Co-led by Paolo Scarduelli and Italo de Feo, CMS advises on the regulatory, transactional, and digital issues shaping the TMT sector. De Feo and Matia Campo guide clients through NIS2, GDPR, and privacy requirements affecting social media operations. At the same time, Campo also supports insured entities during data breach incidents and provides cybersecurity advice for fibre-optic networks. Scarduelli focuses on studio acquisitions, music-licence arrangements, and equity investments. De Feo additionally assists platforms facing defamation-related litigation and steers strategic technology agreements, including DORA-compliant transformation projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Our main point of contact is Matia Campo, a complete and highly competent professional. He combines deep expertise and professionalism with outstanding project management and coordination skills. Matia has a strong business-oriented mindset and can translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for management. His ability to lead complex projects with efficiency, clarity, and strategic vision makes him a trusted advisor to our company.'
- ‘We have an excellent relationship with CMS, which has supported our company in delicate and business-critical matters. The firm provides invaluable assistance, offering comprehensive legal and strategic guidance. Their expertise ensures we remain fully compliant with relevant regulations while safeguarding both our operational and reputational interests.’
- ‘A special mention to Italo De Feo for his skill, professionalism, and courtesy.’
- 'Matia Campo: high level of expertise in the IT field, enabling him to review IT contracts aligned with market standards.’
- ‘Italo De Feo is a rare example of a partner of an international firm who is not only an excellent lawyer with a very commercially minded approach and a really solid technical background but also extremely flexible and "generous" concerning any issues regarding fees.’
- ‘I worked with Italo de Feo. I think he is an excellent lawyer, with a solid background, combined with remarkable technical expertise and a proactive and commercially minded approach. He is always available and very flexible in accommodating all kinds of requests. I would definitely recommend Italo.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Accenture
- Mediobanca
- Sportnetwork
- Rai Cinema
- Open Fiber
- Telepass
- Banca Popolare Puglia e Basilicata
- Arsenale Group
- Synlab
- Aipark
- Chubb
Work highlights
Advised Telepass on its European expansion and negotiations with toll chargers across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the EETS Directive and key EU regulations.
Assisted Fremantle in the cross-border acquisition of Asacha Media Group, including Italian, French, and UK entities, supporting the client in navigating complex IP and media law matters.
Acted as legal First Response Administrators for AIG under its flagship cyber insurance product, CyberEdge.
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Practice head
Italo de Feo; Paolo Scarduelli
Other key lawyers
Matia Campo