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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- ‘The individuals at Osborne Clarke stand out for their approachability, pragmatism, and collaborative spirit. They combine keen legal expertise with a practical understanding of business needs, making interactions both efficient and enjoyable. What I particularly value is their openness to dialogue, their ability to simplify complex issues, and the genuine support they provide throughout projects.’
- 'They are approachable, solution-oriented, and always open to dialogue, which fosters genuine collaboration and trust. What I value most is their ability to simplify complex issues and to work with agility and clarity, making them a truly reliable and engaging partner.’
- ‘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.'
- 'We generally work with Gianluigi Marino, and we appreciate his competence, and ability to give prompt feedback and respond to the client's requirements.'
- ‘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.’
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