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Elisabetta Righini

Elisabetta Righini

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ELISABETTA “Betta” RIGHINI advises leading multinationals, including large technology companies, on European law with a focus on regulation and litigation in the rapidly evolving EU landscape. Elisabetta draws on more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years in high-level positions at the European Commission, and her creative approach helps clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks in Europe.

Being particularly focused on technology she regularly advises digital platforms and media services on developments in the EU Digital Single Market — including in connection with the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, and AI Act — and represents technology clients before EU institutions and courts in relation to compliance or investigations. Elisabetta also guides companies, industry associations, and public authorities on State aid and FSR compliance, including in filings, complaints and investigations at the European Commission, and litigation before the European courts.

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Competition/European Law: State Aid - Belgium

Band 2
Band 2

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Elisabetta Righini is known for having experience in state aid matters as both a private practitioner and from her previous role at the Commission. She has notably acted for complainants to the EC and EGC alleging unlawful aid and is adept at advising clients on the implementation of the EU Regulation on Foreign Subsidies. She joined Sidley Austin in early 2025.

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  • Overall she is very easy to work with. She is not only very insightful in terms of her work in EU competition law but is also very responsive and to the point when giving advice.

    Competition/European Law: State AidChambers Global Guide
  • Elisabetta Righini has an excellent understanding of the context and needs of the matter, providing advice that requires a high level of sophistication.

    Competition/European Law: State AidChambers Global Guide

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