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BonelliErede’s Competition and EU law practice assists clients in all proceedings phases before the European Commission, as well as before national competition authorities of the Member States. The team handles mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, following every aspect of the substantive assessment and notification procedures for concentrations. The team regularly advises in proceedings and litigation in the field of cartels, abuses of dominant position, and state aid; furthermore, it assists on vertical relationships and on any aspects related to the distribution and sale of products and services; private antitrust enforcement; structuring and implementation of compliance programmes and coordination thereof at an international level. The team also assist companies both in proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority and appeals against the authority’s decisions, including cases involving unfair business practices and unfair contract terms.

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What the Team is Known For

One of the leading competition law firms in Italy, BonelliErede has enjoyed notable recent experience in abuse of dominance investigations before the Italian Competition Authority, particularly for clients in the technology industry. In addition to representing clients during behavioural investigations, the firm also has noteworthy expertise in appeals against decisions and subsequent damages actions. The team is also well regarded for its ability to handle merger clearance filings, and it works closely with lawyers in its Brussels office to advise on state aid mandates. The firm is also a popular choice with clients from the fashion industry.

Work Highlights

  • BonelliErede assisted Giorgio Armani with an Italian Competition Authority investigation into possible unfair competition relating to allegedly misleading claims around the ethical and social sustainability of its supply chain.

Strengths

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BonelliErede stands out for its combination of deep technical expertise, commercial pragmatism and genuine client partnership.

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BonelliErede delivers excellent quality of service that is distinguished by its reliability, expertise, attention to detail and strong customer focus.

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The firm's guidance is consistently strategic, precise and pragmatic. It has an exceptional ability to foresee how the authorities will act and to get results, even in the most challenging situations.

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The law firm coordinates activity seamlessly across disciplines and delivers clear, pragmatic solutions even under tight timelines.

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The firm's deep technical expertise, combined with its extensive experience in complex matters, underscores its ability to handle the most sophisticated issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Claudio Tesauro
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Claudio Tesauro
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Band 1

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 range of competition law matters. He has notable experience in both merger control filings and behavioural investigations, as well as representing clients in collective actions.

He is very straightforward, takes ownership of his advice and is quick and responsive.

Claudio Tesauro is a top-tier competition law expert.

Claudio Tesauro combines technical expertise with a keen ability to provide practical and strategic solutions.

Claudio is outstanding. He excels at translating complex legal issues into clear guidance that is consistent with business needs.

Claudio Tesauro has great technical knowledge and vast experience. He is very commercial, can anticipate any issues that might arise and provides appropriate solutions for any eventuality.

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Francesco Anglani
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Francesco Anglani
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Band 2

Francesco Anglani regularly acts for clients from the luxury goods sector on merger control filings and unfair competition cases, as well as assisting with competition law compliance matters. He has further experience in high-profile follow-on damages actions.

He not only solves problems but also consistently provides forward-looking, strategic insights that create real added value.

Francesco Anglani is insightful and pragmatic and always one step ahead of the authorities. His ability to anticipate enforcement trends and craft innovative strategies is unmatched.

Francesco Anglani is very helpful and very commercial. He provides timely, effective and tailored advice and is very attentive to business needs.

What truly distinguishes him is his rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision and genuine understanding of the client's priorities, which makes his advice practical and impactful.

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Massimo Merola
Massimo Merola
Expertise Based Abroad

Based in Brussels and admitted to practice in Italy, Massimo Merola has a longstanding reputation as one of the top choices for complex state aid matters before both the EC and the Italian authorities. He has further experience acting for clients on merger control and FDI filings in Italy.

He is extremely knowledgeable and technically speaking is one of the best.

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Sara Lembo
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Sara Lembo
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Band 3

A popular choice with clients from the technology sector, Sara Lembo often acts on high-profile Italian Competition Authority investigations into possible abuses of dominance. She has additional experience in representing them in appeals against fines and damages actions, as well as advising on merger control filings.

She can quickly grasp technicalities, is very quick and on the ball and very strategic in terms of her thinking.

She is always super attentive to the client's needs and proactive in proposing appropriate and viable solutions.

Sara Lembo possesses a high level of experience, and her strong skills in clarity and concreteness facilitate collaboration. She is also extremely results oriented.

Sara Lembo is very engaged, capable, proactive, quick in responding and good at evaluating different scenarios.

Sara Lembo is excellent. She is very clear in her communication and is very good to work with. She is quick to understand even the unusual aspects of a mandate.

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Claudio Tesauro
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Claudio Tesauro
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Francesco Anglani
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Francesco Anglani
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Band 2
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Sara Lembo
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Sara Lembo
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Band 3
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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
Massimo Merola
Massimo Merola
Italy, expertise based abroad in Belgium
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