CMS‘ data protection and privacy team advises on the full spectrum of matters, from GDPR compliance and complex cross-border data transfers to incident response and litigation management. The team stands out for its trusted external DPO experience and track record advising top-tier multinational clients on major compliance programmes. Leading the team in Rome is Italo de Feo, who advises on IT, telecoms, and data protection. Matia Campo leads national-scale cyber-breach projects, and Mariangela Selvaggiuolo provides strategic insight into embedding privacy-by-design.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Clients would be particularly interested in the team's strengths in strategic thinking, adaptability, and social intelligence. These capabilities enable the team to navigate complex legal landscapes, anticipate challenges, and deliver tailored solutions that align with business goals. Compared to other firms, this team stands out for its integrated approach to legal and compliance matters, especially in regulated sectors.’
- ‘I appreciate Matia Campo's expertise. He is outstanding in providing legal advice, knowing Accenture perfectly well.’
- ‘Matia Campo has expert knowledge, he is very approachable and provides hands-on advice. Very pleasant to work with.’
- ‘A special mention to Italo De Feo for his skills, professionalism, and courtesy.’
- ‘CMS has provided us with outstanding support in the area of data protection, particularly in relation to the review and assessment of major contracts with vendors and service providers. Their guidance has been instrumental in ensuring that our contractual frameworks incorporate the necessary privacy safeguards, address data processing and security requirements, and remain fully compliant with applicable privacy regulations and best practices. The team’s ability to combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach has been of great value to our company, especially in managing complex contractual structures involving multiple stakeholders and sensitive data.'
Key clients
- AIG
- Telepass
- Arsenale Express
- Corriere dello Sport/Tuttosport
- Alchimia S.p.A.
- Nardò Technical Center
Work highlights
Advised AIG as First Response Administrators under its CyberEdge insurance policy, providing rapid legal and regulatory support on complex cybersecurity incidents and data breaches affecting multinational insured clients in Italy.
Provided comprehensive privacy compliance advisory and served as external Data Protection Officer (DPO) to Arsenale S.p.A. and Arsenale Express S.p.A., supporting the launch and operation of luxury hospitality services, including the Orient Express La Dolce Vita train.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Italo De Feo
Other key lawyers
Matia Campo; Mariangela Selvaggiuolo; Veronica Mazzaferro; Pasquale Distefano; Annalisa Pistilli