Linklaters Studio Legale Associato represents clients before the Italian Competition Authority in matters involving alleged breaches of Article 101 TFEU, as well as before the European Commission in merger control and foreign subsidies filings. Lucio D’Amario leads the team, advising on foreign direct investment notifications, appearances before the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers, as well as in investigations concerning alleged unfair commercial practices.
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Testimonials
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- Lucio D'Amario is very professional.
- ‘The team assisted us with a welcomed interdisciplinary approach concerning both regulatory and EU competition aspects in relation to a quite complex and heavily regulated sector.’
- ‘We would like to mention Lucio D'Amario, partner, for his flexible approach, availability and professionalism.’
Key clients
- Saras S.p.A.
- Europa Investimenti S.p.A.
- Vodafone Europe B.V.
- Verallia S.p.A.
- Eurizon Capital Real Asset S.G.R. S.p.A.
- SD Worx People Solutions N.V.
- Novo Holdings AS
- Allianz Direct Versicherungs-AG
Work highlights
Assisted Saras in the investigation by the ICA concerning an alleged arrangement restricting competition in breach of Article 101 TFEU in relation to the value of the bio-component of motor fuel in Italy.
Assisted Vodafone Europe in the appeal brought by Iliad Italia before the TAR Lazio, against the ICA’s decision concerning the recent acquisition of the entire share capital.
Assisted Sagitta SGR and its sole shareholder Europa Investimenti in the filing to the European Commission under both merger control and foreign subsidies regulations.
Practice head
Lucio D’Amario