EU and competition law

Gianni & Origoni

Client Satisfaction

Gianni & Origoni continues to secure a stellar reputation in the market, routinely advising clients especially from the banking, insurance, pharmaceutical and luxury sectors on merger notifications, contentious claims, investigation on an alleged abuse of dominance cases, cartel and antitrust infringements, often in litigation before the administrative courts. Here is founder of the competition and regulation department Alberto Pera particularly active, while Piero Fattori heads the antitrust and regulatory department, regularly assisting leading Italian and international companies before the Italian Antitrust Authority and the Administrative Court in proceedings relating to misleading advertising and unfair commercial practices. Antitrust compliance expert Matteo Padellaro primarily works in the energy, pharma and luxury sectors, while Eva Cruellas Sada is recognised for her expertise in cartel proceedings, abuses of dominant position issues, and antitrust infringements; an area in which Andrea Pezza is also active.

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Testimonials

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'GOP Law Firm has always shown its utmost reliability. For the various issues brought to its attention, the most competent specialists in the field are involved from time to time in order to provide the best assistance in the shortest time.'
'Piero Fattori's expertise in relevant issues, especially in antitrust matters, but more generally in all matters involving the company in its relationship with various stakeholders, has been amply demonstrated in our long relationship with the firm.'
'The firm's professionals are very knowledgeable, flexible and particularly helpful with regard to the client's needs.'
'The legal services provided by the firm's antitrust practice are nothing short of remarkable. The partners are highly competent and very active, always ready and available at short notice. Their accessibility and dedication reflect a level of client service that is hard to find elsewhere.'
'The team has extensive experience in cross-border antitrust investigations and merger control clearance. It is well-connected and familiar with the Italian authorities, which ensures that they are well-informed of the latest regulatory developments, providing clients with a significant information advantage.'
'Matteo Padellaro is a stellar professional. He is always responsive and helpful. He is always just a phone call or email away when you need him. I am impressed by his insights and ability to quickly understand complex topics. He has an unparalleled ability to find creative solutions to novel legal problems.'

Key clients

DHL
Bayer
Webuild
Be Charge
ITA Trasporto Aereo
Haier / Candy Group
A2A
Sorgenia
Eni / Eni Plenitude
Iren
Italgas
PostePay
Bancomat
UniCredit
Banca Widiba
ANIA
HDI Assicurazioni
Prima Assicurazioni
Assicurazioni Generali
Generali Italia
Europ Assistance
Angelini Holding
Leadiant Biosciences
MSD Italia
TIM (Telecom Italia)
Assotelecomunicazioni – Asstel
PostePay
Trenitalia
Moby – CIN
Sintexcal / General Beton
Salvatore Ferragamo
Rekeep
Maddalena
CoReVe – Consorzio Recupero Vetro
Cobat
Eurospin Italia
Coca Cola
Safilo
M-Dis / To-Dis (RCS)
Gruppo Pittini
DAF

Work highlights

Assisted ITA, Italy’s public-owned airline, in the antitrust notification (i) to the European Commission and (ii) to the other relevant competition authorities outside the EU/EEA/EFTA, as well as (iii) in the FDI filing to the Italian Prime Minister’s office, related to the sale to Lufthansa of a stake in the airline.
Assisted ENI in the antitrust notification to the European Commission (Case M.10619 - SNAM / ENI / JV related) related to the sale to Snam S.p.A. of a 49.9% stake (directly and indirectly owned) in certain companies operating two groups of international gas pipelines connecting Algeria to Italy. In particular, the perimeter of the transaction includes the onshore gas pipelines running from the Algerian and Tunisian borders to the Tunisian coast (TTPC), and the offshore gas pipelines connecting the Tunisian coast to Italy (TMPC).
Assisted Bancomat in the submission of an antitrust complaint before the Italian Competition Authority against Mastercard Europe SA (“Mastercard”) which led to an abuse of dominance investigation (Case A458). The case was closed with commitments by Mastercard aimed at addressing the competitive concerns raised by Bancomat and shared by the ICA; ICA proceedings against Bancomat related to the alleged anticompetitive effects of the proposed replacement of the remuneration system for cash withdrawals at ATMs, from the current Multilateral Interchange Fee (MIF) scheme to a Direct Access Fee (DAF) scheme (Case I849), concluded with a prohibition decision with no fine, an outcome that we are currently challenging in Court.

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