Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie advises clients on Italy’s competition and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on investigations by the European Commission and appeals before the Italian Competition Authority. Andrea Cicala heads the team and leads on enforcement matters, including antitrust proceedings. Giacinto Zampetti assists with the design of selective distribution systems across the European Economic Area and advises on cross-border franchising structures. Mirko Maggioni is also a notable member of the team. The practice acts for clients in both domestic and international matters, including mandates involving the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the UK.
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Key clients
- TikTok Technology Limited
- IMG Worldwide LLC
- IMG Media Limited
- Grundfos Holding A/S
- Cassina S.p.A.
- Benetton Group S.r.l.
- McDonald’s Italia
Work highlights
Advised TikTok during an ICA investigation into its moderation and recommendation systems, and assisted with compliance and appeal to the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio.
Advised IMG Worldwide and IMG Media on multiple antitrust private damage follow-on actions filed in the Civil Court of Milan by various Serie A clubs and "Lega Serie A."
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Andrea Cicala
Other key lawyers
Giacinto Zampetti; Mirko Maggioni