Bird & Bird > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile
Bird & Bird Offices
VIA BORGOGNA 8
20122 MILANO
Italy
Bird & Bird > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Bird & Bird‘s international life sciences and healthcare group advises a sizeable number of the world’s largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies. The practice is jointly led by renowned IP litigators Giovanni Galimberti and Massimiliano Mostardini. Other highly regarded practitioners are Italy corporate head Alberto Salvadè, chemical sector specialist Antonella De Gregori, and public law leader Simone Caddedu. The team also features transactions expert Afra Casiraghi and Claudia Ricciardi, who acts for companies and research institutes, along with key counsel Mauro Turrini and senior associate Evelina Marchesoni.Practice head(s):
Giovanni Galimberti; Massimiliano Mostardini
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of the life sciences industry.‘
‘Quality advice is always provided.‘
‘Great availability and very cost efficient.‘
Key clients
Doctolib
Heska Corporation
IRBM
Mylan
Promidis/CNCCS
San Raffaele Hospital
San Donato Group
Sandoz
Viprof
Work highlights
- Advised Gruppo San Donato on the creation of strategic commercial partnerships with consultancy companies for the implementation of COVID security protocols.
- Advised the transferors (San Raffaele Hospital, IRBM and INGM) on the agreement for the sale to Antios Therapeutics of patents for fourth generation HBV capsid assembly modulators.
- Advised Doctolib, a French unicorn, on its participation in a tendering procedure launched by Consip for the assignment of application and support services in the digital health sector.
Italy > Industry focus: Manufacturing Tier 1
The department at Bird & Bird is particularly reputed for its expertise in the automotive sector and is well-equipped to assist significant domestic and international clients. The practice is often engaged in regulatory, competition and IP matters across the technology, retail and luxury goods sectors. Stefano Silvestri is thoroughly experienced in M&A, while Alberto Salvadè is proficient in turnaround and restructuring mandates, and Simone Caddedu often handles public procurement and antitrust matters.
Practice head(s):
Stefano Silvestri
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Alfrus
APRC Societé par action Simplifiée
Autogrill Italia
Blooming Experience
BMW Group
Bricoman Italia
Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano
Crocs
FlixBus Italia
Leroy Merlin Italia
Logista Italy
Marcolin
Max Mara Fashion Group
Mediamarket
Metalco Group
Milano Capital
Mondo Convenienza
Nec Italia
Olivyou
Pirelli
Retail HUB
Satispay
Snaidero Group
Solgar-Hino
Stoneweg (Glovo)
TooGoodToGo
Work highlights
- Assisted Snaidero with protecting its trade mark rights abroad.
- Assisted Crocs with its acquisition of HEYDUDE, an Italian casual shoe brand, with corporate entities and supply chains mainly in Hong Kong and China at an acquisition price of $2.5bn.
Italy > Industry focus: Retail Tier 1
The department at Bird & Bird advises leading retail and consumer goods brands, including luxury brands and high-street retailers, on consumer law matters including refund policies, terms of sales and subscription terms. The team has also closely collaborated with fashion designers and consumer product manufacturers on the expansion of their online presence. Giovanni Galimberti co-leads the team with Stefano Silvestri, who is often engaged in retail M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Stefano Silvestri; Giovanni Galimberti
Testimonials
‘A very pragmatic approach in dealing with legal cases.’
‘Very quick responses.’
Work highlights
- Assisted Snaidero with protecting its trade mark rights abroad.
- Assisted Crocs with its acquisition of HEYDUDE, an Italian casual shoe brand, with corporate entities and supply chains mainly in Hong Kong and China at an acquisition price of $2.5bn.
Italy > Intellectual property
Bird & Bird has a global reputation for its expertise in IP law, acting in cross-border litigation and arbitration cases. The Italian team covers every facet of IP and is renowned for its expertise in brand protection and patent litigation. The ‘bright and well-prepared’ Giovanni Galimberti specialises in disputes relating to the infringements of trade marks within the food sector, while Massimiliano Mostardini advises on non-contentious IP matters and regulatory issues. Rome-based Arturo Leone is an expert in advertising law, and Antonella De Gregori and Claudia Ricciardi are experienced in handling IP contracts and design-related matters. Edoardo Bàrbera and Rita Tardiolo are also noted.Practice head(s):
Giovanni Galimberti; Massimiliano Mostardini; Arturo Leone
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very attentive to the client’s needs and ready to search and discuss customized solutions. Remarkably, it also the ability to coordinate also with its correspondent IP teams abroad, in order to cover also foreign or transnational issues.’
