Legance - Avvocati Associati’s team assists in mergers before the EU Commission and the Italian Competition Authority, before which it also routinely handles investigations in relation to cartels and abuse of dominance. Unfair commercial practices are also at the forefront of the practice, which is sought out by clients from the financial, energy, retail, telecoms, transport and pharmaceutical sectors. Head of the team Vito Auricchio’s broad practice spans antitrust and regulatory matters, mergers, abuses and cartels; areas in which Guendalina Catti De Gasperi is also particularly active. The team has been strengthened by the arrival, in November 2023, of antitrust and competition law expert Pietro Merlino, now partner in the firm’s EU, antitrust and regulation department.
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Testimonials
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- 'Legance is one of the great firms for antitrust/merger control in Italy. Outstanding level and high capability to deal with complex cases.'
- 'Vito Auricchio is the partner in charge of the practice and offers a really top level standard of services.'
- 'The team led by Vito Auricchio always delivers top quality outputs. Particularly appreciated is the business-oriented approach, which is not necessarily common amongst comparable law firms. They are able to ensure a cost-efficient assistance, which is very appreciated.'
- 'Vito Auricchio is an outstanding professional. He is able to combine a profound knowledge of competition law with a strong economic background, which makes his support particularly valuable when dealing for example with complex mergers.'
- 'Worth-mentioning is Guendalina Catti de Gasperi, who is very talented and always available in case of need.'
- 'The strengths of the team are certainly helpfulness, the ability to go in-depth, and of knowing how to put oneself in the client's shoes, and the proactivity in finding sometimes even new or alternative solutions.'
- 'The team maintains excellent relationships with the Competition Authorities and is respected by competing law firms, being recognised as a team of high standing and great fairness and seriousness.'
- 'I had the pleasure of working with Vito Auricchio and Guendalina Catti De Gasperi. Both are professionals of high standing, with a strong specialisation in their areas. They are champions in meeting the client's needs.'
Key clients
- Nexi
- ASPI
- Iliad
- Penny Market (Rewe Group)
- Exxon Mobil
- Campari
- Golden Goose
- Parmalat/Lactalis
- Volvo Trucks
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Guendalina Catti De Gasperi
Legance - Avvocati AssociatiNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Pietro Merlino
Legance - Avvocati AssociatiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vito Auricchio