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20122 MILANO
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Withers Studio Legale > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 2
Withers Studio Legale advises all manner of clients in the luxury goods sector but with a particular focus on prominent, private individuals and families. Managing partner Roberta Crivellaro focuses her practice on corporate and commercial matters for notable families and companies in the luxury sector. Jacopo Liguori specialises in IP, technology and privacy assistance. Carlo Alberto Demichelis advises clients on IP litigation and anti-counterfeiting at a domestic and international level. Giulia Cipollini’s strength in the luxury goods field is tax advice.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Jacopo Liguori; Carlo Alberto Demichelis; Giulia Cipollini
Key clients
Poltrona Frau
Zanotta
Interni Design
Tory Burch
Raquel Diniz
Borsalino
Work highlights
- Assisting Poltrona Frau with data protection and a new whistleblowing procedure.
- Assisting Tory Burch with data protection issues.
- Assisting Borsalino with worldwide trademark filing strategy and any prosecutions involved.
Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 3
The food and beverage industry is central to Withers Studio Legale’s practice in Italy, with a particular focus on the wine sector. Its clients include household names and family-owned businesses alike. Its work includes advising on distribution agreements, licencing, trademarks and labelling. Managing partner Roberta Crivellaro specialises in cross-border transactions involving food and beverage companies. In addition, she leads the firm’s food practice.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro
Key clients
Marchesi Frescobaldi
Chef in Camicia
Vignamaggio
Taste (Vinhood)
Work highlights
- Advised on Marchesi Frescobaldi’s agreement to purchase Domaine Roy & fils, one of Oregon’s most prestigious wine producers
- Advised on policy for management of personal data for a chef in Camicia.
- Advised on merger between two of the group entities for Vignamaggio.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 5
Withers Studio Legale is able to draw on its global network to represent clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes. It is a strong choice for disputes in the fashion, IP, media, insurance, food and beverage, manufacturing and sports sectors. Cristina Pagni, who has experience in finance, insolvency and insurance litigation, and Matilde Rota, who specialises in commercial and banking matters, are the practice heads.Practice head(s):
Cristina Pagni; Matilde Rota
Testimonials
‘360-degree, international, innovative approach.’
‘The team excels in assisting you in every aspect of your needs.’
‘Mattia Biasi and Nicholas Vaughan and their associates are always supportive, helpful and extremely collaborative.’
Key clients
Generali Italia SpA
Intesa Sanpaolo Vita SpA
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
Work highlights
- Assisting in fending off an appeal brought by an insured with respect to a life-insurance policy
- Advising on proceedings with respect to life insurance policies of a financial nature.
Italy > Intellectual property Tier 5
Withers Studio Legale has a particular specialism in the technology sector, though its team of experienced practitioners is equipped to advise a wide range of clients spanning fashion and luxury, food and beverage, electronics and software, as well as entertainment and multimedia. Head of the team Jacopo Liguori notably focuses on complex cross-border litigation, and advises on filing, prosecution, exploitation and enforcement of IP rights, while Carlo Alberto Demichelis specialises in anti-counterfeiting, cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Another key contact is Tommaso La Scala, noted for his expertise in trademarks, domain names, designs, patents, copyright and unfair competition.Practice head(s):
Jacopo Liguori; Carlo Alberto Demichelis
Testimonials
‘I had the opportunity to collaborate with professional people always ready to advise and support you in the best way possible.’
‘Withers has several professionals with different areas of expertise so that, according to your needs, they know how to help you.’
‘Carlo Alberto Demichelis has built a team that works in strong synergy, is attentive to the issues submitted to them and able to ensure efficiency and quality. Through coordination with professionals in other countries, the same level of assistance is guaranteed both nationally and internationally.’
‘Especially appreciated is the availability, both by e-mail and telephone, of Attorney Demichelis, and the professionals who work with him. I also found thorough expertise and particular accuracy and thoroughness in the communications and explanations drafted by him.’
Key clients
Marchesi Frescobaldi
Meda-Vita SpA
Borsalino SpA
Drive Represents Ltd
KFI
Knowunity
Haeres Capital SA
Work highlights
- Advised Frescobaldi in relation to its purchase of a winery in Oregon, USA.
- Assisted Meda-vita with the definition and implementation of its worldwide trademark strategy, filings and prosecutions.
- Assisted Borsalino in worldwide trademark filing strategy and any prosecutions involved.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 5
Withers Studio Legale specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, investors and family-owned businesses from across the globe. It regularly assists in real estate matters from a plethora of industries, including the hospitality and luxury sectors. Roberta Crivellaro frequently advises on real estate investments and acquisitions; she co-heads the practice along with Sergio Anania, who advises on project investments.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Sergio Anania
Other key lawyers:
Mattia Biassi
Testimonials
‘Roberta Crivellaro: From the outset, the professionalism, understanding and personal rapport from her and her team were outstanding.’
