Mr Stefano Silvestri > Bird & Bird > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Bird & Bird’s team works closely with the firm’s antitrust, commercial and corporate law experts to advise clients on the full spectrum of TMT activities, ranging from regulatory and commercial advice to data protection and dispute resolution. Massimiliano Mostardini represents clients in non-contentious regulatory matters related to IT, maintenance, outsourcing, disruptive technologies and pre-clearance advertising. TMT law and regulations expert Federico Marini-Balestra and corporate and commercial transactions specialist Stefano Silvestri are also recommended. Giovanni Galimberti and Simone Cadeddu are other names to note.

Bird & Bird assists clients in retail matters concerning a wide range of issues, such as brand management, franchising, e-commerce, data protection, employment, consumer regulation and dispute resolution. The firm is accustomed to assisting in multi-jurisdictional matters with offices across the globe able to enhance its advice to clients. Stefano Silvestri, the co-head of the practice has extensive experience in the retail industry with a focus on corporate and commercial transactions. Managing partner Giovanni Galimberti co-heads the practice and adds his expertise in IP law to the dedicated group.

Bird & Bird has a group dedicated to the industry with expertise in a wide range of matters, including corporate, commercial, IP, IT, tax, employment, regulatory, compliance and real estate matters. The firm is especially strong in relation to the automotive sector, with experience in innovative aspects of the industry such as autonomous driving. It also utilises its international footprint to assist clients on cross-border disputes involving a broad number of jurisdictions. Stefano Silvestri spearheads the practice, advising on M&A matters for major global organisations and financial investors.

Key areas for Bird & Bird’s Italian corporate team are M&A, private equity, venture capital, restructuring, joint ventures, and commercial and company law. Alberto Salvadè focuses on M&A and private equity transactions, while Stefano Silvestri acts for technology, fashion, luxury, retail and consumer businesses. Edoardo Courir is another experienced practitioner.