Chiomenti‘s data protection and cybersecurity practice, based in Milan, offers clients access to highly experienced practitioners with proven experience across major EU data legislation. The team is known for its competence in integrating data privacy into corporate transactions and M&A deals. The head of the practice is Pierluigi Perri, who structures data governance plans and manages cyber incidents. Marilena Hyeraci advises on new regulations, and Ersilia Lazzara focuses on privacy compliance programmes and proceedings before the data protection authority.
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- ‘Very strong orientation to the client. Excellent execution capabilities.’
- ‘Marilena Hyeraci has outstanding business and human acumen. Ability to provide timely advice and strategic consultancy. Great resilience and business understanding.’
- ‘The unique approach of the team is the interconnection between data privacy and M&A activities from the due diligence phase.’
- ‘Marilena Hyeraci stands out for the business acumen she has when looking into data privacy issues, and her competence when it comes to looking into data privacy in M&A deals.’
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive legal representation to OpenAI OPCO LLC, the American artificial intelligence research organisation, in high-stakes data protection litigation before the Civil Court of Rome.
Advised BMW Italia S.p.A., the Italian branch of a motor vehicle and motorbike manufacturer, on complex cybersecurity regulatory matters.
Advised Zambon, an Italian chemical-pharmaceutical multinational, on navigating the complex regulatory landscape introduced by the NIS 2 Directive and its national implementation through the Italian Legislative Decree No. 138 of 4 September 2024.
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Practice head
Pierluigi Perri
Other key lawyers
Marilena Hyeraci; Ersilia Lazzara