With one of the largest privacy and data protection practices in the EU, ICT Legal Consulting advises global brands across the fashion, automotive, and banking and finance sectors. The practice is headed by Paolo Balboni, who routinely serves as a data protection officer for multinationals; practice area authority Luca Bolognini; and Floriana Francesconi, a specialist in matters involving engineering, services and pharmaceuticals. Other key names include Nicola Franchetto, who advises on IT contracts, cloud computing and e-marketing; Vito Michele Pavese, who assists clients with European and national data protection compliance; and Francesca Tugnoli, who draws on a background in administrative crime liability.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is always available to support clients in the challenges they face. Competent and highly qualified in the field of data privacy.’
‘ICT is probably the best EU firm for GDPR/cyber security/TMT issues. They have deep knowledge of data security in most EU jurisdictions and can anticipate regulatory trends.’
‘Good team work and easy to work with. The people are excellent!’
‘Paolo Balboni is always in a position to put his clients' needs in a broader context, so as to provide strategic assistance with IT/data protection decisions.'
‘Highly efficient and professional, especially Paolo Balboni.’
'Luca Bolognini's great collaborative spirit, utmost empathy and over-the-top creative skills, in addition to his strong human qualities, mean that a relationship of deep trust is established with him and his collaborators - the best data protection lawyer in Italy.’
'Nicola Franchetto combines different industries' knowledge with regulatory wisdom, and is always available when the client needs an answer.’
‘Francesca Tugnoli, as are all the other members of the team, is an excellent lawyer with strong legal competence, and great business acumen and leadership skills.’

Key clients

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. (BNL)
Bending Spoons S.p.A.
Bertazzoni S.p.A.
Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A.
Caffeina S.p.A. Società Benefit
Cassa di Risparmio di Bra S.p.A. (Bper Banca)
Cedacri S.p.A.
Centro Stampa Poligrafici S.r.l. (Monrif Group)
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Cofidis S.p.A.
Consulcesi SA
Crédit Agricole Assicurazioni S.p.A.
Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
Crédit Agricole Vita S.p.A.
FCA Services S.C.P.A. (Stellantis)
Guess Italia S.r.l.
Guess Europe Sagl
Maserati S.p.A. (Stellantis)
Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.
Samsung Electronics Italia S.p.A.

Work highlights

Assists Stellantis, acting as its external data protection office.
Assists Guess Europe Sagl, as its European data protection officer for outsourcing.
Provides continuous legal assistance in privacy, data protection and data security to Samsung Electronics Italia.