Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a popular choice with clients from the energy, transportation and TMT sectors. The law firm frequently acts on investigations into possible cartels or abuses of dominant positions, and is also well regarded for representing clients in standout follow-on damages actions. The team has further experience in merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represented Volvo in follow-on damages actions based on the European Commission's decision in its trucks cartel investigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very attentive."
"The team's extreme competence stands out."
"The team have deep knowledge combined with a practical sense."
"The lawyers are very flexible and gave us good advice."
"The team is very attentive."
"The team's extreme competence stands out."
"The team have deep knowledge combined with a practical sense."
"The lawyers are very flexible and gave us good advice."
Notable Practitioners
Gian Luca Zampa is particularly active in behavioural matters, representing clients in investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour, as well as in appeals against fines and significant follow-on damages actions. He has further experience in merger control and foreign direct investment mandates.
"He is one of the leaders in this area."
"He has really strong experience."
Ermelinda Spinelli advises clients on merger clearance and FDI notifications. She also assists clients with behavioural investigations and high-profile follow-on damages actions.
"She has practical sense coupled with deep knowledge of her area of expertise and market."
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