‘Commitment, accuracy, timely delivery, collaboration.’
‘The Bird & Bird IT team are very knowledgeable and are routinely able to provide commercially useful and detailed advice with a very quick turnaround.’
‘Giovanni Galimberti and the others are a wonderful team with an ability to get straight to the points that matter. It is easy to have complete faith in the work they produce.’
‘Scrupulous, affable and steely. Isn’t that what you need from an IP lawyer?’
Key clients
Dailymotion
Ferrero
Ferrovie dello Stato
Fondazione Telethon
Istituto Nazionale Genetica Molecolare -INGM
Lendlease
IRBM
Lottomatica
Medoilanum Group
Pirelli Foundation
San Raffaele Hospital
Sisvel
Snaidero Group
TeamSystem
Work highlights
- Advised Sisvel Group on setting up and exploiting its international strategy to license and enforce different standard essential patents (SEPs) portfolios.
- Advised the transferors, San Raffaele Hospital, IRBM and INGM, in connection with the agreement for the sale to Antios Therapeutics of patents relating to fourth generation HBV capsid assembly modulators (CAM) for the treatment of chronic HBV.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2
Bird & Bird ‘s Italian financial regulatory practice has substantial experience in the rules governing banking and financial services activities. Banking and financial markets regulation department head, Raimondo Maggiore, is a financial regulation expert, whose practice includes contentious regulatory and enforcement matters; co-head of the financial services group, Stefano Febbi ocuses on banking, financial services (including payments services) and insurance regulation; and Rossella Sansone is experienced in asset management and financial services. Diego Bobbo and Diego Cefaro are the senior associates to note, while Annapaola Schino is a recently elevated counsel.Practice head(s):
Raimondo Maggiore; Stefano Febbi; Rossella Sansone
Testimonials
‘A very complete team that is specialised in regulatory matters.‘
‘Some individuals of the firm have had professional working experience with the Italian regulators, which is a real plus when dealing with issues that fall under the scrutiny of such regulators.‘
Key clients
Allianz Group
Banca Agricola Popolare di Ragusa
Banca Popolare Pugliese
Banca Valsabbina
BPER Banca
CheBanca!
CNP Assurances
Crédit Agricole Italia
Credem Group
ICCREA Group
Intesa Sanpaolo
Mediobanca
Mediolanum Group
SACE
Wayflyer
Work highlights
- Assisting Banca Agricola Popolare di Ragusa, Banca Valsabbina and Banca Popolare Pugliese with multiple issues surrounding the regulatory framework applicable to the provision of banking corporate governance.
- Assisting Allianz Group in Italy with assessing and implementing the new European legal framework on sustainable finance within the operations of its companies.
- Advised Mediolanum Group, Intesa Sanpaolo, CheBanca!, Banca Sella, BPER Banca, Credem Banca, Mediobanca and ICCREA Group on the interpretation and application of the EU and national rules regulating the provision of investment services (among others).
Italy > Compliance Tier 2
Bird & Bird‘s compliance group covers regulatory compliance, corporate governance in light of Decree 231, and data protection, cybersecurity and product compliance. Other areas include advertising pre-clearances, consumer protection and antitrust issues. Clients also benefit from the team’s sector expertise in financial services, life sciences and TMT. Raimondo Maggiore is a financial regulation expert, Stefano Febbi‘s practice includes regulatory compliance work, and Simone Caddedu is a regulatory, antitrust and public procurement specialist. The other co-heads are Rossella Sansone, who advises on the regulation of financial markets, and EU and competition partner Federico Marini Balestra.Practice head(s):
Raimondo Maggiore; Stefano Febbi; Rossella Sansone; Federico Marini Balestra; Simone Cadeddu
Other key lawyers:
Mauro Turrini; Federico Grazioli
Key clients
Allianz Group
Banca Agricola Popolare di Ragusa
BMW Group
BPER Banca
CheBanca!
Claas Italia
Usines Claas France
Credem Group
Datafalls
FlixBus Italia
Huawei Technologies Italia
ICCREA Group
Intesa Sanpaolo
Marcolin
Mediolanum Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Mediolanum Group, Intesa Sanpaolo, CheBanca!, Banca Sella, BPER Banca, Credem Banca, Mediobanca and ICCREA Group with the application of MiFID II and IDD client protection rules.
