DLA Piper advises international and domestic clients from a large range of industries, including tech, food and beverage, home furnishings and manufacturing. Davide Rossetti and Elena Varese lead the team as co-heads of its consumer goods, food & retail offering in Italy, with expertise in litigation, regulatory work, strong experience in sales and purchases, and corporate mergers and acquisitions, alongside the full range of IP work. Rossetti has a high level of experience in litigation and has recently worked on the negotiation of leases and negotiations in manufacturing. Varese has an in-depth knowledge of IP litigation, including trademark, copyright and design matters. Valentina Mazza supports the team with experience in IP and tech.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team consistently delivers excellent results thanks to a perfect balance of legal expertise and commercial awareness. They are known for their pragmatic style, creative problem-solving, and capacity to manage complex negotiations effectively.'
- 'Their culture of continuous improvement is reflected in the adoption of innovative working methods and digital tools.’
- ‘The individuals stand out for their strong sense of accountability and ownership. They never hesitate to take initiative and deliver beyond expectations. Their clear communication and professionalism make every interaction seamless and productive.’
Key clients
- Valentino
- Prada
- Hugo Boss
- OTB
- Dolce Gabbana
- Loro Piana
- Ermenegildo Zegna
- Rituals
- La Rinascente
- Manolo Blahnik
- Emilio Pucci
- Diesel
- Maison Margiela
- Zanotti
- Bally
- Campari
- Missoni
- LIDL
- IPER
- Pernod Ricard
Work highlights
Represented LIDL in litigation against the Municipality of Lecce following the revocation of a building authorization that forced the closure of a newly opened supermarket.
Assisted Sinv Real Estate S.p.A. in proceedings before the Italian Supreme Court, defending against a cessation petition filed by Giada S.p.A.
Assisted Italian Bathroom Design Group, controlled by the listed company Mittel, on the execution of a sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Ceramica Catalano.
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Practice head
Davide Rossetti; Elena Varese
Other key lawyers
Valentina Mazza