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Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

The team at Hogan Lovells International LLP has extensive experience assisting domestic and international clients with GDPR, as well as Italian decree compliance. The team also assists the DPOs of domestic and multinational companies with privacy impact assessments, the review of privacy documentation and gap analysis. Massimiliano Masnada leads the department and has strong knowledgeable of social media privacy matters, in addition to the cross-border transfer of data, and has represented several clients before the Italian Data Protection Authority. Giulia Mariuz is also noted for her expertise in contractual matters.

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s ‘knowledgeable‘ cross-practice life sciences group houses several experts in corporate and commercial law, M&A, product liability and litigation, regulatory issues, IP matters and compliance-related work. Clients also benefit from the firm’s enviable relationships with the Italian health authorities’ key officers. Product liability, compliance and safety specialist Christian Di Mauro heads the team, which also features Italian IP leader Luigi Mansani. Counsel Giuseppe Aminzade was recruited during 2021 from Rucellai & Raffaelli to lead the firm’s Italy life sciences and healthcare regulatory department. Chiara Perolari is the key associate.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 1

Hogan Lovells International LLP assists international e-commerce and telecoms clients with regulatory issues, data protection matters and the negotiation of commercial deals. The department has been engaged in AI, fintech, digital health and automotive projects, and advises broadcasting and media companies on the full spectrum of matters. Marco Berliri has over 20 years of experience in the sector and his expertise spans social media issues, technology work, online tracking matters and cross-border transfers of data. Massimiliano Masnada often acts on compliance issues in the privacy sector, and has represented several clients before the Italian Data Protection Authority.

Italy > Intellectual property

Hogan Lovells International LLP handles national and international IP matters, exhibiting particular strength in legal aspects of trade marks. The Italian team advises global brands on trade mark clearance searches and enforcement application issues across 215 jurisdictions. Luigi Mansani’s 25 years of experience enables him to deal with complex topics arising within the IP sector, while Giovanni Ghirardi has consistently advised big multinationals in seminal patent litigation. Alessandra Pannozzo and Maria Luce Piattelli are also important team members, covering IP topics ranging from intricate procedural claims to anti-counterfeit actions. Associate Maria Luigia Franceschelli is noted for her IP work in the fashion and luxury sectors.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s public law team is part of the firm’s global regulatory practice and benefits from cross-departmental corporation in multi-jurisdictional matters. Practice head Francesca Angeloni has a track record in regulated and strategic markets including energy, infrastructure and industrial projects. The team, including counsel Emanuela Cocco, provides multi-faceted advice in predominantly environmental regulatory matters pertaining to inter alia the performance of remediation procedures of contaminated industrial sites, contractual allocation of environmental liability, risk assessments and compliance.

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 2

‘A top provider of legal services in Italy’s finance industry‘, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice is highly experienced in payment services, crypto regulations and AML directives; and is consistently involved in the regulatory procedures surrounding cross-border M&A transactions. Italy financial services and asset management leader Jeffrey Greenbaum acts on the authorisation, distribution and regulatory issues surrounding financial entities and regulatory inspections. Other key advisers are recently-promoted regulatory counsel Elisabetta Zeppieri and senior associate Claudia Colomba, whose expertise comprises banking, investment, insurance and payment services, collective asset management, and pension funds.

Italy > Compliance Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP has a strong track record in internal investigations, criminal law, privacy and data protection, along with corporate matters, taxation, and product liability and compliance. Additional specialisms are media, technology, competition, commercial and environmental law, and health and safety. Jeffrey Greenbaum is financial institutions head; Francesca Rolla assists with product litigation and compliance, and investigations; and Sabrina Borocci is an antitrust specialist. Other co-heads are employment head Vittorio Moresco; Italian litigation and arbitration leader Christian Di Mauro; and Massimiliano Masnada, who advises on privacy and data protection.

Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice advises several luxury goods manufacturers and fashion houses. Its coverage includes business restructuring, product compliance, operations, distribution, advertising, and communication and marketing issues. Clients also benefit from the firm’s e-commerce, IP, privacy, data transfer, mobile payments and real estate credentials. The principal figures are Italian real estate head Marco Rota Candiani, patent specialist Giovanni Ghirardi, IP leader Luigi Mansani, and M&A expert Luca Picone. Paola La Gumina and Maria Luce Piattelli are key counsels.