- Assisting the Italian branches of CNP Group with the implementation of anti-financial crime and anti-bribery compliance programmes.
- Assisting start-up Datafalls with privacy and data protection matters.
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 2
Bird & Bird advises biotech companies, packaging manufacturers, retailers and restaurants on IP matters, including copyright and trade mark issues pertaining to ingredients, processes and packaging. The practice, led by Massimiliano Mostardini and Giovanni Galimberti, often appears before courts and regulatory authorities and acts in enforcement proceedings.Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Mostardini; Giovanni Galimberti
Key clients
Cargill
Carpenè Malvolti
MD and Mauri Formaggi
Monster Energy
Alfrus
Olivyou
CDP Venture Capital
Solgar Hino
Consorzio del Formaggio del Parmigiano Reggiano
Autogrill
Stoneweg
TooGoodToGo
Work highlights
- Acted for the multinational company Cargill in an infringement proceeding brought by Roquette before the Court of Milan, the Court of Appeal of Milan and the Italian Supreme Court.
- Represented Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano in a civil action brought forward by some Parmigiano producers for alleged breach of the antitrust rules resulting from some amendments of the Consorzio statutory provisions.
- Assisted Autogrill Italia S.p.A. with the participation in a tender launched by GESAP S.p.A. for the award of a ten-year concession relating the management of food and beverage points in Falcone – Borsellino Airport, both in the land-side and air-side areas.
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 2
Bird & Bird collaborates with specialists from its antitrust, commercial, corporate, IP and IT groups, and is geared to support clients on the full array of communications matters including regulatory and commercial issues as well as disputes. The team has also been advising on a diversity of IoT projects across numerous industries. Stefano Silvestri is noted for his M&A capabilities, while Massimiliano Mostardini advises clients on IP and unfair competition mandates across several sectors. Federico Marini Balestra is proficient in TMT law and regulations, with Giovanni Galimberti, Simone Cadeddu and Arturo Leone serving as the other names to note.Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Mostardini ; Giovanni Galimberti; Federico Marini Balestra; Simone Cadeddu; Arturo Leone
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Aircall
Blooming Experience
C Consulting
Cisco
Dailymotion
Doctolib
DuckDuck
Equinix
Globastar
La Nave di Teseo
Ledworks
Lottomatica
LumIT
Miyagi
NEC Italia
Satispay
Sisvel
TeamSystem
Telecom Italia
Telecom Italia Sparkle
Twilio
Zendesk
Zoom
Work highlights
- Advised Sisvel Group on setting up and exploiting its international strategy to license and enforce different standard essential patent portfolios.
- Advised Telecom Italia Sparkle on IoT services.
- Advised Zoom on regulatory matters.
Italy > Investment funds Tier 2
‘Among the leading law firms in the investment funds space‘, Bird & Bird‘s banking and financial markets regulatory practice fields experts in investment funds, who advise both national and international management companies and investors. The group is particularly active in relation to UCITS and real estate AIFs, along with regulatory and compliance issues. The team is jointly led by financial regulation expert Raimondo Maggiore; Rossella Sansone, who is experienced in asset management and financial services; and Stefano Febbi, a specialist in banking, financial services and insurance regulation. Counsel Giovanni Bevilacqua is ‘extremely knowledgeable‘.Practice head(s):
Raimondo Maggiore; Stefano Febbi; Rossella Sansone
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Bird & Bird is a strong partner for building and finalising complex transactions.‘
‘The team’s attention to detail on transactions (from a client’s perspective) is to a high standard, and the co-ordination and management of both transactional and regulatory matters is focused.‘
‘In addition to having a high level of knowledge, the team is exceptional because it knows the client’s business in depth. It always finds the best solution for client’s needs.‘
‘Clients working with Rossella Sansone’s team will never before have dealt with such experts in the subject! They are very good, always attentive to clients’ needs, and punctual with deadlines.‘
‘Giovanni Bevilacqua shows attention to detail, constant engagement and a proactive approach – he is very solutions driven.‘
‘Giovanni Bevilacqua is focused on the delivery of the end product, and on engaging, organising and driving collaboration with all parties across different jurisdictions, with constant availability being key.‘
‘Giovanni Bevilacqua is extremely knowledgeable about the industry and solutions focused, knowing that delivery within the desired timelines is key.‘
Key clients
Asset Management One International
BCC Risparmio & Previdenza SGR
Columbia Threadneedle Group
CREDEM Private Equity SGR
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Deka Immobilien Investment
Euromobiliare Asset Management SGR
Europa Risorse SGR
Fideuram Investimenti SGR
Groupama Asset Management SGR
illimity Società di Gestione del Risparmio
InvestiRE SGR
Investitori SGR
Invesco Management Group
IQ EQ Fund Management (Ireland)
Kairos Partners SGR
Kryalos SGR
Mediolanum Gestione Fondi SGR
M&G International Investment Group
Pictet & Cie (Europe)
Polis Fondi SGR
Work highlights
- Assisted InvestiRE SGR with the structuring, establishment and launch of three AIFs.
