With particular specialism in the infrastructure and energy sectors, Grimaldi Alliance supports clients across the competition space, advising on merger clearance procedures and abuse of dominance investigations. The firm is experienced in advising European institutions and private clients from across Europe. The team is led by cartels and State aid expert Francesco Sciaudone, who splits his time between Milan, Rome and Brussels. Daniela Fioretti is an expert on antitrust issues and maintains significant experience in the energy sector.

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  • ‘Professional and competent.'

Key clients

  • European Commission
  • Hera
  • Iren
  • Unipol
  • Avio
  • Cassa depositi e prestiti
  • Enel
  • Poste Italiane
  • Acquedotto Pugliese
  • Zafferano
  • Danieli
  • Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione
  • Nestlè
  • Granarolo

Work highlights

  • Assisted Iren and its affiliates in proceedings by the Italian Antitrust Authority for possible abuse of a dominant position in the district heating market.
  • Assisted Enel before the Civil Court in Open Fiber's action against Telecom Italia for damages from TIM's abuse of its dominant position in the wholesale and retail markets for broadband and ultra-broadband fixed network services.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesco Sciaudone

Other key lawyers

Daniela Fioretti, Andrea Neri