Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird is widely versed in competition matters, advising on antitrust disputes, cartel investigations, anti-competitive agreements, merger control and compliance matters. The firm is particularly skilled in IP-related antitrust issues, appearing before authorities over FRAND licensing and SEPs. Federico Marini Balestra, in addition to heading the practice, focuses on antitrust and administrative litigation in the TMT sector. Nicola Ceraolo brings knowledge of the utilities and energy sector to the team.