- Assisted Mediolanum Gestione Fondi SGR with the structuring and launch of a retail closed-ended AIF.
- Assisted BCC Risparmio&Previdenza SGR with the establishment and launch of a new Luxembourg SICAV.
Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
The department at Bird & Bird assists clients with the full spectrum of data protection and cybersecurity matters, including advisory support, crisis management, and data breach prevention and response. The practice also frequently supports leading companies and organisations with legislative changes including the Cyber (NIS) Directive and GDPR. Adriano D’Ottavio advises international groups active in an array of sectors and Debora Stella is also noted.Practice head(s):
Adriano D’Ottavio; Debora Stella
Testimonials
‘Adriano D’Ottavio knows the business very well our business and he is able to assist us in all complex data protection issues.’
‘High skills in data protection and new technologies.’
‘They have a practical approach to issues.’
Key clients
FlixBus Italia S.r.l.
Datafalls S.r.l.
Lastminute.com Group
Groupama Assicurazioni S.p.A.
Max Mara Fashion Group
Work highlights
- Advised Lastminute.com on data protection compliance projects for its European operations and data transfer assessments.
- Advised Max Mara Fashion Group on data protection topics, especially in relation to certain marketing activities, and data protection compliance in other EU countries.
- Advised FlixBus Italia on privacy and data protection matters.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Bird & Bird boasts an integrated dispute resolution group offering arbitration and mediation advice with commercial disputes at the heart of the practice. The team, headed by recognised IP litigator Giovanni Galimberti, assists national and international companies in a complex range of disputes, including bribery, corruption and money laundering, all of which are key strengths of Raimondo Maggiore.Practice head(s):
Giovanni Galimberti
Other key lawyers:
Raimondo Maggiore; Massimiliano Mostardini; Federico Marini Balestra; Stefano Febbi; Afra Casiraghi; Arturo Leone; Edoardo Lombardi; Osvaldo Lombardi
Key clients
Allianz Bank S.p.A.
Banca Agricola Popolare di Ragusa S.c.p.a
Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Recanati e Colmurano S.C.
Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata S.c.p.a.
Banca Popolare Pugliese S.c.p.a.
CheBanca! S.p.A.
Claas Italia S.p.A. / Usines Claas France S.A.S.
Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
TIM S.p.A.
Leroy Merlin Italia
Mondo Convenienza
Work highlights
- Assisting several banks and other financial intermediaries in a large number of disputes pending before the local courts or the Italian Supreme Court concerning alleged violations of banking (e.g. usury, anatocism, Euribor manipulation, phishing etc.) and financial regulation (e.g. mis-selling of financial instruments) provisions.
- Assisting the asset management company Europa Risorse S.G.R.p.A. in relation to the lawsuit brought by a shareholder of a real estate investment fund.
- Assisting CEOs, directors, statutory auditors and key corporate function holders of Banca Intermobiliare di Investimenti e Gestioni S.p.A., Banca Consulia S.p.A. and Banco delle Tre Venezie S.p.A. in several cases pending before the Italian Supreme Court pertaining to administrative sanctions imposed by Supervisory Authorities.
Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 3
Bird & Bird‘s Italy practice advises a range of luxury goods, fashion and retail organisations, including global brands and start-ups. It assists with all stages of the product and brand lifecycle, including manufacturing, distribution, marketing, retailing, advertising and promotion matters. Massimiliano Mostardini is an expert in domestic and pan-European IP litigation, and Giovanni Galimberti is Italian IP head. Stefano Silvestri works from the firm’s San Francisco and Milan offices.Practice head(s):
Massimiliano Mostardini; Stefano Silvestri; Giovanni Galimberti
Key clients
Youngtimers Asset Company
Solgar-Hino
Max Mara Fashion House
Marcolin
Snaidero
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing
Work highlights
- Assisted kitchen brand Snaidero with protecting its trade mark rights abroad (within a complex contentious inter-company matter).
- Assisted Tommy Hilfiger Licensing with various pending proceedings concerning the validity and use of trade marks.
- Regularly assisting Max Mara Fashion Group with its day-to-day privacy compliance matters.
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 4
Bird & Bird’s public law department, headed by Simone Caddedu, provides comprehensive regulatory and administrative advice, as well as litigation across multiple sectors, including energy and utilities, communications, infrastructure, defence, security, and aviation. The team, including senior associate Jacopo Nardelli, is experienced in public procurement advisory matters and related litigation.Practice head(s):
Simone Cadeddu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Viatris (Mylan S.p.A.)
Ares S.r.l.
Smiths Detection Italia S.r.l.
Sandoz S.p.A.
Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Terna S.p.A.
TK Elevators Italia S.p.A.
Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited
Autogrill S.p.A.
NEC Italia S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisting Terna S.p.A. in the preparation of the tender procedure to be launched by Terna S.p.A. itself and Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz for the selection of the private contractor which will develop the project named “Italy-Tunisia electrical interconnection” and in the management of the tender procedure for the selection of the private contractor which will develop the “Sa.Co.I.3” project.
- Assisting Autogrill Italia S.p.A. in the participation to a tender launched for the award of a ten-year concession relating the management of food & beverage points in Falcone – Borsellino Airport.
- Assisting Doctolib S.r.l. in the participation in a tendering procedure launched by Consip S.p.A. for the assignment of application and support services in the digital health sector.
Italy > Employment Tier 4
Bird & Bird‘s employment practice is particularly appreciated for its full-service employment offering, coupled with a strong cross-border service thanks to the firm’s established international network. As an integrated part of the firm’s international HR services team, the team is frequently mandated to act as lead coordinator for its global clients. The team, which is co-headed by Amedeo Rampolla and Cristiano Pambianchi, assists clients in connection with both local and multi-jurisdictional re-organisations, redundancies and business transfers, including assisting in local trade union consultations and with employee terminations. Recently, the team has focused on complex litigation including representing employers in high-value whistleblowing, discrimination and breach of contract disputes.Practice head(s):
Amedeo Rampolla; Cristiano Pambianchi
Testimonials
‘We are an English (Australian) organisation and although I speak Italian we often use English to converse. We also ensure that we write documents in English and Italian so that the parent company can have full transparency. The lawyer I use a B&B for Employment contracts and question has an excellent comprehension and expression of English. WE have an odd staff structure with Italian and Australian staff thus to maintain fairness and transparency they need to appreciate to strange organization we run. We stretch Italian law and often provide generous compensation be if financially or leave, B&B understand and assist’
‘The team is highly experienced, with a strong know-how and high capability in various areas with legal implications: labour, taxation, regulatory and pharma environment. The team is fast and highly precise in giving advice and support.’
‘Availability and speed of response.’
‘Cristiano Pambianchi – excellent support, always available, ability to craft messaging for a non-Italian lawyer and stakeholders from rest of world.’
Work highlights
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4
Bird & Bird‘s Italian energy and utilities team focuses on M&A, financing, regulatory issues, and public procurement and development. Pierpaolo Mastromarini is a project finance expert, and Simone Cadeddu is a regulatory, antitrust and public procurement specialist. At counsel level, Michele Arruzzolo advises on renewable energy and infrastructure sector-related financings.Practice head(s):
Pierpaolo Mastromarini
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Falck Renewables
Emeren
ReneSola
Gallo Due
Verus
CM Wind
Terna
Rei Lancia
Aliseo
Solaris Renewables II
ASM Terni
ERG
ForVEI II
Italgen
Eiffel Investment Group SAS
Arpinge Group
Canadian Solar
Emeren Italia
Banco BPM
Intesa Sanpaolo
Deutsche Bank
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
UniCredit
Iberdrola Renovables Italia
Work highlights
- Acted for ERG, which, through its subsidiary ERG Power Generation, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of MP Solar’s share capital.
