Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati, TMT: Media & Telecommunications

About

Provided by Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati

Our firm specialises in assisting companies in the media and entertainment industry, with a focus on network platforms and intermediaries. Our clients include international players in the production and dissemination of audiovisual and musical works and information society intermediaries, which we assist in the following areas:

drafting and negotiation of contracts for the production and exploitation of content (acquisition, distribution, co-production, licensing, dubbing, writing and merchandising contracts);
advising on the structure of international audiovisual co-production relationships and on audiovisual tax credit issues;
assistance in assessing compliance with third party rights in relation to publishing and audiovisual projects;
assistance in compliance with audiovisual media services and publishing regulations;
assisting in the negotiation of contracts with copyright and related rights collecting societies;
assistance in compliance with regulations on e-commerce, consumer protection and privacy, advertising, gaming and promotional activities on telecommunications networks;
assistance to intermediaries in complying with DSA rules;
extraordinary M&A transactions and those related to the transfer of business units or shareholdings with specific reference to the business, due diligence and regulatory aspects of the media and intermediary sector.

Chambers Review

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TMT: Media - Italy

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati is a boutique that combines strong IT and media expertise. It regularly assists clients with transactional, contractual, regulatory and contentious mandates, and also handles data protection matters. The law firm additionally handles the full spectrum of media issues, acting for key clients in the fields of television, film, publishing and advertising. Its lawyers often handle IP matters in this space, including copyrights and trade marks. It also acts for a number of financial services companies.

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Work Highlights

Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati advised The Walt Disney Company and Disney + on preliminary injunction proceedings concerning the use of the town name 'Avetrana' on the title of the TV series 'Avetrana – Qui non è Hollywood'.

Strengths

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The team’s strategic guidance and responsiveness make it a trusted partner in every stage of our content development and production process.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati is very well prepared and knowledgeable and can respond quickly to client requests and developments in contentious matters. It is always available and has strong technical knowledge.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

The quality of the service provided by Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati is very high. The team knows the legal aspects, as well as the business ones, very well and its advice is very punctual and practical.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

I appreciate the type of service that the law firm provides and the fact that its practice is primarily focused on TMT. We appreciate its knowledge of this sector.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

Its lawyers do a great job, seamlessly. They are clear and communicative; their English is flawless and so is their service.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

The team’s strategic guidance and responsiveness make it a trusted partner in every stage of our content development and production process.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

I appreciate the type of service that the law firm provides and the fact that its practice is primarily focused on TMT. We appreciate its knowledge of this sector.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

Its lawyers do a great job, seamlessly. They are clear and communicative; their English is flawless and so is their service.

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Fabrizio Sanna

Band 1

Fabrizio Sanna stands out for his extensive work for renowned media companies. He advises on data protection and contractual matters, as well as licensing and production agreements.

He is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience and expertise in the Italian audiovisual industry. He demonstrates a remarkable ability to understand our needs and anticipate issues.

Fabrizio Sanna is very on top of things, knows the subject matter and the company very well and is always highly available.

His proficiency in the field allows him to deliver timely and effective legal advice, ensuring the highest standards of service. His excellent communication skills enable him to explain complex legal matters clearly and accessibly.

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Matteo Orsingher

Band 2

Matteo Orsingher has an impressive pedigree in assisting media clients with IP, regulatory and contractual mandates. He is additionally involved in litigation proceedings.

I always trust Matteo Orsingher's counsel. His experience and expertise are super high.

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Carlo Edoardo Cazzato

Band 3

Carlo Edoardo Cazzato is a highly regarded figure in the telecoms market. He is well placed to act on a variety of contentious and advisory matters, including administrative proceedings, advertising cases and regulatory mandates.

Carlo Edoardo Cazzato is always available and practical and also has great relationship abilities. He has great depth of technical, legal and telecoms-sector knowledge.

He is very prepared and provides strategic advice on complex matters.

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