Competition/European Law

Claudio Tesauro remains one of the leading lawyers in the Italian competition law market, often acting for high-profile clients from the technology and consumer goods industries. His highly regarded practice covers a broad scope of competition law matters. He has notable experience in both merger control filings and behavioural investigations, as well as representing clients in challenges to authority decisions.

"He is by far the best antitrust adviser, respected by both authorities and clients."

"He is a brilliant, proactive and very skilled lawyer."

"He has an exceptional knowledge of the subject."

"We appreciate his ability to present complexity in simple words and ability to talk to every level of the company."

"His extensive knowledge of the law, coupled with his ability to apply it effectively and strategically, makes him a benchmark in the legal sector."

Based in the firm's Brussels office, Massimo Merola has a long-standing reputation as one of the top choices for complex state aid matters. He acts for beneficiary companies or their representative bodies on EC state aid investigations, on EGC appeals or on their role in the notification of new state aid measures. Merola is also central to the firm's wider EU competition practice, assisting clients with merger clearance notifications. He is admitted to practice in Italy and often advises Italian clients on state aid matters before the Italian authorities.

"He is a role model overall because he is an extremely accomplished lawyer and a fantastic person to work with."

"Massimo Merola is an institution. He has a wealth of knowledge."

"Massimo Merola is a real authority on state aid and his opinion is very respected."

"He is an excellent lawyer with a great vision of the client's business and imaginative responses to the issues raised."

"He is one of the best in state aid."

Francesco Anglani has a broad competition law practice. He frequently represents clients in ICA investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as representing them in subsequent appeals or damages actions. He offers additional expertise in merger control filings and in the competition law compliance aspects of distribution agreements.

"He has strong experience in the management of the AGCM's proceedings and as much expertise in matters falling within the scope of the Authority."

"I found him to be a really serious and highly competent lawyer."

"He has a great deal of experience in cases before the AGCM, which allows him to be able to guide the client and counterparties in order to always achieve the best goal."

Sara Lembo frequently represents clients in Italian Competition Authority investigations into possible abuses of dominance. She has additional experience in disputes concerning the exact nature of a single economic entity.

"She is very proactive, responsive, super-skilled and always up to date."

"She is absolutely a trusted adviser."

"Sara is always reliable and present, and is very sophisticated in her analysis."

"We are very happy working with Sara Lembo."