Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird’s public law department is routinely entrusted by national and international clients from the infrastructure, energy and utilities, TMT, life sciences, aerospace and defence sectors, both on regulatory matters and administrative litigation. Simone Cadeddu heads the practice and is noted for his expertise in dispute resolution before administrative courts and regulatory authorities, and also advises leading international companies on infrastructure, concessions and state aid. The team also includes Jacopo Nardelli, whose practice spans public procurement contracts, public incentives and pharmaceutical regulatory matters, and Paola Bologna, who specialises in environmental issues.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm can boast an administrative and public law team of highly competent professionals who are familiar with administrative justice. Always willing to collaborate and able to interact with different stakeholders. ’
'Simone Cadeddu consistently provided timely, expert advice for the Italian healthcare market.'
‘The team is very professional and competent, and works in strict collaboration with the other departments of the same law firm, providing a synergic and effective support to the client.’
‘The individuals are very prepared. In particular, I recognise the expertise of Simone Cadeddu. He is very knowledgeable, knows extremely well the administrative and public dynamics and the pharmaceutical sector, and he is able to properly advise the client.’
‘A team of professionals able to respond impeccably to every request, even just for quick consultations. They advise when and whether to intervene legally, without initiating lawsuits when they are not necessary.’
'Jacopo Nardelli is a young professional with incredible experience and knowledge of the subject. He analyses the practices to give opinions on whether to proceed or not, always putting himself on the client's perspective. The results are always very positive.'
‘Excellent, uniquely prepared, and extremely competent. They look at the client's comprehensive needs. Particularly suited to support local subsidiary vs. foreign headquarters interactions, acting also as "cultural interpreters" when needed.’
'Simone Cadeddu's strategic advice is 100% reliable, well thought and always conjugating outstanding legal support with a deep understanding of business practicalities. He is greatly appreciated by our business, our partners and even our adversaries.'
Key clients
- Aliseo
- Alcon Italia
- Apollo Endosurgery
- Ardian Group
- Astellas Pharma
- ASM Terni
- Autogrill
- Bunge Italia
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
- Deutsche Bank
- Doctolib
- EOS Investment Management
- Fisher & Paykel
- Fred Olsen Renewables
- Huawei Technologies
- ISchemaView
- MediaMarket
- Metalco Group
- Multimedica Clinical & Research Campus
- Permedica
- Policlinico San Donato
- Recycla
- Regus Business Centers Italia
- Rei Lancia
- Servier Italia
- Smiths Detection
- Sicamb S.p.A.
- Solaris Renewables
- Telecom Italia
- Terna
- Thales Alenia Space
Work highlights
- Assisted Autogrill Italia in participating in a tender called by GESAP (management company of Palermo Airport - Punta Raisi) for the awarding of a 10-year concession relating to the management of refreshment outlets.
- Assisted a dozen medical device companies in separate appeals to the Administrative Tribunal for Lazio against the decree by which the Ministry of Health certified the overrun of the expenditure ceiling for the purchase of medical devices for the period 2015-2018.
- Assisted Terna in the preparation of two tender procedures to be launched by Terna itself for the selection of the private contractor which will develop two projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simone Cadeddu