Led by Roberto Valenti, the practice at DLA Piper assists key players in the healthcare and life sciences sector with regulatory work, M&A and dispute resolution. In addition to setting up a legal task force to assist clients during the Covid-19 emergency, the firm also started the Up Again programme aimed at helping businesses recover in the aftermath. Highlights included advising Abbott Medical on complex, multidisciplinary matters as well as assisting GSK vaccines and R&D teams with a variety of different topics, including in the ultra-rare disease space, Marco de Morpurgo has led on this.

DLA Piper has recognised standing in the IP market. Led by Gualtiero Dragotti, it assists clients with the management of Italian and cross-border patent litigation, and is particularly active in the fashion and sports equipment industries. Another area of strength is life sciences work, which is covered by Roberto Valenti; he often represents medical device manufacturers in patent litigation. Elsewhere, the team is also recognised for its involvement in copyright matters and proceedings. Associate Laura Gastaldi stands out for her expertise in advertising and IP due diligence.