Dentons is well regarded for its multifaceted approach to retail and its competence across a range of industries, including sports, finance, food, publishing, electronics and shipping. Giangiacommo Olivi, co-head of the Europe intellectual property, data and tech group, leads the retail team, with expertise in IP, corporate transactions, banking and finance advice, regulatory advice, data governance and the implementation of AI. Able to draw expertise from across the globe, the team advises on matters across several jurisdictions and countries. A standout feature of the team is its work across the full range of retail work, from trademarks to strategic governance and distribution.
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Testimonials
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- 'Giangiacomo Olivi has always proven to be impressively skilled in providing assistance in the context of complex and sensitive matters.'
- ‘Dentons’ retail practice has the most relevant understanding of our business, sector, values, goals and the challenges we face. I feel that Dentons’ lawyers have a clear and correct view of the environment in which their law firm and their clients operate. Dentons’ lawyers are trusted business advisers, since they have proven to be constantly alert to not only risks, but innovative solutions that could benefit our businesses.'
Key clients
- Fanatics
- Mondadori
- Amazon Prime Video
- OVS
- Kering
- Brunello Cucinelli
- QVC – Qurate Group
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Assicurazioni Generali
Work highlights
Advised Fanatics on the sale of 100% of the share capital of Free Time Management Group to Futbol Emotion.
Assisting Mondadori with the review of its ad-tech solutions.
Advised the mezzanine lender in connection with the financing granted to Borletti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco.
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Practice head
Giangiacomo Olivi