Possessing ‘outstanding technical skills and a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters’, Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is well-versed in handling merger control notifications before the ICA and proceedings before the civil and administrative courts. It is additionally knowledgeable of abuse of dominant positions and bid-rigging cartel matters. The team is led from Rome and Milan by ’high-level professional’ Filippo Arena and the ‘remarkably qualified’ Stefano Grassi respectively. Lorenzo Picciano adds experience in merger control filings and State aid matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Filippo Arena is a high-level professional with strong experience and a deep dedication to the client.’
‘The firm has outstanding technical skills and a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. It offers excellent quality and good responsiveness.'
‘Filippo Arena is a true expert, giving clients the best solutions. He is an incredible lawyer who is very skilled with great knowledge of the market.'
‘High responsiveness and collaboration, outstanding specialization and experience.’
‘Stefano Grassani is a remarkably qualified and collaborative lawyer.’
‘Team is composed of very experienced lawyers who handle matters and do not simply refer them to juniors. This is what for us makes a hell of a difference.’
‘Stefano Grassani combines superb knowledge with a very pragmatic approach; he knows a lot about the industry and is always keen in trying to give advice which is specific to our needs not just theoretical.’
‘The firm provides top quality personalized assistance in antitrust, regulatory, compliance and commercial matters in the energy sector.’
Key clients
- TIM S.p.A.
- Novo Nordisk S.p.A.
- Fileni Alimentare S.p.A.
- Leitner S.p.A.
- Alpitour S.p.A.
- OVS S.p.A.
- Jacob Cohen S.p.A.
- Yoox/Net-à-porter
- Grandi Navi Veloci S.p.A.
- Edizione S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted TIM S.p.A. in the sale to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. of TIM's fixed network assets, including FiberCop, by a company controlled by KKR.
- Assisting Novo Nordisk S.p.A. in a number of complex antitrust issues related to the distribution contracts of pharmaceutical products.
- Assisting Fileni S.p.A. in the Italian Competition Authority investigation for a suspected violation of consumer law as well as in a number of complex antitrust/regulatory issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lorenzo Picciano
Practice head
Filippo Arena; Stefano Grassani
Other key lawyers
Lorenzo Picciano