Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie boasts a first-rate practice in the TMT space, advising clients on burgeoning areas of the tech field, such as AI and fintech. The firm is well-versed in cyber security and privacy issues. It also regularly advises on IP, competition and digital advertising matters. The team is led by Milan-based Francesca Gaudino, an expert on data protection and tech matters regarding cutting-edge products. Raffaele Giarda provides corporate and M&A assistance from Rome. In Milan, Lorenzo De Martinis specialises in tech and trade secrets litigation, whilst Paolo Galli covers issues surrounding advertising, competition and copyright.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Proactive in informing about changes in the law.’
  • ‘Availability, relationship, trust and knowledge are key skills found in Francesca Gaudino.’

Key clients

  • Sky Italia
  • Iridium
  • LGE
  • Nexi Payments
  • Rai – Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A.
  • A+E Television Networks

Work highlights

  • Advising Sky Italia on a wide spectrum of legal matters, such as IP, media, advertising, and some crucial litigations involving various copyright issues.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesca Gaudino

Other key lawyers

Raffaele Giarda, Lorenzo De Martinis