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Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie

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Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is highly experienced in assisting clients with investigations, from representing clients before competent authorities to appealing their decisions and advising on follow-on actions. The firm appears before administrative courts, the ICA and the European Commission for national and international companies. Andrea Cicala, an advisor on cartels, abuse of dominant position and other anticompetitive practices, is the head of practice at the firm. Antitrust expert Gaetano Iorio Fiorelli and administrative law expert Francesco Goisis are experienced litigators. Mirko Maggioni advises on both competition and consumer protection issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong team of capable lawyers, clearly very able and extremely responsive when required. Also, displays close relationship with key regulators.’

  • ‘Andrea Cicala is a veteran of Italian antitrust law. Great industry knowledge - asks sensible questions and quickly identifies the key issues.'

  • 'Mirko Maggioni is great at dealing with international clients - able to demystify local law and cultural issues, and provide clear and pragmatic advice.’

Key clients

  • TikTok Technology Limited S.r.l.
  • IMG Worldwide LLC
  • Gi Group Holding S.p.A.
  • Vandemoortele NV
  • Grundfos Holding A/S
  • Cassina S.p.A
  • Octo Group S.p.A.
  • Benetton Group
  • Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group
  • Air Liquide Italia
  • Luisa Spagnoli S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised TikTok in the investigation launched by the ICA as to the operation of the moderation and recommendation systems of the platform.
  • Assisted IMG in antitrust private litigation before the Civil Court of Milan.
  • Advised and assisted Gi Group in merger control filings clearance in the EU, Serbia and Switzerland for the acquisition of Kelly Services Management Sàrl.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Cicala

Other key lawyers

Giacinto Zampetti, Francesco Goisis, Mirko Maggioni