About

Provided by Rucellai & Raffaelli

The firm provides advice on abuse of dominance and cartels, also representing its clients in proceedings before national and European competent antitrust authorities and judicial Courts. Notification of mergers, self-assessment of agreements and practices, organization of antitrust compliance programs, trainings and audits are also covered by the firm, together with general advice on EU Law-related matters and state aids.

The firm assists clients in follow-on and standalone actions before national judges and organizes, since 1992, the Treviso Conference on antitrust between EU Law and National Law.

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Competition/European Law - Italy

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Rucellai & Raffaelli has a strong reputation in contentious competition law matters, including representing defendants in highly significant follow-on damages actions. The firm represents clients in investigations into unfair commercial practices and in subsequent appeals against fines and authority decisions. The team offers further experience in compliance matters, assisting clients with ensuring that commercial agreements are in line with competition law.

Work Highlights

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  • Rucellai & Raffaelli acted for Esselunga on proceedings before the IAA and the administrative courts arising from an alleged abuse of economic dependence, including the recovery of the fine amount following a reversal at appeal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Enrico Adriano Raffaelli
2
Enrico Adriano Raffaelli
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2
Enrico Adriano Raffaelli frequently represents clients in abuse of dominance investigations and appeals against cartel decisions. He also offers notable experience in follow-on damages actions.

Enrico Adriano Raffaelli is a master in the field.

He is very competent and approachable, despite his immense experience. He has curiosity for his work and looks for solutions to problematic situations. He really takes the client's issues to heart.

Enrico Adriano Raffaelli is an internationally recognised lawyer in this field, and he is able to predict many issues.

Enrico Adriano Raffaelli exhibits extensive technical preparation and commercial vision.

Elisa Teti
3
Elisa Teti
3
Band 3

Elisa Teti has a strong focus on contentious behavioural matters, representing clients in investigations into alleged abuses of dominance or cartels, as well as acting for them in appeals against authority decisions and in high-profile follow-on damages actions. She also assists clients with the competition law compliance of distribution agreements and other commercial agreements.

Elisa Teti is a reliable and helpful partner.

Elisa Teti is a lawyer of unparalleled preparation and competence.

Elisa Teti is brilliant; she is able to find immediate solutions and is very knowledgeable about the subject matter.

Elisa Teti treats the client as if they were one of her own. The human aspect on top of the professional approach is absolutely impeccable.

Elisa Teti knows the regulation, but also the authority's approach. It's business as much as it is legal, and she is very good at toeing that line.

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Italy

Competition/European Law

Enrico Adriano Raffaelli
2
Enrico Adriano Raffaelli
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2
Elisa Teti
3
Elisa Teti
3
Band 3

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