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CORSO MILANO 18
PADUA, 35139
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Withers Studio Legale > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 2
Withers Studio Legale has longstanding expertise in assisting Italian and international luxury brands. Representative work covers commercial contracts, data and brand protection, digital commerce, taxation, disputes, real estate, and media relations matters. Roberta Crivellaro is routinely sought out by prominent Italian families and family offices; Giulia Cipollini advises on the tax side of fashion and art matters; and Jacopo Liguori is Italian IP practice head. In March 2022, Carlo Alberto Demichelis joined as a partner from Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie as the Italian head of brand protection and IP advisory. The firm is also a partner member of the Altagamma Foundation, a network for several leading Italian luxury brands.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Jacopo Liguori; Giulia Cipollini
Other key lawyers:
Carlo Alberto Demichelis; Veronica Muratori
Testimonials
Tailor-made assistance that perfectly matches the client’s needs.’
‘Giulia Cipollini is incredibly talented at understanding the needs of clients, as well as generating value from the firm’s network.’
Key clients
Artemest
Borsalino
Aspesi
Bebpop
Giorgetti
LVMH
BeautyNova
Battaglia
Daniel Lee
Geminis – Horacio Pagani
Raquel Diniz
Westwing
Work highlights
- Appointed to manage and defend the brand portfolio of beauty industry player Beautynova.
- Advising LVMH on defining and implementing its strategy to combat counterfeiting in Italy.
- Advised Borsalino on drafting the licence agreement for a beach club’s opening.
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 3
The department at Withers Studio Legale closely collaborates with the firm's London-based technology department to assist clients with distribution agreements and licensing work. The group is particularly active in the wine sector, and its expertise is sought out by wine producers, with the team specialising in label and bottle design mandates. Roberta Crivellaro leads the practice and is thoroughly experienced in corporate and commercial cross-border transactions involving domestic food and beverage clients as well as luxury brands.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro
Key clients
Cantina Toblino
Vignamaggio
Taste Srl (Vinhood)
Zonin 1821
Via Pasteria
Work highlights
- Assisted Cantina Toblino, a well-known producer of wine, with the management of its IP portfolio, which involves various registrations at an international level.
- Advised Vignamaggio, a major company in the hospitality industry, with respect to the possible infringement of the trade mark “vignamaggio” by a company that used it in its corporate name.
- Assisted Via Pasteria, a US start-up, with the launch of its Italian restaurant chain in Italy.
Italy > Tax Tier 4
Operating from Milan and Padua, Withers Studio Legale acts for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals and family offices on tax issues. Giulia Cipollini is a go-to practitioner for art and fashion industry clients, while corporate tax head Stefano Grilli is a 2021 hire from Gianni & Origoni. Roberto Bonomi was elevated to partner during 2022.
Practice head(s):
Giulia Cipollini
Other key lawyers:
Stefano Grilli; Roberto Bonomi; Filippo Molinari; Marco Busia; Giuseppe Francesco Patti
Testimonials
‘1000% committed to clients.‘
‘Always approachable and good-humoured. The team spirit is super-high, which makes it a pleasure working with Withers’ tax practice.‘
‘Its worldwide network is very efficient and one office can easily mobilise others in a few hours. Billing is also very transparent.‘
‘Strong competences, with a client-oriented approach and flexibility.‘
‘Competence and international footprint.‘
‘Solutions that are out of the box.‘
‘Giulia Cipollini and Roberto Bonomi have consistently delivered a first-class service.‘
Key clients
Unicredit
Ital Gas Storage
Mondadori Media
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio
Umana Group
Oakley Capital
Borsalino
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing advice to Unicredit on the tax issues surrounding its domestic and international transactions, and how they impact on its tax returns.
- Advised Oakley Capital on setting up its Italian presence.
- Assisted Borsalino with the tax aspects of its internationalisation process in the US, as well as the opening of a beach club in Forte dei Marmi.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 5
Withers Studio Legale assists domestic and international clients, including financial institutions and corporate entities, in company, contract, insurance, restructuring and insolvency litigation, as well as Italian and international arbitration. Cristina Pagni jointly heads the practice with Matilde Rota, who focuses on catering to a growing sports practice.Practice head(s):
Matilde Rota; Cristina Pagni
Other key lawyers:
Pierfilippo Capello
Testimonials
‘The professionals of the team are very experienced in the arbitration and dispute resolution fields and offer a high quality service both in terms of trustworthiness and in terms of empathy towards the clients. The feeling with the team is very comfortable and it is a real pleasure working with them.’