- Assisted ForVEI II (a joint venture vehicle dedicated to investments in photovoltaics) with the €120m refinancing of a portfolio comprising 43 solar plants.
- Assisting Terna with the management of the tender procedure it launched (also on behalf of EDF) for the selection of a private contractor to develop the Sa.Co.I.3 project.
Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4
Bird & Bird regularly advises financial creditors and debtor companies on turn-around plans and insolvency compositions. Team head, Alberto Salvadè, has in-depth knowledge of acquisitions of distressed assets and Italian bankruptcy law. ‘Very capable’ senior associates, Matteo Ceschin and Matteo Meroni, are experts in distressed M&A and debt restructuring transactions.Practice head(s):
Alberto Salvadè
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team consists of a partner and extremely experienced associates. They actively devote themselves to the practices, without delegating to people with less professionalism.’
‘The lawyer Salvadè and the associates Meroni and Ceschin are very capable and competent professionals. The dialogue with them is very fluid as they assiduously follow the practice and know in depth the insolvency law.’
Key clients
Shiloh Industries Italia S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Shiloh Industries Italia, the Italian subsidiary of a leading global supplier of light-weighting, noise and vibration solutions to the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial segments, in the composition with creditors’ procedure in front of the Court of Aosta.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 5
Particularly focused on infrastructure matters, Bird & Bird‘s Italy practice specialises in structured finance transactions on a corporate, real estate and project financing basis. Pierpaolo Mastromarini advises on energy and utilities-related project finance deals, and Alberto Salvadè assists with turnaround and restructuring transactions. Michele Arruzzolo is the counsel to note.Practice head(s):
Pierpaolo Mastromarini; Alberto Salvadè
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ForVEI II
LBO France
Arpinge Group
Work highlights
- Advised ForVEI II on a €120m refinancing of a portfolio comprising 43 solar plants.
- Advised LBO France on an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo for the financing of a subscription (from time to time) of pools of bonds.
- Advised Arpinge Group on the refinancing of a portfolio comprising six photovoltaic systems.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5
Specialised in structured finance transactions on a project financing basis, Bird & Bird‘s Italy practice advises banks and financial institutions on traditional and renewable energy financing and refinancing deals. The team is co-led by project finance specialist Pierpaolo Mastromarini and Alberto Salvadè, who assists lenders with the recovery of receivables.Practice head(s):
Pierpaolo Mastromarini; Alberto Salvadè
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Deutsche Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
Eiffel Investment Group
UniCredit
Work highlights
- Assisted Deutsche Bank with the subscription to a Green Lucca green bond, in relation to the refinancing of part of a photovoltaic portfolio.
- Advised Intesa Sanpaolo on a refinancing for STAR I Fund.
- Advised MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese and UniCredit, as mandated lead arranger, on a financing granted to Sun Berserker.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Bird & Bird is a multinational firm with offices in Milan and Rome; the Italian team is geared to support on small- and mid-cap domestic and international transactions. Practice head Alberto Salvadè is an expert in M&A, private equity, turnaround and restructuring deals, and is particularly active within the financial services, renewable energy and life sciences industries; his team is also accomplished in advising on venture capital, joint venture, company law and corporate housekeeping affairs and is likewise knowledgeable of the tech and comms, retail and consumer, automotive, food and luxury goods sectors.Practice head(s):
Alberto Salvadè
Other key lawyers:
Stefano Silvestri; Edoardo Courir; Pierpaolo Mastromarini; Federico Valle
Testimonials
‘Very professional, high competence profile. Much more responsive and quick in reacting to unexpected problems than other lawyer firms.’
‘Strong personality and leadership.’
Key clients
Crocs, Inc.
ERG
Satispay S.p.A.
Sidigas.com S.r.l.
Fumakilla Limited
Doctolib SA
Miyagi
Heska Corporation
ECO ROE
Alfrus S.r.l.
Italgen S.p.A.
PPG Industries, Inc
LumIT
Ledworks
C Consulting
ForVEI II
Techstars Central LLC
Spafid S.p.A.
Youngtimers AG
Blooming Experience
Launchmetrics
Viprof
BFF Banking Group
Iberdrola Renovables Italia
Gruppo San Donato
Work highlights
- Assistance to Crocs, Inc (Nasdaq: CROX) with its acquisition of HEYDUDE, an Italian casual shoe brand, with corporate entities and supply chains mainly in Hong Kong and China at an acquisition price of $2.5 billion.
