Tech giants and high-profile media entities routinely seek Osborne Clarke’s advice on data collection, consumer law, marketing compliance, as well as copyright issues, where practice head and data protection and internet law specialist Gianluigi Marino stands out for his ‘in-depth knowledge’. Particularly experienced in the music industry and well versed in advertising issues, Federico M Ferrara is another key name, while Antonio Racano notably focuses on the implementation of compliance programmes around data protection and privacy.
Testimonials
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‘The team is composed of very skilled lawyers working with a holistic approach. They have a comprehensive knowledge of the TMT laws sector, and are able to anticipate problems and issues to be addressed, supporting the client in any necessary activities as a "business partner" rather than a simple external consultant.’
‘Gianluigi Marino is an exceptionally skilled and collaborative professional who stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the applicable regulations in the TMT industry. The approach of the team, including Antonio Racano, is always aimed at meeting clients' needs, providing an effective and timely advice. ’
‘Their young team is very strong and technology oriented. They are always up to date with any technology issue, in particular all regulatory requirements related to platforms. We trust them.’
‘Antonio Racano represents a point of reference. He is highly skilled on digital law and media law. I know I can trust him and we have developed a valuable professional relationship that I expect to grow more and more. He is a reliable lawyer and I think he his on the good path to become one of the best professionals within the TMT sector.’
‘Firm with young, internationally oriented and knowledgeable professionals. Excellent quality of work, punctuality and communication.’
‘Gianluigi Marino is the reference partner for the activities commissioned to the firm. He is an extremely well-prepared professional, always abreast of regulatory and technological innovations, helpful and punctual.’
'Osborne Clarke's TMT team provides us with day-to-day support in all matters. The team has demonstrated a great ability to deal with any issue, whether it be litigation or drafting agreements. The team is very responsive, and its fees are in line with the market, with a focus on client needs and loyalty.'
Key clients
- APA – Associazione Produttori Audiovisivi
- Avanti Broadband Limited
- ByteDance (UK)
- Costim S.r.l. (Chorus Life S.p.A.)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
- Dplay Entertainment Ltd.
- Havas Milan S.r.l.
- Mail Boxes Etc.
- Nuovo Imaie
- NTT DATA Italia S.p.A.
- PDU Music & Productions S.A.
- Re-forme S.r.l.
- Satispay S.p.A.
- Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
- Treatwell Group
- Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V.
Work highlights
- Supported Costim, the key contractor of the urban transformation project Chorus Life, with diverse legal aspects including data protection and intellectual property.
- Advised Re-Forme, a cosmetics and media company, on a wide array of IP and TMT matters including negotiations, e-commerce strategy, trademark registration and protection.
- Represented music industry giant Sony in a copyright suit against music rights holder Edizioni Musicali Acqua Azzurra and three other defendants for damages.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gianluigi Marino