EU and competition law

Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria

Demonstrating ‘exceptional capabilities in addressing complex issues’, Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria is well-versed in issues surrounding State aid. The firm is also adept at supporting clients through investigations and unfair commercial practices. The team is overseen by Edoardo Gambaro, who is highly experienced in State aid litigation. Pietro Missanelli advises clients on horizontal and vertical agreements, abuse of dominant positions and export controls.

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Testimonials

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‘Quality.’
‘The legal team has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in addressing complex issues. Their extensive knowledge of EU law, particularly competition law, has been a significant asset.’
‘The team is familiar with the client's business sector and products and provides useful opinions and recommendations for handling antitrust issues in compliance with laws and practices, supporting the client's business.’
‘Edoardo Gambaro and Pietro Missanelli are always promptly available and highly competent.’
‘The antitrust team lead by Edoardo Gambaro is technically extremely prepared, responsive and constructive.’
‘Edoardo Gambaro is always open to better understanding the clients' needs without losing the high level of competence needed to analyze complex cases.’

Key clients

Federalberghi
Scuola Elementare Maria Montessori
Nextalia
Gruppo Iper
Progetto Grano S.p.A.
Several Private Parties
Delcomar
Napoleon Abrasives S.p.A.

Work highlights

Assisted Federalberghi, the association of Italian hotels, in several EU and competition law-related matters, including a referral for a preliminary ruling before the EU Court of Justice concerning the applicability to Airbnb of a tax statute on short rents adopted by the Italian State.
Successfully represented the appellants before the European Court of Justice in a State aid case relating to the tax exemption on the municipal tax on real property granted by Italy to non-commercial bodies.
Assisted Progetto Grano S.p.A. in raising specific European law issues in proceedings pending before the Court of Cassation over the interests that should be paid on export refunds for agricultural products that have never been disbursed by the competent public administration.