- Assisted the selling shareholders (Leonardo, Domenico and Michele Sisto) in the sale of a majority stake of their corporate capital of Alfrus S.r.l. to the US company Pomona Farming LP, controlled by Public Sector Pension Investment Board.
- Assistance in favour of ERG S.p.A., which through its subsidiary ERG Power Generation S.p.A., has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of MP Solar B.V.. The value of the transaction is Euro 128 million.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 5
The competition and EU law team at Bird & Bird leverages the expertise of its IP, dispute resolution, and regulatory and administrative law colleagues. Its industry expertise covers pharmaceuticals, technology, communications, life sciences and luxury goods. Federico Marini-Balestra‘s practice ranges from antitrust and regulatory proceedings to administrative and commercial litigation.
Practice head(s):
Federico Marini-Balestra
Other key lawyers:
Simone Cadeddu; Lucia Antonazzi
Testimonials
‘Simplicity in its approach and committed to clients.’
‘Federico Marini-Balestra is very clever and client oriented.’
Key clients
Telecom Italia
BMW Group
Zed Entertainment’s World
Huawei
Logista
Leroy Merlin Italia
Marcolin
Perform Investment (DAZN)
GAXA
Dompé Farmaceutici
Degiro
Generali
John Bean Technologies
Consorzio Ecopolietilene
Solgar-Hino
BusItalia
Zoom Communications
Mondo Convenienza
Work highlights
- Assisted Telecom Italia with a complex Article 102 TFEU case involving investments in new fibre networks.
- Assisted BusItalia, the former concessionaire for road public transportation in Tuscany, with an appeal against an Article 102 TFEU fine for allegedly slowing down the transition to the new concessionaire.
- Assisted Consorzio Ecopolietilene with an Article 102 TFEU investigation against Polieco for an alleged abuse of dominant position.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 5
Bird & Bird‘s practice advises on matters throughout the whole asset lifecycle, including sales, purchases, lease negotiations, developments, and administrative law support. Other areas of activity include financing, disposals, and landlord and tenant-related licences, surrenders and disputes. Antonella Ceschi heads the real estate department, which is supported by banking and finance partner Pierpaolo Mastromarini.Practice head(s):
Antonella Ceschi
Other key lawyers:
Pierpaolo Mastromarini; Antonio Castorina; Giuseppe Gennari
Testimonials
‘Reasonable billing and a very pragmatic approach.’
‘The team has specific expertise and responds to clients’ needs in a timely manner.’
‘High levels of administrative competence and speed.’
‘Outstanding skills and availability.’
‘Great availability and flexibility from Antonella Ceschi.’
Key clients
Stoneweg
Leroy Merlin Italia
Bricoman Italia
APRC Societé par action Simplifiée
Equinix
Kryalos SGR
Immobiliare Novoli
Satispay
TooGoodToGo
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
InvestiRE SGR
Deka Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Stoneweg with the urban planning evaluation of premises and the purchase and subsequent leasing of the same.
- Assisted Bricoman Italia with proceedings pending before the Supreme Administrative Court, in connection with an order of demolition of maintenance and fit-out works carried out in a retail unit leased by the client.
- Assisted Immobiliare Novoli with the sale of three lots (predominantly for residential use).
Italy > Tax Tier 6
Part of the firm’s international tax offering, Bird & Bird’s Italian group assists individuals, along with private companies and their owners, with a range of tax matters, including planning, compliance and litigation. The team is headed by tax specialist Gaetano Salvioli, while senior counsel Giuliana Polacco acts in tax disputes.Practice head(s):
Gaetano Salvioli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great availability, technical competence, and the team takes care of client relationships.‘
‘Ability to anticipate needs and offer solutions.‘
‘Very proactive and client oriented, and the team is always up to date on the latest tax information.‘
‘The team understands commercial issues and is very competent.‘
‘The team has been very proactive in relation to finding solutions and is always very involved, informing clients quickly and clearly about the process’ different steps.‘
‘Solid knowledge of the subject, and shows a willingness to ensure clients understand processes that are different because they are in another country.‘
‘Giuliana Polacco is great for her quick responses, constant provision of information, professionalism and availability.‘
Italy > Capital markets: Equity
Bird & Bird > Firm Profile
The firm: Bird & Bird is an international law firm, with a long-established reputation for having a rare and invaluable grasp of strategic commercial issues. The firm combines exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients operating at the forefront of their industries to achieve their commercial goals.
