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40121 Bologna
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Nunziante Magrone > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 4
Nunziante Magrone routinely represents clients from the fashion, automotive, life sciences, and food and beverage industries in complex, often cross-border litigation proceedings related to patent, trademark and design infringement, as well as alleged violation of trade secrets and know-how. Founding partner Niccolò Ferretti is regularly mandated by clients in the fashion, furniture and mechanical engineering sectors for his expertise in litigation, while Pietro Ilardi is noted for his specialisation in sports law. The team also includes business contracts disputes expert Luca Ferrari and Emanuela Gaia Zapparoli, who regularly assists clients with the enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights before all Italian Courts.Practice head(s):
Niccolò Ferretti; Pietro Ilardi; Luca Ferrari
Other key lawyers:
Roberto Mazzeo; Emanuela Gaia Zapparoli
Testimonials
‘They have a great Intellectual Property team, proactive and accurate in their legal advice, able to anticipate and identify probable issues that may arise. They can handle everything right away. Prompt and straight to the point answers together with a business-oriented attitude render their services very precious.’
‘Head of the IP department Niccolò Ferretti is an excellent litigator, very creative and always capable of finding useful arguments to convince the Court. His briefs are precise, concise and very effective.’
‘A real team with great problem solving skills and the goal to meet specific client needs.’
‘A solid IP offering that is attractive and will more than likely stand the test of time.’
‘Niccolò Ferretti is excellent – a clear communicator and always very pragmatic and realistic in the assessment of possible disputes. A credit to his clients and a contact to keep in touch with.’
‘Nunziante e Magrone is a firm that is well specialised in intellectual property matters, especially litigation and disputes. The people are very smart, they have several skills and they are easy to work with because of their friendly and result-oriented approach.’
‘Niccolò Ferretti is very smart and has a practical approach to work. Emanuela Gaia Zapparoli is a very skilled person and her approach to the business is absolutely oriented to the result.’
‘The strengths and key capabilities of the team are the high professionalism and competence in the management of the practice in every phase; the working method with which it analyses the arguments of the counterparty to elaborate a clear and effective defense, and the ability to draw up the memory of appearance and subsequent pleadings, with a clean, well-articulated and stylistically perfect technique.’
Key clients
Bonacina1889 S.r.l.
Croce Rossa Italiana ADV
Eufoton S.r.l.
Herbolea Bio-tech S.r.l.
International Brand Consulting SAGL
Rinaldi Group S.r.l.
Sildeha Swiss S.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted EUFOTON in a patent infringement and invalidity action pending before the Italian Supreme Court.
- Assisted the RINALDI GROUP, providing legal advice on IP matters regarding its trademark portfolio, in various international TM opposition procedures, especially before Chinese and EU intellectual property offices.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 4
Nunziante Magrone advises foreign and domestic clients on a broad range of real estate matters. The firm is experienced in the sale, purchase and management of real estate assets of all types, such as residential, retail, hospitality, office and commercial. Ruben Pescara, who focuses on real estate acquisitions and tenancy negotiations regarding retail and luxury properties, is the head of the real estate practice.Practice head(s):
Ruben Pescara
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Nunziante Magrone have a professional team capable of anything. They have the skills and ability combined with the experience to help you and be perfect in any topic needed.’
‘The experience with the firm, reflected in Milena Linguanti, was excellent. We worked well, on time with extreme cooperation and a lot of professionalism.’
‘Ruben Pescara has high personal engagement, available, always willing to provide assistance and input, very thorough and commercially-minded.’
‘Milena’s professionalism allows you to combine technical needs and turn them into a legal agreement. The time aspect was handled in perfect harmony.’
‘They are characterised by their closeness to the client, their concern for the client, their professionalism and their expertise in all the areas required.’
‘Highly commercial, available, partner attention, flexible, sensible approach. Very professional and well-connected, and inspire full confidence.’
Key clients
Ashworth & Parker Limited – END Clothing
numa group GmbH
Ski-Deal Ltd
WIPAK Bordi S.r.l.
Tally Weijl Italia S.r.l.
Miscusi S.r.l. società benefit
Jollibee
Room Mate Hotels
Residenze Porta Nuova S.r.l.
