A&O Shearman's antitrust practice is led by Emilio De Giorgi, noted for his expertise in investigations before the Italian Antitrust Authority and the EC. The team routinely advises clients in litigation proceedings on cartels, abuse of dominance position, and unfair commercial practices, while also providing advisory assistance on other antitrust regulatory matters. Merger control specialist Arianna Fletcher and litigation and arbitration expert Marco Lupoli are other key names.
Testimonials
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'Emilio De Giorgi is very knowledgeable, and has a great understanding of the dynamics of the antitrust litigation, which allows him to come out with winning solutions. He is supported by the associate Marco Lupoli, who is very experienced and with a good hands-on approach.'
‘The quality of their practice, as well as their knowledge of our industry are excellent, ensuring that all aspects of the transaction are fully reviewed, and no stones are left unturned.’
Key clients
- CTS Eventim
- DS Smith
Work highlights
- Advised the German company CTS Eventim, TicketOne S.p.A.’s parent company, on the successful appeal of the decision adopted by the Italian Antitrust Authority (IAA) for an alleged abuse of dominant position.
- Assisted Malacalza Investimenti in their appeal to the ECB Decision No. LS/LdG/19/185 of 12 June 2019 by which the ECB rejected Malacalza Investimenti’s confirmatory application submitted to access to the decision of 2 January 2019 by which the ECB appointed Carige’s temporary administrators and a number of related documents before the GCEU (Case T-552/19).