Bird & Bird has over 1,400 lawyers and legal practitioners with broad advisory transactional and contentious capability, with a particular focus on key industry sectors. The firm has an extensive international reach with 32 offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, offering a seamless, cross-border service between locations and sector and practice groups.
The Italian offices are located in the city centre and have a special focus on the banking and financial services, communications, electronics, energy and utilities, food and beverage, IT, intellectual property, life sciences and media industry sectors, providing a full service across these sectors.
As an international law firm the firm co-ordinates its activities across all its international offices to ensure an integrated approach, continuity of client care and regular exchange of know-how and best practice.
Areas of practice: Underpinned by deep client and industry knowledge, the firm’s key sectors include:
Automotive: advising on all stages of a life cycle of a motor vehicle, from initial design, to sales and distribution, through to disposals.
Aviation, aerospace, defence and security: advising on asset management and financing, civil aviation matters, including airlines, regulatory and competition issues, and aerospace and defence, including PPP/PFI and product liability.
Electronics: advising clients operating in or serving the electronics industry, from R&D and component manufacturing, to technology licensing agreements.
Energy and utilities: advising large multinationals, investors, project companies and large energy consumers on electricity generation, energy trading, renewable energy, cleantech and climate change, and upstream oil and gas.
Financial services: advising global clients in the financial services sector, such as global retail and investment banks, investors and hedge funds, on transactions, regulatory issues, commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Food and beverage: advising on a full range of areas, including branding, labelling, health claims, fair trade and patents on novel foods.
Life sciences and healthcare: advising clients in biotechnology, bioinformatics and pharmaceutical companies on licensing and drug development agreements, R&D collaboration, IP acquisitions and joint ventures.
Media and entertainment: advising clients from across the media spectrum on a wide range of issues, including exploitation across all forms of digital media and emerging areas, such as user-generated content exploitation.
Sports: advising clients such as national and international sports governing bodies, event organisers and sponsors on issues including exploitation of commercial rights, brand management, regulatory and disciplinary issues.
Technology and communications: advising on matters ranging from smaller innovative projects to some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes of recent years. Its team includes lawyers with a particular focus on communications, devices and components, digital tech and eCommerce, and software and services as well as a number of more specialist industries including data centres, postal and satellites.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Competition and EU | Federico Marini Balestra | ||
Dispute resolution | Edoardo Courir | ||
Dispute resolution | Giovanni Piazza | ||
Dispute resolution | Andrea Giussani | ||
Dispute resolution | Osvaldo Lombardi | ||
Regulatory and administrative (public) | Simone Cadeddu | ||
Banking and finance | Raimondo Maggiore | ||
Banking and finance | Stefano Febbi | ||
Employment | Amedeo Rampolla | ||
Real estate | Alberto Salvadè | ||
Real estate | Stefano Febbi | ||
Corporate | Alberto Salvadè | ||
Corporate | Stefano Silvestri | ||
Corporate | Edoardo Courir | ||
Tax | Gaetano Salvioli | ||
Intellectual property | Massimiliano Mostardini | ||
Intellectual property | Giovanni Galimberti | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Alberto Salvadè | ||
TMT | Arturo Leone | ||
TMT | Massimiliano Mostardini | ||
TMT | Giovanni Galimberti |
Lawyer Profiles
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 1,400 in this country : 130Other
Other offices : Abu Dhabi Other offices : Amsterdam Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Bratislava Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Budapest Other offices : Copenhagen Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Dusseldorf Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Helsinki Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : London Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Lyon Other offices : Madrid Other offices : Munich Other offices : Paris Other offices : Prague Other offices : Rome Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : Stockholm Other offices : Sydney Other offices : The Hague Other offices : WarsawComparative Guides
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Germany: Franchise & Licensing
Published: October 2023
Authors: Dr. Jiri Jaeger Jie Zhang Michael Brooks-Zavodsky
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Franchise & Licensing laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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United Kingdom: Pharmaceutical Advertising
Published: December 2023
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This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Pharmaceutical Advertising laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: Manufacturing
- Industry focus: Retail
- Intellectual property
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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- Industry focus: Food
- Industry focus: TMT
- Investment funds