Grup Padrosa S.L.
Vault Home Collection
Andante Hospitality Management GmbH
Work highlights
Italy > Tax Tier 4
With a significant track record in both national and cross-border tax work, Nunziante Magrone’s practice is jointly headed by Claudio Giordano, who advises on transfer pricing, dividend optimisation, royalties, international commerce-related VAT issues, and tax litigation; ‘excellent lawyer’ Carlo Sallustio; and Fabio Capezzone, who has notable hotel sector experience.Practice head(s):
Claudio Giordano; Carlo Sallustio; Fabio Capezzone
Other key lawyers:
Alice Cogliati Dezza
Testimonials
‘Experienced team, hands-on approach, and results driven.’
‘They are reliable, responsive and business minded.’
‘High levels of professionalism, speedy obtaining of reliable information, and strong teamwork.’
‘Claudio Giordano is very knowledgable, experienced, and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Carlo Sallustio is uniquely qualified in both US and Italian tax issues, and thus able to provide services some clients would not have been able to find otherwise.’
‘Carlo Sallustio has extensive experience in the field of tax law and is very good at solving tax litigation issues.’
‘Carlo Sallustio is an excellent lawyer who has always met expectations regarding quality of work and speed of execution.’
‘Fabio Capezzone is a very good tax professional, easy to work with, and smart.’
Key clients
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Ltd
CDC Credit Cartel Claims
NET Service Spa
UPS Health Italia
Spring Studios S.r.l.
SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
Aventa S.àr.l.
Herbolea
Toyota Motor Europe
General Motors
Radisson Hotel Milan & Rome
Southern Cross Group
Adamis Group Italia
The British School At Rome
Electrolux Italia S.P.A.
Electrolux Ab
Wyscout S.p.A.
Hudl Italia S.r.l.
ABI LAB
Clyde Bergemann
Sogemar Spa
AGSM AIM S.p.a.
Roxcel Gmbh
Molo Hotels
ICOEL
Nova Capital
Work highlights
- Advising CDC Credit Cartel Claims (a fund) on launching its business in Italy, which includes an in-depth analysis of the direct and indirect tax implications of the arrangements typically proposed to clients, in relation to the recovery of damages from cartels.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5
Nunziante Magrone‘s Rome-based banking and financing practice is mandated by lenders and arrangers on corporate lending, acquisition finance, real estate financing and debt restructuring. Alessio Lombardo heads the team, which includes banking and financial regulation specialist Priscilla Merlino, who assists with the firm’s banking, finance and debt restructuring deals.Practice head(s):
Alessio Lombardo; Priscilla Merlino
Other key lawyers:
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Nunziante Magrone routinely acts for industrial, commercial and financial clients on extraordinary transactions. The team also supports small businesses as they develop. Francesco Abbozzo Franzi is a commercial and corporate deal expert; Gianmarco Mileni Munari advises on significant M&A, corporate and commercial matters; and Gianmatteo Nunziante ‘has great technical knowledge’.Practice head(s):
Francesco Abbozzo-Franzi; Gianmarco Mileni Munari; Gianmatteo Nunziante
Other key lawyers:
Fiorella Alvino; Vieri Paoletti; Federico Gioffrè; Francesco Vitali de Bonda
Testimonials
‘Very outgoing and service-oriented team.’
‘Nunziante Magrone’s team provides dedicated support throughout M&A transactions, advising on issues of greater complexity, as well as those that may be of lesser complexity, but which have a significant practical impact.’
‘A great team of tech-savvy lawyers – easy to work with from day one. Top legal experts with great personalities. Able to understand and protect clients’ needs.’
‘High-level technical and professional preparation, and the ability to adapt to different counterparts and suggest alternative and (when necessary) non-standard solutions.’
‘Prompt answers on the issues discussed.’
‘Gianmatteo Nunziante has great technical knowledge and the ability to negotiate and defend clients’ interests.’
‘Francesco Abbozzi-Franzi is a highly qualified and trained professional.’
‘Vieri Paoletti is an outstanding lawyer – top-level competence and always available despite a busy schedule.’
Key clients
Ainvest Private Equity S.r.l.
