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Portolano Cavallo

TMT: Data Protection

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Portolano Cavallo

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Portolano Cavallo couples an outstanding media practice with extensive expertise in IT-related matters. The media team excels in a range of areas, including IP, regulatory, licensing, advertising, contentious and contractual issues. The law firm additionally handles M&A transactions within the media sector. Data protection, launches of new services and IT contracts are also covered by its IT team. The firm's lawyers act for a broad roster of high-profile global media and technology companies, as well as major telecoms providers.

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TMT: Data Protection - Italy

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What the Team is Known For

Portolano Cavallo is noted for its extensive expertise across both IT and data protection matters. Domestic and international corporates turn to the firm for advice on digitalisation projects, IT contracts, software licensing and the implementation of new digital platforms, as well as AI questions. On the data protection side, Portolano Cavallo regularly assists with GDPR compliance mandates, data processing issues and data governance. The team also skilfully guides clients through investigations before the Italian Data Protection Authority, as well as contentious proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Portolano Cavallo's lawyers are true subject matter experts and leaders in their fields. They are knowledgeable in what they do. They are very pragmatic and very business-minded.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
  • The lawyers at Portolano Cavallo are pragmatic and capable of providing advice in complex situations.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
  • Portolano Cavallo has really excellent practitioners who are very commercial in their outlook.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Laura Liguori
    Band 2Laura Liguori

    Laura Liguori

    Laura Liguori concentrates her practice in the areas of data protection, regulations, IT contracts and GDPR compliance. She advises on both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

    • Laura Liguori is fantastic. She provides in-depth, high-quality advice in a short time and is a pleasure to work with.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

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