‘Composed of competent professionals’, Osborne Clarke is experienced in advising clients in investigations and resultant litigation, including appeals and damages claims. The firm is also well-versed in antitrust compliance programmes, merger controls and FDI issues. Leading the practice from Rome, Enrico Fabrizi is an expert on cartel investigations and abuse of dominance. Valeria Veneziano is notable within the team for her experience in compliance programmes and merger control.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Enrico Fabrizi and his team are really sophisticated lawyers. They are top quality in everything they do.’

  • ‘Enrico Fabrizio always finds good and sometimes amazing solutions with respect to all the matters he deals with.’

  • ‘They are efficient and transparent in managing practices.'

  • 'Precise, punctual and competent.'

  • 'The law firm is composed of competent professionals who make an important contribution based on their expertise. ’

  • ‘The antitrust team at Osborne Clarke is truly exceptional, among the best in Italy. They combine attention to detail with the ability to keep a wide perspective.’

  • ‘Enrico Fabrizi and Valeria Veneziano stand out for their skills and are a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The overall service is excellent. The team has a very good understanding of our business and our business needs.'

Key clients

  • APA
  • Arad Ltd.
  • Autotorino S.p.A.
  • Bormioli Luigi S.p.A.
  • CNS
  • Credem
  • FAAC S.p.A.
  • Grendi Trasporti Marittimi S.p.A.
  • Nuovo Imaie
  • Ovdamatic S.p.A.
  • Reale Group
  • WaterTech S.p.A.
  • Procter & Gamble Italia S.p.A.
  • Pometon S.p.A.
  • Re-Forme S.r.l.
  • Samsonite S.p.A.
  • Tenaris Dalmine S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Bormioli Luigi S.p.A. in a cartel investigation by the Italian Antitrust Authority concerning the wine bottle sector.
  • Represented WaterTech S.p.A. and Arad Ltd in a cartel investigation and subsequent appeals, reducing fines significantly.
  • Represented Credito Emiliano S.p.A. in proceedings against Bancomat S.p.A., challenging an anti-competitive ATM remuneration model.

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.
Valeria Veneziano
Osborne Clarke
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Enrico Fabrizi

Other key lawyers

Valeria Veneziano, Angelo Molinaro