Bird & Bird
Client SatisfactionBird & Bird excels in IP disputes for clients across the globe and is able to draw on its network of international offices to enhance its advice. The firm is also experienced in disputes concerning bribery, corruption, money laundering and administrative sanctions. The firm regularly advises clients before arbitration. Practice head Giovanni Galimberti is an IP specialist, advising on patent, trade mark and trade secrets disputes. Edoardo Lombardi supports clients in the energy, utilities, transport and sport sectors. Giovanni Piazza focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy law.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Giovanni Piazza's team provides fast and very satisfactory assistance, with a deep understanding of the client's needs.'
- 'Giovanni Piazza is a high-standing professional, providing effective and business-oriented advice to clients.'
Key clients
- Allianz Bank
- Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata
- Bricoman Italia
- BusItalia
- Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco
- Crédit Agricole Italia
- Europa Risorse
- Ferrero
- Leroy Merlin Italia
- Macchia Group
- Mediobanca
- Polis Fondi
- Renesas Electronics
- Sisvel
- Sun Pharma Italia
- Telecom Italia
- VF Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisting Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco in two proceedings related to the protection of its geographical indication.
- Assisted Telecom Italia in proceedings under Article 102 TFEU No. A514 initiated in June 2017 by the AGCM regarding an alleged exclusionary strategy committed by Telecom in the market for ultra-wideband access services.
- Assisting several banks and other financial intermediaries in a huge number of disputes pending before the local courts or the Italian Supreme Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giovanni Galimberti