‘Matilde Rota, head of the team, guarantees the high quality of the services supporting all the members of the team and keeping very close to the clients needs.’
‘Team very available and fast in giving feedback. They provide a wide network of international collaborations.’
Key clients
Generali Group
Intesa Sanpaolo
Work highlights
- Advising Generali Italia SpA and Alleanza Assicurazioni SpA on proceedings with respect to life insurance policies of a financial nature.
- Advising Intesa Sanpaolo SpA in proceedings pertaining to multiple claims related to banking agreements.
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 5
Withers Studio Legale’s IP department has expertise in technology matters, assisting clients within the fashion and sports industries. The head, Jacopo Liguori, is experienced in handling complex cross-border litigation and transactions, while Carlo Alberto Demichelis specialises in the management of anti-counterfeiting at an Italian and global level. Associates Veronica Muratori and Davide Leiballi are also noted.Practice head(s):
Jacopo Liguori
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Proactive approach, engagment capacity, increase of expertise inside the team so they are able to cover all the IP issues.’
‘Carlo Alberto Demichelis: extremely well known in the sector with a prestigous reputation, he is able to propose tailor made services to client. Jacopo Liguori and Veronica Muratori: always available to give their support also in emergency situations. Davide Leiballi: highly skilled.’
Key clients
Aspesi SpA
BeautyNova
Giorgetti
Novak Djokovic
Miko Srl
Raquel Diniz
Daniel Lee
Battaglia
EXEL Industries SA
Ormesa
Work highlights
- Represented the brand portfolio of BeautyNova- Italy’s third largest player in the beauty industry.
- Assisted Miko, a leading company in the automotive components sector, in a litigation involving an alleged greenwashing case by their main competitor and successfully obtained the dismissal of the investigation before the AGCM and won the appeal in the injunction proceedings.
- Advised Novak Djokovic on issues involving his IP portfolio, various instances of brand protection, and the management of several contracts involving the use of his image.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 5
Withers Studio Legale is sought out by high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses to assist with real estate matters. Roberta Crivellaro, who works between Milan and Padua, advises foreign investors on purchasing large holiday homes and family businesses, and Sergio Anania acts for real estate clients that invest in complex projects. In addition, the firm has longstanding expertise in handling the local regulations associated with the expansion of farm hotels (agriturismi).Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Sergio Anania
Other key lawyers:
Mattia Biasi
Key clients
Officine Mak
Vignamaggio Holding
Work highlights
- Assisted Officine Mak with the purchase at auction of an old cotton spinning factory in northern Milan, which will be developed into a residential and commercial complex.
- Assisted Vignamaggio with both the purchase of a real estate complex and the reorganisation of its Italian subsidiaries.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 6
At Withers Studio Legale, the team in Italy works in close tandem with the firm’s other offices, spread across sites in the UK, US, Asia and the rest of Europe. Roberta Crivellaro and Sergio Anania co-lead the team, which is focused on supporting individuals, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and family offices on their investments abroad, also routinely acting on inbound activities.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Sergio Anania
Other key lawyers:
Luca Ferrari; Stefano Cignozzi
Key clients
Officine Mak Srl
Horacio Pagani SpA
EXEL Industries SA
Uni Gasket Srl
European Cargo Services (Quinto Group)
Work highlights
- Assisted the majority shareholders of Horacio Pagani with the sale of a minority shareholding to the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia (Public Investment Fund – PIF).
- Assisted EXEL with the purchase of 100% of the Italian company, GF Srl, a major Italian manufacturer of garden equipment.
- Advised Uni Gasket Srl, Italian leader in the PTFE industry (plastic polymers), in connection with its acquisition of the majority shareholding of Polyfluor BV and Allegri Cesare SpA.
