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Francesco Maria Salerno

Francesco Maria Salerno

Europe 2026

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Gianni & Origoni
 Gianni & Origoni

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Competition/European Law: State Aid

Belgium

4 years ranked

Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad

Italy

3 years ranked

About

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Francesco Maria Salerno is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Brussels office.

Francesco Maria has extensive experience in EU law, having acted in several matters before the EU Commission and the courts in Luxembourg. Besides representing companies in antitrust matters, Francesco Maria assists on cases arising from state measures such as aids, regulation in sectors covered by EU harmonization rules (such as digital, energy, transports, postal services, banking and finance), as well as other state measures -impacting the freedoms guaranteed by the internal European market.

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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad - Italy

Italy, expertise based abroad in Belgium
Individual Editorial

Francesco Maria Salerno is admitted to practice in both Italy and Brussels and is the managing partner of Gianni & Origoni's Brussels office. He exhibits a notable focus on complex state aid matters. He also assists clients with merger control notifications before the ICA and follow-on damages actions in Italy.

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Competition/European Law: State Aid - Belgium

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Francesco Maria Salerno is admitted to practice in both Italy and Brussels and is the managing partner of Gianni & Origoni's Brussels office. He exhibits a focus on complex state aid matters. He is particularly active advising Italian clients, providing advice on state aid notifications.

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Strengths

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  • Francesco Maria Salerno always offers a high-quality service from a technical standpoint, even with regard to complex matters, with an excellent pragmatic vision and commercial awareness.

    Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based AbroadChambers European Guide

  • Francesco Maria Salerno is a high level professional who is always available to understand the client's needs and offer support in an efficient way, ensuring high-quality output.

    Competition/European Law: State AidChambers European Guide

  • Francesco Maria Salerno is really great. He is very high level, committed in respecting deadlines and proactive.

    Competition/European Law: State AidChambers European Guide

  • Francesco Maria Salerno is a true asset in devising and implementing our antitrust strategy.

    Competition/European Law: State AidChambers European Guide

  • He demonstrates a remarkable ability to listen, understand our needs and translate them into concrete and easily understandable solutions.

    Competition/European Law: State AidChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Gianni & Origoni (67)

Belgium

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    Francesco Maria Salerno

    Competition/European Law: State Aid

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Italy

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