Italy > Investment funds Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Rome-based practice acts for domestic and foreign asset management companies, investment funds, investment firms and banks on a range of regulatory matters, including UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II and AML work. It also regularly assists over 20 SICAVs on an ongoing basis in relation to the marketing of their shares in Italy. Qualified in Italy, the UK and the US, Jeffrey Greenbaum heads the firm’s Italian financial services and asset management team, which features recently elevated counsel Elisabetta Zeppieri and senior associate Claudia Colomba.

Italy > Capital markets: Debt Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Milan-based practice is particularly experienced in securitisation and collateralised financing deals, while its industry expertise includes the automotive sector. Jointly heading the department are structured finance transactions specialist Corrado Fiscale; and Federico Del Monte, who acts on capital markets, securitisation, structured finance, banking, and repackaging transactions. Associate Diego Guardì is experienced in  securitisation matters and other structured finance deals.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s team in Italy has been particularly active in the energy and insurance industries of late and is led by Luca Picone, a go-to for cross-border M&A, de-mergers, tender offers and LBOs. At counsel level, Martina Di Nicola is a standout name with a particular focus on sale and purchase agreements, corporate reorganisations and joint venture endeavours. Leah Dunlop and Antonio Di Pasquale departed in September 2022.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italian litigation and arbitration team works in close collaboration with its international network, allowing for a cross-border offering covering the full array of litigation and arbitrational matters. Practice head Christian Di Mauro specialises in product liability disputes within the life sciences sector, while founding partner Francesca Rolla heads the investigations and white-collar practice. Frequently appointed as an arbitrator, Andrea Atteritano is responsible for the firm’s dispute resolution offering in Rome.

Italy > EU and competition law Tier 3

The Italian antitrust, competition and economic regulation practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP fields experts in merger control and notification work, cartel and abuse of dominant position cases, private antitrust enforcement actions, and follow-on administrative matters. It also advises on commercial agreements, unfair commercial practices, and antitrust compliance programmes. Sabrina Borocci has sector expertise in life sciences, healthcare, automotive, TMT, and energy and natural resources. Aurora Muselli is an experienced senior associate.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Leveraging finance, tax and regulatory expertise, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italian practice advises on real estate M&A transactions, asset acquisitions and disposals, and sales and leasebacks. It is also instructed on joint ventures and project developments. Practice head Marco Rota Candiani is a real estate industry expert, while administrative counsel Maria Deledda works across the hotel, logistics, retail and office development sectors. Alberto Carrara is a key senior associate.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s restructuring and insolvency team advises domestic and foreign clients in corporate reorganisations, debt restructurings and distressed M&A. The department is headed by Counsel Pierantonio Musso, who boasts 19 years of experience in bankruptcy and insolvency law. Filippo Andrea Chiaves specialises in contentious aspects of deals involving loans, securities, and distressed debt trading. Mauro Saccani was a new arrival in April 2023 from Latham & Watkins LLP.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Milan-based banking and finance department is headed by Carlo Massini, who is qualified to practice in both Italy and New York. Acting for borrowers and investors, Massini has longstanding experience in the gamut of lending, including real estate, project, acquisition, asset and international trade finance. Mauro Saccani was a new arrival in April 2023 from Latham & Watkins LLP.

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

The core Italian banking and finance practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP covers leveraged, acquisition, real estate and asset finance, along with funds-related lending, syndicated loans, and trade and commodity finance. Qualified to practice in both Italy and New York, Milan banking partner Carlo Massini has a broad lending practice. Mauro Saccani was a new arrival in April 2023 from Latham & Watkins LLP.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4

The expertise of Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s Italy team spans traditional oil and gas, renewables (wind, solar, hydroelectric and biomass), and energy efficiency matters. The group is co-led by experienced partners Luca Picone and Francesca Angeloni.

Italy > Private equity Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s team draws on the wider firm’s banking, employment, regulatory, corporate M&A and capital markets expertise to provide a comprehensive range of services to private equity funds, from formation through to exits. Luca Picone oversees domestic and cross-border transactions alike and is famed for his know-how of the energy, telecoms, luxury, medical device and food industries. The wider team, which works in close tandem with the firm’s 40+ global offices, is also adept in the media, retail, financial services, transport and distribution fields. Leah Dunlop departed in September 2022.

Italy > Tax Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s Italy tax practice is led by ‘expert‘ counsel Serena Pietrosanti, whose experience includes providing tax advice to multinationals on cross-border transactions in the real estate, life sciences and financial services sectors. Senior associate Maria Cristina Conte focuses on the tax side to insurance and finance-related deals.