Osborne Clarke advises on a wide range of TMT mandates, including cybersecurity analysis to prevent DDoS attacks and proceedings before Italy’s consumer, data protection, and competition authorities. Gianluigi Marino heads the team, advising on telecoms regulation and cybersecurity, alongside product compliance and data governance for e-commerce and loyalty programmes. Antonio Racano assists with regulatory requirements for online booking and subscription services, as well as platform-to-business rules. The team also guides clients through content quotas and licensing duties, digital accessibility, ePrivacy compliance, competition law, and copyright disputes in the audiovisual and media space.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Gianluigi Marino is one of the main experts in the sector in Italy.’
- ‘The assistance provided is comprehensive and fully satisfies all our requirements, taking care of every aspect with care and detail. The level of service is excellent, and they are always available and ready to support us and provide assistance.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its strong client focus and consistent responsiveness—key elements that define its distinctive character. Every team member is committed to deeply understanding the specific needs of clients, offering timely, tailored, and high-value solutions.'
- 'Potential clients will find in this team a winning combination of specialised expertise, a collaborative approach, and the ability to adapt to the most complex challenges. The practice is characterised by deep industry knowledge and a problem-solving culture that enables effective handling of even the most intricate situations.’
- 'We generally work with Gianluigi Marino, and we appreciate his competence, and ability to give prompt feedback and respond to the client's requirements.'
- ‘I really enjoy working with Osborne Clarke because of their forward-thinking mindset and pragmatic approach. The team combines strong legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business context, which makes every discussion practical and productive.'
Key clients
- Associazione Produttori Audiovisivi
- TikTok
- Havas Creative Group S.r.l.
- NTT DATA Italia S.p.A.
- Nuovo Imaie
- PDU Music & Production SA
- Sony Music Publishing Group
- Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
- UCI Italia
Work highlights
Advised Sony Music Entertainment Italy on copyright disputes involving artist remuneration obligations and image rights litigation.
Advised Havas Creative Group S.r.l. on service agreements, influencer contracts and real-time marketing for advertising campaigns across multiple sectors.
Advised PDU Music & Productions on rights protection and commercialisation for Mina's repertoire, including a distribution agreement with Universal Music and an agreement with historic brand Sperlari, to relaunch the brand.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Gianluigi Marino
Other key lawyers
Antonio Racano