Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke's Italy practice acts for some of the world’s leading tech companies on privacy and security matters across the fintech, eMobility, advertising, music and real estate sectors. The group is particularly focused on advising clients on digital transformations and the development of data-driven business models. Gianluigi Marino heads up the firm’s data protection team in Milan, advising on data breaches, cybersecurity, GDPR implementation, big data, outsourcing and compliance. Other key figures include senior associate Marialaura Boni, a media and advertising specialist, and senior lawyer Antonio Racano, whose wide-ranging workload includes the implementation of data compliance programs.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is composed of lawyers with strong experience in data protection laws (and in general, the laws applicable in the digital environment) and an outstanding problem-solving approach.'
‘The team is highly skilled in data protection issues. Without any doubt, it sets the bar high in the data protection law field in Italy.’
‘This practice's uniqueness stems from an unwavering client focus and innovative approach. The team's strengths lie in its deep industry knowledge, efficient problem solving and its commitment to exceeding client expectations.’
‘Osborne Clarke's practice is really top-notch for its client-oriented and proactive approach.’
‘Gianluigi Marino is the kind of lawyer that every client needs - responsive, extremely focused on the practical aspects of the requested assistance and, moreover, he maintains an honest and fair approach, even in complex situations. Clients trust him and this is shown by their strong and ongoing relationships.’
'The team, which includes Antonio Racano, has an excellent understanding of clients' needs, and delivers its opinions promptly, with an effective and clear approach, providing concrete support for business activities.’
‘Marialaura Boni: the way she drives the client through action-planning is really outstanding.’
Key clients
- Chemviron SA
- Costim S.r.l. (Chorus Life S.p.A.)
- Engie Italia S.p.A.
- Essity AB
- GB Foods SA
- Havas Group
- Immobiliare.it
- Italian Valley S.r.l.
- Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE Wordlwide S.p.A.)
- Mowi Italia S.r.l.
- Novamont S.p.A.
- NTT DATA Italia S.p.A.
- Prysmian S.p.A.
- Renantis S.p.A.
- Satispay S.p.A.
- Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
- Uber Technologies Inc.
- Uber B.V
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising client (of over three decades) Sony Music Italy on privacy and data protection issues, and currently navigating its digital transformation, ensuring compliance with GDPR in Italy.
- Advising global energy company Engie on numerous data protection issues and special data-related projects, including business functions such as joint controllerships, marketing, telesales and big data management.
- Advising Costim and Elmet on data privacy and data protection issues arising from their pioneering data-driven smart city initiative in Bergamo.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gianluigi Marino