BIOVIIIX S.r.l.
BRIOLF Group
Storci S.r.l.
Associazione Italiana Camera Moda S.r.l.
CDP Venture Capital SGR
Fiera Milano S.p.A.
Herbolea Biotech S.r.l.
Infinera S.r.l.
Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A.
LFoundry S.r.l.
Magaldi Group S.p.A.
Mirka OY
Mirka Superabrasives S.p.A.
Molo Hotel Group
Pasentis Holding S.A.
Performance Investments S.p.A.
Revzone B.V. REV’IT
Sphere S.A.
Société Monégasque Internationale Portuaire S.M.I.P.
Wipak Bordi S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Fiera Milano on its strategic partnership transaction with Fiere di Parma.
- Advised Pasentis Holdings on the Italian law aspects of the transfer to Lynstone of the entire share capital of the company.
- Assisted Performance Investments (as seller) with an M&A deal whereby Gewiss S.p.A. purchased Performance in Lighting.
Italy > EU and competition law Tier 5
Nunziante Magrone represents clients before the European Commission and the Italian Competition Authority in proceedings pertaining to cartel and damage claims, as well as antitrust investigations and compliance, regulatory matters and consumer protection issues. Here is practice head Simone Gambuto the key contact.Practice head(s):
Simone Gambuto
Testimonials
‘The competition law practice led by Simone Gambuto provides high quality work at reasonable rates. Very experienced, in particular in the area of private enforcement and competition litigation.’
‘Simone Gambuto is very experienced in all fields of competition law, very creative and client-oriented. In-depth experience in the field of private enforcement and competition litigation.’
‘Simone Gambuto is an excellent lawyer with great experience and knowledge of complex proceedings involving competition and/or consumer law.’
Key clients
eDreams
Cartel Damage Claims
Be Cause Law
WIZZ AIR
ASUS B.V.
SNCF-Voyages
Poste Italiane
Telecom Italia
Work highlights
- Represented Wizz Air in the Italian Competition Authority’s(ICA) investigation on price algorithm and machine learning (I 863).
- Represented SNCF Voyages S A on issue about entry into the Italian high-speed railways market.
- Represented SNCF Voyages s.r.l. on litigation to have a significant reduction of tariffs for international passengers’ trains.
Nunziante Magrone > Firm Profile
NUNZIANTE MAGRONE, is an established independent multi-practice law firm providing counsel to national and international businesses and entrepreneurs on a wide range of legal matters in and out of court, including the Italian supreme court.
With offices in Milan, Rome, and Bologna NUNZIANTE MAGRONE’s team of legal professionals always keep abreast of developments in the various sectors where their clients operate in order to provide the counsel they need – whether advising on a start-up, expansion processes, commercial opportunities, an organization in distress, and much more.
The NUNZIANTE MAGRONE teams work closely together sharing knowledge across diverse specialized areas of law to support clients who require counsel on a vast range of matters:
- Administrative law
- Banking and finance law
- Business contracts
- Competition law
- Corporate and M&A law
- Criminal law
- Employment law
- Insolvency procedures and restructurings
- Intellectual property
- Litigation and arbitration
- Privacy and IT
- Real estate law
- Tax law
www.nunziantemagrone.it
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property | Luca Ferrari | l.ferrari@nmlex.it | +39 051 9921950 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mr Luca Ferrari | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
• English • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Japanese • Portugese • Spanish • TurkishMemberships
• American Bar Association (ABA) • European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA) • European Competition Lawyer Association (ECLA) • European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) • European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW) • International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists • International Bar Association (IBA) • International Fiscal Association (IFA) • Italian Employment Lawyers Association (AGI) • Licensing Executives Society (LES)Client Testimonials
BANKING & FINANCE
- ‘Punctual in its execution and proactive.’ – 2023
- ‘Great ability to achieve goals without creating problems with counterparts during negotiations – good assistance during the execution phase.’ – 2023
- A team of serious and reliable professionals, who are active in all legal sectors.‘ – 2022
- ‘Competent and reliable in their execution, with excellent negotiation skills.‘ – 2022
- ‘Great flexibility in the contract drafting and accuracy to the replies.‘ – 2022
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE, and M&A
- ‘Great team, very precise in legal advice. Very proactive.’ – 2023
