Gianni & Origoni‘s multidisciplinary team handles data protection and cybersecurity issues across multiple jurisdictions. The group’s expertise covers data protection and privacy agreements, data-related compliance systems and assists companies during data protection audits. It also acts for clients facing enforcement sanctions from the Italian Data Protection Authority. The principal figures are data protection specialist Daniele Vecchi; Stefano Mele, who handles privacy and cybersecurity matters; and Melissa Marchese, who advises Italian and multinational companies on data protection management.
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‘Gianni & Origoni’s cybersecurity and privacy team has the uniqueness of offering advice that covers both legal and technical aspects. It understands the technical specifics of the issues presented, and finds innovative solutions that manage to combine legal and technical features.'
- 'The team differs from any other in the market because of its multidisciplinary approach, speed and expertise.'
- 'A great peculiarity of the team is its ability to provide legally valid solutions that are, at the same time, business oriented.'
- 'The legal solutions provided by the team result in the highest strategic value achieved.'
- 'Clients greatly appreciate the punctuality, speed and competence of each of the team's professionals.'
‘When clients need all-encompassing advice on data protection matters, Gianni & Origoni is the place to go.’
'Stefano Mele is probably one of the few leading lawyers who can rightfully say to have been assisting clients with data protection for the past 20 years.'
Key clients
- Associazione Bancaria Italiana (ABI)
- Arqit Quantum Inc
- InfoCert S.p.A.
- Open Fiber S.p.A.
- Lindt & Sprüngli SpA
- Lindt & Sprüngli SA
- Porsche Italia SpA
- Eni SpA
- Agos SpA
- Costa Crociere SpA (Carnival Group)
- Takeda Italia SpA
- Techint SpA
- Steelco SpA
- GLS SpA
- Alitalia – Società Aerea Italiana SpA
- Memento Labs Srl
- Missoni SpA
- Accelleron Industries
Work highlights
- Assisted Porsche Italy with the implementation of an innovative project aimed at focusing on consumer experiences.
- Assisted Associazione Bancaria Italiana with developing a new strategic approach to the protection and processing of personal data.
- Assisted the Comunità di Sant'Egidio with negotiating and finalising a data protection agreement for the implementation of a programme to help elderly and vulnerable people.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head
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Daniele Vecchi, Melissa Marchese, Stefano Mele