Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 4
Contact number
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Clifford Chance is particularly active in merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings, often acting for clients from the private equity sector. In addition, the team acts on investigations into allegations of unfair commercial practices, including abuse of a dominant position. The law firm also offers experience in state aid matters and appeals against fines imposed by competition authorities.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance assisted Permira with the competition law aspects of its acquisition of a stake in Gruppo Florence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very well prepared and acts quickly."
"The team has high commercial awareness."
"The team is very well prepared and acts quickly."
"The team has high commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Luciano Di Via covers a broad range of competition matters, from merger clearance and FDI filings to investigations into anti-competitive behaviour and appeals against ICA decisions. In addition, he assists clients with state aid issues.
"He was really great and responsive."