Withers Studio Legale > Firm Profile
Withersworldwide is one of the world’s first international law firms dedicated to the business, personal and philanthropic interests of successful people, their businesses, families and advisers. With over 180 partners and more than 950 other staff members in 17 offices across Europe, the US, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean, Withers has unparalleled expertise in the key legal issues global clients face.
As the Italian practice of the firm, Withers Studio Legale has worked with Italian clients, family businesses and investors in Italy for over 25 years, including many of the leading names which comprise the ‘Made in Italy’ brand, from fashion to technology, banking to media, food and beverage to luxury assets.
Italians have long been known for their entrepreneurship, and the country is home to some of the world’s most successful international companies and brands. As with many of the firm’s clients, Italian entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking legal advice in relation to their business and personal affairs, both at home and abroad.
Withers understands the Italian marketplace and how business is done, and, in particular, appreciates the importance of developing personal relationships. Through a network of five Italian desks and the support of over 50 Italian-speaking lawyers based across Withers’ offices, the Milan and Padua teams provide clients with an integrated international service for cross-border matters.
Areas of practice: With expert corporate lawyers, international tax and wealth planning practitioners, as well as litigators and specialists in IP, IT, art and cultural assets, sports law, immigration and real estate, Withers Studio Legale is uniquely placed to provide a comprehensive service to Italian clients expanding abroad and international clients investing in Italy.
Principal practice areas include banking and finance; brands; commercial litigation and arbitration; corporate M&A and commercial; art and cultural assets; entrepreneurship; restructuring and insolvency; intellectual property, technology and privacy, residential and commercial real estate; sports law, personal and corporate tax; trust and succession planning as well as wealth structuring.
Most recently, in response to the needs of its international clientele, the firm’s Italian practice has developed a niche in servicing both the food and beverage sector and those who wish to invest in Italian real estate and hospitality. The latter includes hotels and leisure facilities, vineyards and agricultural land.
Withers Studio Legale was one of the pioneers in providing assistance to clients and their family businesses wishing to take advantage of Italy’s non-dom tax regime when it was introduced in 2017. This has led to the development of a vibrant inward immigration practice.
Last but not least, the firm has been actively working with several of the start-ups, accelerators and venture capitalists involved in the growing Italian tech market, providing 360-degree assistance during the life cycle of their projects. Throughout the pandemic, Italian entrepreneurship in this sector has flourished with an increased number of companies setting up new businesses in life sciences, agri-tech, fintech, fashion-tech, sport-tech, art-tech and AI.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Giulia Cipollini | giulia.cipollini@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4222 |
| Banking and finance | Sergio Anania | sergio.anania@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4239 |
| Brands | Anthony Indaimo | anthony.indaimo@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4200 |
| Corporate / commercialUK Desk | Sharon Whitehouse | sharon.whitehouse@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4233 |
| Corporate /commercial | Claudio Giordano | claudio.giordano@withersworldwide.com | +39 049 653 1210 |
| Corporate and M&A | Sergio Anania | sergio.anania@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4239 |
| Corporate /commercial | Stefano Cignozzi | stefano.cignozzi@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4240 |
| Family businesses /Family office and family business | Roberta Crivellaro | roberta.crivellaro@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4224 |
| Food and beverage | Roberta Crivellaro | roberta.crivellaro@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4224 |
| IP, technology and privacy | Jacopo Liguori | jacopo.liguori@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4204 |
| Immigration | Giulia Cipollini | giulia.cipollini@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4222 |
| Litigation and Arbitration | Matilde Rota | matilde.rota@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4209 |
| Litigation and arbitration | Cristina Pagni | cristina.pagni@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4242 |
| Luxury assets | Anthony Indaimo | anthony.indaimo@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4200 |
| Real estate | Roberta Crivellaro | roberta.crivellaro@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4224 |
| Restructuring and insolvency | Sergio Anania | sergio.anania@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 9921 4239 |
| Sports | Luca Ferrari | luca.ferrari@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4208 |
| Trust and succession planning | Giulia Cipollini | giulia.cipollini@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4222 |
| Wealth structuring | Giulia Cipollini | giulia.cipollini@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4222 |
Lawyer Profiles
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 | Avv Claudio Giordano | Claudio is of counsel in our corporate team primarily based in Padua.… | View Profile |