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Clifford Chance LLP

Competition/European Law

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Competition/European Law - Italy

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is particularly active in merger clearance filings, often acting for clients from the private equity sector. In addition, the team acts on investigations into allegations of unfair commercial practices, including possible cartels. The firm also offers experience in appeals against fines imposed by competition authorities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance assisted Epta Group with the merger control filing for its proposed combination with the Hauser Group.

Strengths

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  • The team stands out for its collaboration, responsiveness and precision at the highest level, especially under pressure.

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  • Clifford Chance is able to provide calm judgments while making every effort to consider the clients' interests.

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  • Clifford Chance knows the practice area in depth and is very client oriented. The team knows Italian and EU law and it is results driven and good at handling complex matters.

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  • Clifford Chance is very experienced, very practical, commercial and pragmatic.

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  • Clifford Chance provides clear, concise advice and knows how authorities operate at the local and international level. It understands risk and how that may impact operations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Luciano Di Via
    Luciano Di Via

    Luciano Di Via

    Luciano Di Via covers a broad range of competition matters, from merger clearance filings to investigations into allegations against anti-competitive behaviour and appeals against ICA decisions.

    • Luciano Di Via is the perfect business partner to manage complex, extremely sensitive situations from a political and institutional perspective.

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    • He provides very good support and responsiveness. He has a strong grasp of complex antitrust matters and clear commercial awareness.

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    • Luciano Di Via has great in-depth knowledge, and he knows how the Italian competition authority works. He understands their procedures, and knows who to talk to and when. He presents well.

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    • Luciano Di Via is an extraordinary lawyer. He's particularly skilled at handling the most complex and complicated matters.

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    • Luciano Di Via is very tuned in to client needs. He has inside knowledge of competition authority mechanics and dynamics.

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