The team at DLA Piper is comprised of experts across the entire field of TMT, combining knowledge in telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, gaming, outsourcing and IP to deliver for its market-leading clients. The firm’s clientele includes developers in the computer software, automotive and cryptocurrency fields as well as telecoms providers, media companies and consulting firms. Overseeing the practice, Giulio Coraggio excels in advising clients on major AI projects in Europe and significant cyberattacks. Centred in Rome, Alessandro Boso Caretta focuses on providing transactional and contentious support for clients in the telecoms sector. Alessandro Ferrari is an IP specialist and a seasoned advisor on public tenders for IT solution providers. Giulia Zappaterra adds data protection and cybersecurity nous, whilst Giacomo Lusardi brings commercial and IP law knowledge to the team. All lawyers are based in Milan unless stated otherwise.
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‘Alessandro Boso Caretta is an excellent professional - very mindful, calm, straight to the point and firm as needed.’
‘Very professional, precise and punctual in legal advice. Always knowledgeable about latest developments in law and on the market.’
‘The team is always very helpful. They are also very quick and effective in providing answers.’
‘Alessandro Ferrari is an extremely capable and knowledgeable person.'
‘They are an excellent team, especially on telecommunications, where I think they are top tier, in particular for regulatory and competition related work.’
‘Alessandro Boso Caretta is brilliant, a real expert in telecommunications, especially for regulatory and competition matters.'
'Massimo D'Andrea and Bice Di Sano are key members of the team, highly recommended and are always supportive and reliable. ’
‘High expertise in the regulatory field and deep knowledge of the dynamics of the telecommunications market and business processes make DLA an excellent choice for a company that needs rapid, punctual and flexible responses.’
Key clients
- Essilor Luxottica
- Lamborghini
- UniCredit
- Tesla
- Disney
- Dassault Systèmes
- Generali
- Electronic Arts
- Paramount
- Binance
Work highlights
- Assisting Vodafone in TLC-related projects and disputes, including assistance in a landmark victory before the Court of Appeal in an abuse of dominant position damage claim brought by Eutelia.
- Assisting Boston Consulting Group in a project on artificial intelligence in the Italian market concerning the provision of an AI system to the national healthcare system to enable the better detection of potential diseases.
- Assisted Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche (an Italian multinational supplier of equipment and physical plants to the metal industry) in reviewing and negotiating a complex contract structure for a global project to migrate its connectivity, AI and cybersecurity services to a new vendor.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Giulio Coraggio
Other key lawyers
Alessandro Boso Caretta; Alessandro Ferrari; Giacomo Lusardi; Giulia Zappaterra; Massimo D'Andrea; Bice Di Sano