Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
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Provided by BonelliErede
BonelliErede’s IP, Privacy & IT Law department provides comprehensive assistance on all aspects of data protection, privacy and digital innovation. The team advises on dealings with data protection authorities, investigations, cross‑border data transfers, outsourcing, AI‑driven data use and compliance projects, with strong expertise in regulated sectors such as banking, insurance and healthcare. It also draws on legal, regulatory and commercial insight from across the firm to help clients manage data strategically and in full compliance with EU regulations, delivering solutions that integrate seamlessly with internal processes. Beyond compliance, the team supports clients in monetising data, structuring digital business models and negotiating technology‑driven agreements. In parallel, the firm – through its Digital Innovation Focus Team – assists with the development, protection and integration of innovative technologies, cybersecurity management, software licensing and advanced data exploitation, offering multidisciplinary support across fintech, insurtech, startups and broader digital transformation initiatives.
Provided by Chambers
BonelliErede is a well-regarded law firm with a strong track record in data protection matters. Its lawyers are well versed in assisting with privacy and cybersecurity matters, as well as offering regulatory and compliance advice. The team caters to a diverse portfolio of clients, with a particularly strong following of infrastructure, insurance and energy clients.
Provided by Chambers
BonelliErede provides an excellent service. I appreciate its speed in identifying critical issues and offering pragmatic solutions.
The team is extremely punctual and precise. It has excellent knowledge of the market so is always able to support us in complex issues.
Its lawyers have a strong knowledge of very technical matters such as data scraping, use of AI and open-source intelligence.
The law firm always provides effective and responsive service. Requests are managed carefully and precisely in the time necessary for optimal business management.
The law firm has a strong commitment to finding business-oriented solutions while always complying with regulations.
Provided by Chambers
Tommaso Faelli earns recognition for his expertise in data protection and privacy law, advising clients on regulatory decisions and representing them before the Italian Data Protection Authority. He also assists with data processing matters and data protection impact assessments.
Tommaso is able to analyse situations in a rigorously scientific way and has a strong sense of business and managerial skills that are uncommon. He is able to find new solutions to problems and innovate where the solutions of the past are outdated.
Tommaso Faelli has the intuition to identify the critical issues in complex matters and a holistic perspective.
TMT: Data Protection
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Tommaso Faelli
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