full range of legal services, but uses its sector knowledge to provide insights that help clients take effective action at the right time.

Osborne Clarke is recognised for its unstuffy culture, which means that clients experience strong relationships and a consistently approachable, easy-to-understand style no matter where they are based.

Osborne Clarke’s four Italian offices, in Milan, Rome, Brescia and Padua, offer clients expert advice on all business issues, including transactions, litigation, employment and tax. The team has a deep understanding of a range of industry sectors, including digital business, energy and utilities, life sciences, retail and transport and automotive. Osborne Clarke is recognised as a leading adviser to the Italian renewable energy sector.

Areas of practice: Osborne Clarke delivers a full range of legal services in the context of clients’ industry sectors, with a particular focus on digital business, energy and utilities, financial services, life sciences and healthcare, real estate and infrastructure, retail, and transport and automotive.

Commercial: the team advises clients on the contracts that underpin their business as well as day-to-day issues, from outsourcing, expanding sales networks, IP, procuring goods and services to checking advertising compliance.

Competition and antitrust: the team covers every aspect of competition law for corporate clients across different industrial sectors. Services include compliance programmes, audits, antitrust proceedings and notifications of concentration to the national authority and the European Commission. It also advises on consumer protection matters, misleading advertising as well as in regulatory issues (particularly in the audiovisual and energy sectors).

Corporate: Osborne Clarke advises at every stage of company development across all corporate issues, from equity and debt fundraisings, to M&A, IPOs and JVs. OC also advises on the establishment of compliant and efficient governance structures.

Dispute resolution: Osborne Clarke’s disputes team resolves complex, high-value disputes across a wide range of jurisdictions. Services include early-stage strategic input, representing clients in court proceedings, international arbitration, mediations and regulatory investigations.

Employment: practical, day-to-day support covers the full range of employment issues from recruitment and employee incentive schemes to dismissal, risk management and reputational issues. The team is an acknowledged leader in defending employers on high-profile litigation claims, TUPE and reorganisation issues.

Financing and lending: Osborne Clarke provides a specialist service for banks, lenders, businesses and sponsors, advising across the range of finance options, from debt financing to equity fundraisings and crowdfunding. The team delivers high-quality risk management in a commercially appropriate way.

Restructuring and insolvency: whether it’s tax debt restructurings, insolvency proceedings or dispute resolution, the team works with banks and businesses in financial difficulty to, where possible, rescue businesses by maximising realisations for stakeholders while also mitigating risk.

Tax: Osborne Clarke’s pan-European team of tax specialists resolves taxation issues and finds tax solutions for transactions and other company and group structuring. Their aim is to make sure that clients only pay their fair share of tax.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking & Finance Andrea Pinto
Banking and finance regulatory Nunzia Melaccio
Commercial Sara Miglioli
Competition and antitrust Enrico Fabrizi
Corporate Giuliano Lanzavecchia
Dispute resolution Federico Banti
Employment Pietro Scianna
Energy and utilities Riccardo Roversi
Intellectual property Federico M Ferrara
Life sciences and healthcare Maria Grazia Medici
Public & Administrative law Giorgio Lezzi
Real estate Simone Monesi
Restructuring and insolvency Filippo Canepa
Tax Claudio Grisanti
Tech, Media & Comms Gianluigi Marino
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Federico Banti photo Federico Banti Federico has accrued wide-ranging experience advising businesses in dispute resolution both in…
Filippo Canepa photo Filippo Canepa For over 20 years Filippo’s work in the field of insolvency has…
Enrico Fabrizi photo Enrico Fabrizi Enrico is an internationally recognised expert in Italian and European competition law.…
Federico M Ferrara photo Federico M Ferrara Federico Ferrara has over 25 years’ experience in Intellectual Property law, acquired…
Antonio Fugaldi photo Antonio Fugaldi Antonio assists clients across a wide range of banking and restructuring matters,…
Cristina Gabardi photo Cristina Gabardi Cristina is a corporate and commercial lawyer, who has achieved outstanding expertise…
Federica Greggio photo Federica Greggio Federica has, from the outset, played a fundamental role in Osborne Clarke:…
Claudio Grisanti photo Claudio Grisanti Claudio specialises in tax law and offers extensive experience in all areas…
Giuliano Lanzavecchia photo Giuliano Lanzavecchia Giuliano is a key point of reference in M&A and Private Equity…
Giorgio Lezzi photo Giorgio Lezzi Giorgio represents a reference point in the Italian infrastructure services sector, also…
Gianluigi Marino photo Gianluigi Marino Gianluigi represents a leading voice in the ambit of digital transformation –…
Maria Grazia Medici photo Maria Grazia Medici In a legal career spanning more than 20 years, Maria Grazia has…
Nunzia Melaccio photo Nunzia Melaccio Nunzia has practised financial services and banking law since 2000 and heads…
Sara Miglioli photo Sara Miglioli In addition to being a transaction lawyer dealing with all corporate and…
Simone Monesi photo Simone Monesi Simone has a comprehensive understanding of Urban Dynamics transformations, grounded in his…
Giovanni Penzo photo Giovanni Penzo Giovanni is an expert in corporate and commercial law, advising Italian and…
Andrea Pinto photo Andrea Pinto Andrea Pinto has worked for leading global law firms and finance institutions,…
Riccardo Roversi photo Riccardo Roversi Riccardo’s career with Osborne Clarke has taken him all the way from…
Pietro Scianna photo Pietro Scianna Pietro has in-depth and diverse experience in all areas of labour law:…
Alessandro Villa photo Alessandro Villa Alessandro Villa, a specialist in company and commercial law, has been a…
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