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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale

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Italy

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Intellectual property

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale represents clients in the pharma, energy, and fashion sectors before the courts of Milan, Genoa, and Brescia, as well as the UPC. Led by Laura Orlando, the practice handles landmark patent disputes, the protection of patent and trade mark rights, UPC mandates, portfolio management, and copyright infringement cases. Pietro Pouché, supported by Annamaria Algieri and Giulia Maienza, advises on patent and trade mark portfolios, licensing agreements, and design infringement matters. Martina Maffei, Sara Balice and Spartak Kodra further strengthen the team’s capabilities in both domestic and complex multi-jurisdictional intellectual property cases.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Giulia Maienza is a great person to work with, with very clear communication and a practical mindset. She coordinates cross-border litigation very efficiently.’
  • ‘We have always received professional support and a high level of commitment in the services provided. We have greatly appreciated the team’s humanity and dedication. We would like to extend special thanks to Annamaria Algieri for her availability, professionalism, and sense of responsibility.’
  • ‘They are very efficient with a personal touch.’
  • ‘What makes Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale unique is its ability to combine deep legal expertise with a true understanding of creativity and culture. The team approaches copyright not just as protection, but as a strategic tool to enhance value and innovation.'
  • 'Their international mindset, clarity, and responsiveness set them apart, as does their collaborative and forward-looking attitude, a rare balance of precision, perspective, and human insight.’
  • ‘What truly distinguishes the team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale is their combination of intellectual depth, accessibility, and genuine curiosity. They bring rigour and clarity to complex matters while remaining open, collaborative, and solution-oriented.'

Key clients

  • AMA S.p.A.
  • AMA Composites S.r.l.
  • Bonomi Group
  • Bormioli Rocco
  • CSL Behring
  • Eli Lilly
  • EMERGENCY Ong Onlus
  • Gilead
  • Janssen
  • Land of Fashion
  • Lundbeck
  • Mediaset

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Pietro Pouché
Pietro Pouché
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Laura Orlando

Other key lawyers

Annamaria Algieri; Giulia Maienza; Pietro Pouché; Sara Balice; Spartak Kodra; Martina Maffei