Pavia e Ansaldo assists major, domestic and international luxury labels and retailers. The firm’s luxury goods practice is broad, advising all along the industry’s supply chain, from manufacturing to advertising to consumer protection. It is also experienced in advising clients on regulatory, licencing, employment and real estate matters as well as on issues arising in the e-commerce space. Gian Paolo Di Santo, who has expertise in IP matters for major fashion labels including trademark enforcement, heads the luxury and fashion department with Mia Rinetti, whose focus is on corporate and commercial matters within the industry. Corporate specialist, Adriano Villa , who is admitted as a foreign lawyer in Japan, assists clients looking to do business/enter the market in Japan.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The biggest advantage of P&A is that they are the specialist for Italian and Japanese law. For a company like mine that works a lot with Italian company as a distributor such a law office is really helpful.’

  • ‘Strong skill in commercial contract reviews.’

  • 'Mia Rinetti is very competent and has a very open approach as a true service to the client. In addition, a brilliant mind, out of the box thinker and a great worker. Her availability is legendary.'

Key clients

  • Alice & Olivia Inc.
  • Calvin Klein Inc.
  • Calzedonia S.p.A.
  • Christie’s
  • E. Marinella S.r.l.
  • Fast Retailing USA, Inc.
  • GGR S.r.l.
  • Herno SpA
  • IKOI S.r.l.
  • Polo Ralph Lauren
  • The Sonnabend Collection Foundation
  • Cosmei srl
  • Omnicos Group srl
  • REGI Laboratories srl
  • YNH Srl
  • Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo
  • Giammetti

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gian Paolo Di Santo, Mia Rinetti

Other key lawyers

Adriano Villa