
Hogan Lovells International LLP assists clients on a wide range of matters for major manufacturers, fashion houses and brand owners, with particular strength in corporate and IP law. The firm is well-versed in the consumer sector, regularly advising on e-commerce, privacy, data transfer and real estate. The firm is experienced in enforcement and licensing assistance. When necessary, it is also experienced in litigation matters. Giovanni Ghirardi specialises in patent, trade mark and design matters. Leading from Rome, Andrea Atteritano focuses on arbitration matters. Maria Luce Piattelli advises on anti-counterfeit actions and customs seizures.
Testimonials
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‘The collaboration with the teams at Hogan Lovells is exceptional.’
‘Maria Luigia Franceschelli's assistance is absolutely valuable.���
Key clients
- Brand Label
- Bulgarelli Production
- Co.Ri Sacchettificio
- D’Auria Packaging
- Etro
- Furla
- Marni
- The shareholders of Trend S.r.l
- The minority shareholders of Gruppo Florence S.p.A.
- Valtenna
Work highlights
- Assisting Etro in identifying a new global IP strategy for the brand following the change of management, including product clearances, enforcement, and review of the company archive.
- Represented the minority shareholders of Gruppo Florence in relation to the sale of shares to a corporate vehicle controlled by Permira, and the reinvestment in said vehicle.
- Represented the shareholders of five Italian companies active in the luxury and fashion packaging industry in relation to the sale of the entire corporate capital of each of the relevant companies to ArcaFondi SGR and on their reinvestment of minority shareholding in Mosaiq Group S.p.A.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrea Atteritano, Giovanni Ghirardi, Luigi Mansani, Luca Picone, Marco Rota Candiani