The data protection and cybersecurity practice at Chiomenti is experienced in GDPR matters, the Italian Data Privacy Code, cyber incident management, and major data breaches and transfers. Heading the group, Pierluigi Perri‘s track record includes assisting with GDPR-related migration, defining corporate data strategy, and acting as a data protection officer for large entities. The team further showcases Marilena Hyeraci, an expert in data protection issues, responding to suspected security breaches, and personal data disclosures to Italy’s authorities, and Ersilia Lazzara, who assists with personal data processing and data breaches.

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Key clients

  • Ita Airways
  • Airbnb
  • Alfonsino
  • Ania
  • Aviation & Tourism International
  • Carel Industries
  • Duferco Participations Holding
  • Fondazione Milano Cortina
  • Investindustrial Investment Holding
  • JT International Italia
  • Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
  • Prometeia
  • Royal Trust
  • SPV Linea M4
  • Sit Group
  • Vertiv Group Corp
  • Whistleblowing Solutions

Work highlights

  • Advising CONAI on developing an environmental fee payment system with technological components.
  • Advising Fondazione Milano Cortina (in charge of the organisation and management of the Olympic Games in Italy in 2026) on cross-border data protection legislation, in relation to the processing of a huge amount of personal data.
  • Advising Snam on cybersecurity matters, as part of a multidisciplinary analysis involving corporate governance issues.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ersilia Lazzara
Chiomenti
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pierluigi Perri

Other key lawyers

Marilena Hyeraci, Ersilia Lazzara