- ‘Very proactive approach, modern lawyering.’ – 2022
- ‘Recommended for their negotiation skills, transaction structure and contractual knowledge.’ – 2022
- ‘They know the Italian market and the way of doing business better compared to other international firms with offices in Italy. The firm is diversified and versatile, and has the ability to reach out to every part of Italy.’ – 2022
EU & COMPETITON LAW
- ‘Clients are very happy with the performance of the team.’ – 2023
- ‘An inquisitive and innovative approach that is really useful.’ – 2023
- ‘The antitrust and litigation teams are both really proactive and collaborative.’ – 2023
- ‘Excellent competence and preparation in the field of competition law.’ – 2023
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‘Always provides an on-time and professional service – invoices are also very reasonable.’ – 2023
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- ‘The team worked very hard to understand our product, our business, and our IP. All of them are very focused on what they do and always want to find as much information as possible. They find always the best way to reach their goal.’ – 2023
- “NM has done an excellent job not only for issues on the territory of Italy but also far beyond. I call NM the legal hub for all our legal procedures world-wide.’ – 2023
- “The industrial property team at Nunziante Magrone is faster and more efficient in responding than the other top Milanese law firms that deal with the same subject. This leads to positive outcomes in many disputes.” – 2022
- ‘Ability, experience, professionalism, prompt response and a tailor made service make the IP team of Nunziante Magrone particularly appreciated’. – 2022
- ‘The practice is extremely well run.’ – 2022
REAL ESTATE
- ‘The firm simply understands what clients need, especially when it comes to last-minute requests.’ – 2023
- ‘Able to anticipate and identify probable issues that may arise; and when anything comes up, they handle it right away. Communication is excellent, both in Italian and English.’ – 2023
- Nunziante Magrone always provides high-quality assistance and understands clients’ business needs.’ – 2023
- ‘The entire team is extremely knowledgable.‘ – 2023
- “Great legal preparation and specific knowledge of this sector.”- 2022
- “Great pragmatism in facing and solving problems, evaluating for each matter not only the possible benefits but also the risks and costs, including issues such as longer timescales and risky outcomes.”- 2022
- “Nunziante Magrone’s availability and communication skills help the client in understanding the most complex practices, and in defining and achieving strategic objectives.” – 2022
TAX
- ‘The people always make the difference, so the team’s proactive way of managing relationships with clients helps a lot, and its digital service really speeds up the process.‘ – 2023
- ‘Real personal analysis of clients’ issues and a very good understanding of both US and Italian tax law.‘ – 2023
- ‘Clients are always highly satisfied with the firm’s service, and response times are excellent. Questions and requests are answered very quickly, and, most importantly, these responses are precise, professional and to the point.‘ – 2023
- ‘Very competent and focused. Clients get correct and fast information, as well as decisions from them on all tax-related issues. Clients are never disappointed.‘ – 2023
- ‘The tax advice and assistance are of a high quality, and the partners are always available.‘ – 2023
- “The team is very responsive and experienced.” – 2022
- “Excellent collaboration and great competence.” – 2022
- “I am highly satisfied with the firm’s service – response times are excellent, and most importantly these responses are precise, professional and to the point.” – 2022
Diversity
NUNZIANTE MAGRONE has a very strong commitment to promoting diversity of all forms in its workplace.
The firm has a very high percentage of female lawyers and also promotes cultural, religious, disability, LGBTQ, and gender inclusiveness.
International Capabilities
NUNZIANTE MAGRONE has an established history providing counsel to foreign businesses with operations in Italy, Italian companies with overseas interests as well as being actively engaged with numerous cross border operations touching on Banking, Corporate, EU, Finance, IP, Real Estate, Tax law and more!
Of note is the firm’s dedicated desks in Albania (in cooperation with ShukeLaw) and in Japan (in collaboration with Professor Giorgio Colombo) as well as the focused work they do in Turkey in cooperation with the firm of B+B Legal, and also for client’s French in speaking countries with their specialized Guichet Francophone team.
This is of course in addition to the decades of the work the firm does together with established and trusted law firms internationally.