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Osborne Clarke

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Osborne Clarke advises a range of Italian businesses and also some notable international corporations in the retail sector. The firm offers a range of corporate and commercial services including handling transactions such as M&A, advising on employment issues or representing clients in litigation proceedings. The practice has particular expertise in advising on compliance in the retail industry, such as adhering to advertising regulations. Angelo Molinaro heads the group and acts for clients before the European Commission and the Italian Antitrust Authority, as well as administrative and civil courts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Marialaura Boni has been exceptionally focused on the assignment, strongly client-centric, very professionally updated, with a flexible approach but goal-oriented’

  • ‘The great team's willingness and flexibility combined with a very broad knowledge and experience of specific industry issues make this team an important ally in defining commercial strategy. I know several lawyers in this team and I appreciated along the years their pro-activity in identifying, even in advance, issues of interest. Their support was strategic also in the non-critical situation when they delivered dedicated case studies or guidelines on certain issues.’

  • ‘Versatility, wide experience and pro-activity make Avv. Angelo Molinaro a great support for his clients to understand the criticality of the business and prevent risks. His high professional and human values, oriented towards problem-solving, definition of legal support strategies and suggestion of practical solutions to reduce/exclude risk for clients contribute to making Avv. Molinaro a precious consultant.’

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.
  • Coop Italia (Consorzio Nazionale delle Cooperative di consumatori)
  • Diageo Plc
  • Giordano Vini
  • Klépierre Management S.r.l.
  • Mandarina Duck S.p.A.
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Re-Forme S.r.l.
  • Samsonite S.p.A.
  • Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
  • The GB Foods, S.A.
  • Wyler Vetta S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Permanent outside advisor to Procter & Gamble in Italy on a wide range of matters.
  • Permanent legal counsel to Coop, advising on a diverse range of issues.
  • Provide day-to-day employment law advice to Coccinelle S.p.A. and Mandarina Duck S.p.A., two portfolio companies of E-Land Group.

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.
Angelo Molinaro
Osborne Clarke

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Angelo Molinaro

Other key lawyers

Federico Ferrara, Marialaura Boni