Part of the firm’s IP and tech department, DLA Piper’s Milan-based data privacy and protection group has notable expertise in data-driven projects, managing cyberattacks, and navigating privacy-related disputes. It recently also assisted several major clients with the establishment of AI compliance programmes. Heading up the group, Giulio Coraggio‘s notable track record includes advising cryptocurrency providers on the exploitation of blockchain-related data; Giulia Zappaterra is a privacy, data protection and cybersecurity expert; and Cristina Criscuoli specialises in privacy and data protection matters in the life sciences and financial sectors.
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- ‘Modern approach and reputation for legal tech issues.’
- ‘Focus on innovation.’
Key clients
- UniCredit
- Red Bull
- TeamSystem
- AON
- Rai Pubblicità
- Disney
- BASF
- L'Oréal
- Pfizer
- Generali
Work highlights
- Assisted Red Bull with establishing its global AI compliance programme.
- Assisted Bolston Consulting Group with the development of a groundbreaking AI system, including ensuring data protection compliance.
- Assisted Bending Spoons, an Italian unicorn in the tech sector, with navigating the privacy intricacies surrounding a generative AI system it developed.
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Practice head
Giulio Coraggio
Other key lawyers
Giulia Zappaterra; Cristina Criscuoli