Lorenzo Picciano
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi LudoviciA deep roster of clients from the telecommunications, fashion, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and transportation sectors regularly turns to Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici for assistance on antitrust matters including concentrations, cartels, and abuses of dominant position. The team routinely appears in civil antitrust litigation at both the Italian and EU level, providing state aid awards assistance, antitrust audits, and compliance programmes. Here is practice head Stefano Grassani particularly active, while Filippo Arena is also recommended for prominently representing the Italian State before the Court of Justice of the European Union in requests for preliminary rulings and infringement procedures. Other key contacts include Andrea Torazzi and Lorenzo Picciano, whose practice spans filing of merger notifications, assistance on EU state aid cases, and abuses of dominance to cartel cases.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm provides top quality assistance in antitrust – merger, cartels, abuse of dominance, both in private and public enforcement - and all aspects of EU Law.'
'The team’s work is characterised by the great attention put to each individual case. Their strength lies in the concreteness of the solutions proposed to clients in complex situations, i.e. the ability to offer solutions tailored to the client’s specific needs.’
‘Lorenzo Picciano is a standout individual who combines high technical skills, both in antitrust and EU law, with business orientation, ease of relationship, strong willingness, and a high level of dedication to his clients. I would highly recommend him.’
'The expertise in the retail field and their business approach is what makes the difference.'
'The responsiveness and the flexibility of the antitrust team is outstanding.'
Key clients
- S.E.A. - Società per Azioni Esercizi Aeroportuali
- Jacob Cohen S.p.A.
- Alpitour S.p.A.
- Sogaer- Società di gestione aeroporto di Cagliari
- Neuberger Berman LLC
- Banco Popolare BPM
- Telecom Italia/TIM S.p.A.
- Banca Mediolanum S.p.A.
- Yoox/Net-à-porter
- Grandi Navi Veloci S.p.A.
- Invitalia S.p.A.
- Edizione S.p.A.
- Snam S.p.A. e
- StellaGroup S.A.S.
- Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
- Nexi S.p.A.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Stefano Grassani
Gatti Pavesi Bianchi LudoviciPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Filippo Arena, Stefano Grassani