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Riccardo Pennisi

Riccardo Pennisi

Europe 2026

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Riccardo has solid experience in the various facets of competition law and has assisted Italian and international clients in proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority concerning violation of Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. He has supervised the various phases of proceedings before the Lazio Regional Administrative Court and the Council of State, as well as civil litigation concerning antitrust damages.

He has been part of defence council in proceedings concerning violation of Article 101 and initiated by the European Commission, and in the subsequent stages before the EU courts. He has also assisted in assessing numerous mergers and managing multi-jurisdictional notifications. Riccardo’s work has also included assisting in proceedings involving state aid and abuse of economic dependence and unfair business practices, as well as in internal audits and preparation of antitrust compliance courses. Riccardo is also experienced in assessing and tailoring distribution agreements.

Riccardo teaches competition law for various master’s courses and is one of the founders of the association Concorrenze. He holds an LL.M from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Italy

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Riccardo Pennisi of Simmons & Simmons frequently assists clients with competition law compliance questions. He has additional experience in behavioural investigations and damages actions, as well as advising clients on obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers.

Strengths

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  • He independently informs client of updates to regulations and highlights important developments.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • He is extremely reliable, has an outstanding knowledge of competition law and is able to think outside of the box to balance legal requirements with commercial needs.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Riccardo Pennisi is very proactive; he makes the difference. He is extremely responsive and very clear in speaking to business people; he makes complex matters easy to understand.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Riccardo Pennisi is highly knowledgeable; he knows his case law thoroughly. He is always up to date and is highly respected by clients.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Riccardo Pennisi is very discreet and very thorough. He is a perfect partner on cross-border matters as well as Italian matters.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

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