The Firm’s Competition Law team is recognised as a market leader. Its work, both in Italy and at European level, covers all competition-related matters, from joint venture agreements to vertical and horizontal agreements across various sectors (electronic communications, pharmaceuticals, banking, finance, media and energy), from merger control filings to advisory work and representation and defence in cases involving anti-competitive agreements (cartels), abuse of a dominant position and State aid.
In litigation before the Italian Competition Authority concerning anti-competitive agreements in general – and cartels in particular – as well as cases of abuse of a dominant position, the team enjoys a reputation for excellence, thanks in part to the successes achieved over the years in numerous disputes.
The Firm’s assistance includes defence in highly specialised cases before the Italian courts concerning claims for damages arising from breaches of Italian and EU competition law (private enforcement), an area in which the Firm holds a leading position both nationally and internationally.
The team also advises Italian and foreign companies on the design and implementation of antitrust compliance programmes aimed at preventing competition law infringements or ensuring compliance with decisions of the Italian Competition Authority.
The Firm’s work in this sector generally covers all areas within the remit of the Italian and European competition authorities, including unfair commercial practices and consumer law, an area in which it has built up significant expertise in recent years.
The Firm has extensive experience in advising companies operating in regulated markets, including in relation to proceedings before sector-specific authorities and administrative courts, with particular reference to the electronic communications, energy, pharmaceutical and transport sectors.
Considerable attention is also devoted to competition and economic regulation issues in the digital and online platform sectors, where the Firm provides its clients with ongoing, first-class assistance.