BonelliErede's clients read as a roll call of pre-eminent, global, fashion design houses and its '360 coverage of the legal service industry is unmatched’. The group is led by Francesco Anglani, who is especially adept in all areas of anti-trust, often acting in cases with the Italian Competition Authority and the European Commission. He also regularly assists clients with disputes involving distribution systems or negotiations with franchises and distributors. Brand protection (including anti-counterfeiting) is another key specialism in this sector which is provided by IP expert Giovanni Guglielmetti . The corporate and acquisitions side is covered by Nicola Marchioro whose expertise includes advising on strategic partnerships or joint ventures - he is also the country partner for the United States. Marco Maniscalco provides the employment advice, particularly Italian and cross-border business and employee transfers.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘BonelliErede is the most important Italian firm. Their 360 coverage of the legal service industry is unmatched.’
‘Franesco Anglani is a leading individual in the luxury goods industry (with emphasis on antitrust).’
‘BonelliErede is top tier firm in many practices and traditionally corporate and M&A.'
'Amongst its multi-practice Focus Teams BonelliErede features one dedicated to the luxury sector that is very highly qualified.'
'The team counts on M&A, corporate, IP, antitrust, litigation, tax, administrative and criminal high-profile lawyers and thanks to the cross-practice cooperation it can assist clients from a 360 perspective.’
Key clients
- TOD’S S.p.A.
- EssilorLuxottica S.p.A.
- Herno S.p.A.
- Liu Jo S.p.A.
- Loro Piana S.p.A.
- LVMH
- Max Mara S.r.l
- Moncler S.p.A.
- Prada S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisting several luxury companies to ensure an efficient management of their distribution systems in full compliance with the specific conditions and limitations imposed by antitrust law.
- Assisting EssilorLuxottica S.p.A., Loro Piana S.p.A., Max Mara S.r.l. and Prada S.p.A. in reviewing franchising agreements entered into by the companies to grant compliance with the recent practice of the Italian Competition Authority on the abuse of economic dependence.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Anglani