Gilberto Nava leads Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici’s TMT practice, advising telecoms, e-commerce, and publishing clients on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and complex technology-service agreements. Nava handles acquisitions, AI-data deployment issues, and litigation concerning telecoms regulations, including proceedings before the Italian Communications Authority, providing integrated support across both transactional and contentious matters.
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- ‘Very well organised, structured and technologically updated. The team care about clients' needs.’
- 'What I have most valued is their availability, reliability, and personal commitment. Unlike many competitors, they are truly engaged at every step, ensuring consistency and quality throughout. Their human touch, combined with professionalism, makes collaboration not only effective but also highly enjoyable.’
- ‘The TMT team distinguishes itself through a deep understanding of the sector, combined with sharp legal insight and a business-oriented mindset. Clients particularly appreciate the team’s ability to navigate complex regulatory and contractual matters across telecoms, media, and technology with clarity and efficiency.'
- 'The practice promotes innovation through flexible billing models, strong international coordination, and a commitment to diversity and technological integration. Compared to other firms, the team delivers practical, forward-thinking solutions that align perfectly with the pace of the digital landscape.’
- ‘Gilberto Nava stands out as a highly skilled and strategic partner, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of clients’ commercial priorities. His ability to simplify complexity and deliver clear, actionable advice makes him a trusted advisor in high-stakes matters.'
- 'Gilberto’s collaborative approach, responsiveness, and leadership within the TMT sector set him apart from peers. His team reflects the same level of professionalism and dedication, making the practice a reference point for TMT work both nationally and internationally.’
- The firm has very solid expertise in corporate, telecommunications and litigation. Professionals from these three practices operated as a single team, and that helped to address the complex matters we entrusted to them.’
- ‘The TMT practice of Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise and practical, business-oriented advice. The team has consistently demonstrated an ability to handle highly complex matters with clarity and precision, providing solutions that are both technically rigorous and commercially viable.'
Key clients
- Tim S.p.A.
- Iliad Italia S.p.A.
- Tiscali Italia S.p.A.
- Retelit Digital Services S.p.A.
- Tata Communications
- Unitirreno Submarine Network
- Mondadori S.p.A.
- Rizzoli-Corriere della Sera Media Group
- Agile Telecom S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted TIM in the sale of Sparkle to MEF and Retelit for a value of around € 700 million and in the negotiation of the relevant master service agreements.
Advised Iliad Italia S.p.A. in respect of several administrative proceedings conducted by the competent Italian authorities with respect to recent M&A operations in the telecommunications sector.
Advised Retelit Digital Services on several regulatory issues deriving from the possible participation in the public tender published by Consip.
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Gilberto Nava