Guaranteeing ‘multidisciplinary expertise and competence’, WST specialises in antitrust and competition law matters. The firm provides comprehensive support on merger control and FDI filings. It is also well-versed in the energy, insurance, logistics, gambling and fashion industries. The ’brilliant and excellent’ Patrick Marco Ferrari is the team’s head, advising on cooperation agreements, abuse of dominance, State aid and antitrust damages.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very close to the needs of the company and of the legal department.’
‘Very skilled with full knowledge of the legislative background.’
‘What truly sets them apart from their competitors is their unmatched level of technical expertise and precision. Their deep knowledge of the intricacies of competition law is evident in every aspect of their work, from the detailed analysis to the tailored interpretation of regulations specific to our sector.'
‘Patrick Marco Ferrari is extremely reliable and ready to reply to questions.’
‘The WST studio guarantees multidisciplinary expertise and competence. The lawyers who supported my company demonstrated sensitivity and interest in the problems brought to their attention.'
‘Patrick Marco Ferrari is a brilliant and excellent consultant.’
‘The antitrust Team of WST is composed of lawyers with excellent legal knowledge and also a strong economic background. They have material experience with respect to both judicial and non-judicial matters.’
‘Its people are highly qualified in the field, professional and available.’
Work highlights
- Representing refrigeration compressor design and manufacturer Italia Wanbao-ACC S.r.l. in a merger control appeal filed before the General Court of the European Union against a waiver decision adopted by the European Commission.
- Representing a global communications company in EUR 10 million proceedings for unfair commercial practices before the Italian Competition Authority.
- Representing a business services company in the context of a class action for unfair commercial practices filed by a class of consumers before the Tribunal of Rome.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Marco Ferrari