With ‘excellence and professionalism’, Gianni & Origoni’s team supports clients in transactional and contentious matters, with particular strength in assisting telecoms companies with acquisitions. The firm also advises clients on competition matters related to M&A transactions, representing clients in appeals when necessary. It also possesses expertise in issues surrounding the media sector, advising service and content providers, network operators and ISPs. Based in Rome, Massimo Sterpi advises on the use of generative AI. Within the Rome team, Stefano Mele advises on privacy and cybersecurity, with experience in crisis management following cyber attacks. ‘Undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Italy specialised in IP’, the Milan-based Luca Rinaldi is well-versed in copyright matters and the acquisition and distribution of TV rights.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘The excellence and professionalism of the team.’
‘Luca Rinaldi is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Italy specialised in IP, especially in the media & entertainment field. His attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter are reflected in the quality of his work.’
‘Extremely competent in TMT both for judicial and extrajudicial matters. Highly skilled in litigation and in commercial contracts.’
‘Luca Rinaldi: extremely competent, and business oriented.'
‘Great team containing great professionals guided by an amazing lawyer: Luca Rinaldi.’
‘Very good team, available also in the very hard moments and in hard-working days. Professional and competent at the same time.’
Key clients
- Cattleya
- Kellify S.p.A.
- Linkem
- Sitecore
- Analytics Network s.r.l
- Auditel S.pA.
- De Agostini
- eBay Gmbh
- European Connecting Europe Broadband Fund
- Gellify Digital Investment Srl
Work highlights
- Assisting KKR in the acquisition of TIM's fixed network assets by Optics Bidco.
- Assisting 3B S.p.A. in the set-up of its new business in the movie industry and in structuring, drafting and negotiating co-production and financing agreements for short and feature movies with national and international counterparts.
- Assisting a prominent telecoms company in activities related to the transfer of technological infrastructures for telecoms to a foreign legal entity.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Luca Rinaldi
Practice head
Massimo Sterpi
Other key lawyers
Stefano Mele; Luca Rinaldi