Osborne Clarke advises clients from across the retail sector, be they major multinationals or recognisable domestic companies. The firm has a particular strength in regulatory matters affecting the industry, advising many clients on compliance matters. It is also attentive to its clients’ growing need for ESG advice. Angelo Molinaro is a senior associate heading the retail and consumer law team - he has broad experience advising on misleading advertising, unfair commercial practices and competition law in the sector.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is made up of extremely highly trained professionals who all stand out for their remarkable ability to manage complex legal aspects, timely, proactively and with a problem-solving approach.'

  • 'We particularly appreciate the wide sphere of specialization and the possibility to give support in all areas of interest for the client.'

  • 'Very few firms can provide their mix of skills and knowledge of business.’

  • ‘Angelo Molinaro is an excellent lawyer who has an enviable specialist knowledge in competition and consumer/unfair commercial practices law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the retail sector.’

Key clients

  • Autotorino S.p.A
  • Binda Italia S.r.l.
  • Cisalpina Tours S.p.A.
  • Bluvacanze S.p.A.
  • Going S.r.l.
  • Coccinelle S.p.A.
  • Diageo Plc
  • Giordano Vini
  • Mandarina Duck S.p.A.
  • Re-Forme S.r.l.
  • Samsonite S.p.A.
  • Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
  • The GB Foods, S.A.
  • The Company S.r.l.
  • Wyler Vetta S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising Sony Music Group, supporting it on retail and consumer law issues in Italy and beyond.
  • Advising luxury watchmaker Wyler Vetta, recently advising on a project to sell products through carefully selected outlets and an agency network allowing it to expand its sales reach.
  • Providing comprehensive legal support to successful Italian beauty products retailer Re-Forme, covering corporate matters, trademark enforcement, contract negotiation, and consumer law.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Angelo Molinaro