Under the leadership of Filippo Arena and Stefano Grassani, Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici's EU and competition law practice advises on investigations initiated by the Italian Competition Authority and alleged breaches of consumer protection law. Grassani focuses on compliance programmes under antitrust and consumer protection frameworks, as well as follow-on antitrust damages actions. Lorenzo Picciano is a recommended member of the team, supporting its advisory work across sectors including telecoms, transport, pharmaceuticals and finance.
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Work Department
Competition and Antitrust
Position

Stefano has in-depth experience in national and international antitust law. He is recognized as one of the Italian more experienced antitrust specialists in antitrust law at both the national and supranational level, dealing with matters such as concentrations, agreements, abuse of dominant position and State aid. He also advises on the legal stages of public and private enforcement and the follow-on and stand-alone actions in litigation proceedings.He has written numerous articles on antitrust law which have been published in both leading Italian and international publications.

Languages
Italian, English and French
Memberships
Italian Bar qualified as an Italian Supreme Court attorney. New York Bar qualified to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is also the President of Associazione Nord-Ovest 2020, a non-profit charitable foundation.
Education

He graduated with honours from the Università degli Studi di Bologna in 1989 and then achieved an LL.M Master of Laws from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (USA) and a Masters in EC Competition Law from the University of London, King’s College.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We appreciate the team's experience and client orientation. The law firm offers great expertise and resources. ’

  • ‘Stefano Grassani is pragmatic and proactive, with in-depth knowledge of our business and the level of support we need. Stefano Grassani is very experienced, gives sound, strategic advice and is very solution-oriented. ’

Key clients

  • Telecom Italia/TIM S.p.A.
  • Novo Nordisk S.p.A.