‘Mattia Biassi: his superb guidance and sharp and measured mind have given us much reassurance for all the challenges and complications which have come up. He is totally reliable and demonstrates a real sense of care.’
Key clients
Christopher Liam Kieran
Mark Stuart Muller
Robert F and Gina Goldhammer Memorial Foundation Limited
Baia Hotel SpA
Officine Mak Srl
Work highlights
- Advised Mark Stuart Muller on the acquisition of an historic property in Umbria.
- Advised Robert F and Gina Goldhammer Memorial Foundation Limited on the acquisition of a former monastery in Padua.
- Advised Baia Hotel on the negotiation of a business lease agreement to rent a luxury hotel in Sardinia.
Italy > Tax Tier 5
Work highlights
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 6
Withers Studio Legale is experienced in advising Italian individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, and family-owned businesses on investments abroad. The team also assists international investors that are active in Italy. Roberta Crivellaro is European leader of the business division, while Sergio Anania advises companies and banks on corporate and commercial matters.Practice head(s):
Roberta Crivellaro; Sergio Anania
Other key lawyers:
Luca Ferrari; Stefano Cignozzi; Mattia Biasi; Francesca Nobili
Testimonials
‘Withers offers an excellent service – always ready to satisfy every request.‘
‘Roberta Crivellaro and her staff are always professional – they are the best!‘
Key clients
Marchesi Frescobaldi
Haeres Capital SA
WeSportup
Gellify Italia
Uni Gasket Srl
Oakley Capital
Vignamaggio
Work highlights
- Assisted Marchesi Frescobaldi with its agreement to purchase one of Oregon’s most prestigious wine producers.
- Advised Uni Gasket on the stock acquisition of a majority shareholding in a leading US distributor.
- Assisted Gellify Italia with investment agreements for start-ups.
Italy > Data privacy and data protection
Withers Studio Legale > Firm Profile
The firm: 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; Â commercial litigation and arbitration; corporate M&A and commercial; Â 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 | |
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| 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 |
| Copyright | Jacopo Liguori | jacopo.liguori@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4204 |
| Corporate / Commercial - UK Desk | Sharon Whitehouse | sharon.whitehouse@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4233 |
| Corporate / Commercial | Stefano Cignozzi | stefano.cignozzi@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4240 |
| Corporate and M&A | Sergio Anania | sergio.anania@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4239 |
| 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 |
| Intellectual Property | Jacopo Liguori | jacopo.liguori@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4204 |
| Immigration | Giulia Cipollini | giulia.cipollini@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4222 |
| International tax | Giulia Cipollini | giulia.cipollini@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4222 |
| Litigation and arbitration | Cristina Pagni | cristina.pagni@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4242 |
| Litigation and arbitration | Matilde Rota | matilde.rota@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4209 |
| Luxury assets | Anthony Indaimo | anthony.indaimo@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4200 |
| Privacy | Jacopo Liguori | jacopo.liguori@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4204 |
| Real estate | Roberta Crivellaro | roberta.crivellaro@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4224 |
| Restructuring and insolvency | Sergio Anania | sergio.anania@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4239 |
| Sports | Luca Ferrari | luca.ferrari@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4208 |
| TMT | Jacopo Liguori | jacopo.liguori@withersworldwide.com | +39 02 8821 4204 |
| 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 Sergio Anania | Sergio Anania is a partner in the corporate department and is based… | View Profile |
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Avv Mattia Biasi | Mattia is a partner in our corporate team. He advises on Italian… | View Profile |
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Dr Roberto Bonomi | Roberto is a practising Italian commercialista and a partner within our private… | View Profile |
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Avv Stefano Cignozzi | Stefano is a partner in our corporate team in Milan. He focuses… | View Profile |
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Avv Giulia Cipollini | Giulia is a partner in the private client and tax team in… | View Profile |
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Avv Roberta Crivellaro | Roberta leads our Italian practice and is a partner in the corporate… | View Profile |
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Avv Luca Ferrari | Luca is a partner in our corporate team and heads the sports… | View Profile |
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Avv Guido Galeotti | Guido is a partner in the corporate team in Milan. Guido has… | View Profile |
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Avv Jacopo Liguori | Partner | View Profile |
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Avv Cristina Pagni | Christina is a partner in our dispute resolution team in Milan. Her… | View Profile |
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Avv Matilde Rota | Matilde is a partner in our litigation and arbitration team. Matilde focuses… | View Profile |