Gian Michele Roberti > Chiomenti > Rome, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Chiomenti
VIA XXIV MAGGIO, 43
00187 ROME
Italy
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Work Department

Partner - EU law and antitrust

Position

Gian Michele assists private and public companies, State administration and EU institutions, with particular focus in proceedings before European Commission, EU jurisdictions (Court of First Instance and European Court of Justice), and, at national level, in proceedings before ordinary and administrative courts, Regulatory and Supervisory authorities (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato, Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni). He has developed a specific expertise in a number of industrial sectors (manufacture industry; banking and financial services; maritime, rail and air transport; logistic and postal services; electronic communications; broadcasting and audio-visual; energy), where it has provided a wide range of services to top-tier companies, including multinational groups and industrial and professional associations.

Career

Gian Michele Roberti joined the Firm in 2020 as a Partner.
From 2004, he has been Professor of European Union law, Competition and Internal Market at the Faculty of Economics, University “La Sapienza” (Rome); during this period, he has held courses on the European Economic Constitution and on the Law of Free Movement of People and Business in the European Union. From 1998 to 2004 he has been Professor of International Law and International Organisation at Law Faculty, University of Cagliari. From 1997 to 1998 he has been Lecturer of EU Law at Law Faculty, University of Cassino. From 1987 to 1994 he has been Referendaire at the EC Court of Justice, Luxembourg: cabinet of Advocate General, Prof. Giuseppe Tesauro (1988-1994); cabinet of Judge, Prof. Giacinto Bosco (1987-1988). From 1985 to 1987 he has been Public service as a Diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome.

Languages

Italian, English, French

Memberships

Member of the Naples Bar (Italy) and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court, (Italy)

Education

Gratuated in Law, University of Naples “Federico II”, 1982.

Lawyer Rankings

Italy > EU and competition law

(Leading partners)

Gian Michele Roberti  – Chiomenti

Chiomenti’s team of experienced practitioners provides comprehensive assistance in both national and EU competition law matters, spanning abuses of dominant position, cartels, and merger notification cases before the Italian Competition Authority and the EU Commission. Here is litigation specialist Marco Serpone the key contact. State aid proceedings, public procurement and concessions also belong to the team’s expertise, and represent Guido Bellitti’s practice focus. Further core workflows include assisting clients in disputes before civil and administrative courts on issues related to unfair business practices and abuse of economic dependence; an area in which EU and Italian competition law specialist Cristoforo Osti and Alessandra Prastaro are particularly active. Gian Michele Roberti is noted for his expertise in advising multinational groups and industrial and professional associations spanning the manufacture, banking, maritime, rail, and air transport sectors on both national and EU-level proceedings, while Patrick Actis Perinetto focuses on the pharmaceutical sector. Since publication, Marco D’Ostuni joined the firm.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT

Chiomenti is a go-to choice for an array of operators in the electronics, media and IT industries seeking advice on regulatory and contractual issues and other commercial matters involving the use of innovative technologies such as cryptocurrencies, IoT and AI. The team is also active in advising on consumer protection matters and adopting ICT outsourcing solutions. Gian Michele Roberti notably focuses on the electronic communications, broadcasting and audiovisual sectors. Former practice head Gilberto Nava left the firm in October 2023.