Bird & Bird advises on a broad range of TMT-related mandates, including tax matters such as transfer pricing policies. Massimiliano Mostardini takes the lead on IP and tech work, from telecoms-related patent issues to reviewing AI-tool T&Cs and ensuring website and app accessibility. Giovanni Galimberti focuses on patent enforcement before the Unified Patent Court and copyright matters for digital platforms. Federico Marini Balestra handles EU and competition proceedings involving telecoms issues, including appeals, Article 102 investigations, and cartel cases. Simone Cadeddu supports clients with regulatory mandates, including startup launches and FDI compliance. All jointly lead the team.
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Key clients
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Champion Products Europe
- Cisco
- CM.com
- Dailymotion
- DAZN
- La Nave di Teseo
- NEC Italia
- Pirelli
- Skip Group
- Telecom Italia
- Waimea
Work highlights
Assisted Assicurazioni Generali in the launch of the 'Agorai Innovation Hub'.
Assisted Waimea in the sale of 51% of its share capital to Mondadori Media and accepted a binding offer of € 6.9 million.
Assisted Telecom Italia in proceedings under Article 102 TFEU No. A514, initiated in June 2017 by the AGCM, regarding an alleged exclusionary strategy committed by Telecom in the market for ultra-wideband access services.
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Practice head
Massimiliano Mostardini; Giovanni Galimberti; Federico Marini Balestra; Simone Cadeddu