Ranking tables
TMT: Telecommunications | Europe
Italy
Rankings overview for Departments
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Gian Michele Roberti Chiomenti18 Years Ranked
- Valerio Mosca Legance2 Years Ranked
- Andrea ValliValli & Associati
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker McKenzieTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedBaker McKenzie offers strong IT and telecommunications practices with expertise in a broad range of areas including e-commerce, AI and IT solutions. The law firm is active in data protection, GDPR compliance and contentious mandates relating to electronic payment and app development. Its telecommunications team advises on domestic regulatory issues, contracts and machine-to-machine services. It also handles acquisitions and the negotiation of agreements within the sector. It principally acts for major European corporates.1 Bird & BirdTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBird & Bird combines robust IT expertise with an acclaimed telecommunications practice. The law firm provides IP, regulatory and commercial advice to a broad client base of domestic companies and global corporates, including dispute resolution services. Its lawyers are active in antitrust regulatory and competition investigations in the telecommunications sector. It also offers expertise in data protection and GDPR compliance projects.1 ChiomentiTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedChiomenti is esteemed for its ability to handle M&A and antitrust work in the media and telecoms sectors. The law firm often advises clients on brand-related matters, including advertising and commercial communications. Its lawyers regularly handle blockchain mandates and offer counsel on data protection issues within the telecommunications sector. Acting for a significant roster of domestic clients, the team assists with contractual negotiations and regulatory matters, in addition to offering support in related contentious proceedings.1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton maintains its position as a stellar telecommunications practice. It frequently handles competition, contractual and regulatory issues, including contentious matters against state authorities, for a roster of prominent domestic and multinational clients, as well as offering support on strategic corporate operations. The law firm regularly represents clients before the Italian civil and administrative courts, as well as the ECJ.1 DLA Piper ItalyTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedDLA Piper is an excellent choice for advice across the range of TMT issues, notably in telecoms and IT. The law firm maintains strong regulatory, transactional and contentious activity in these spheres, acting for major global corporates on a broad range of mandates. Its areas of expertise include e-commerce, major outsourcing projects and data protection, in addition to antitrust law. It additionally handles artificial intelligence matters and licensing contracts.
Band 2
2 ADVANT NctmTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedAdvant Nctm offers a telecommunications-focused practice with a comprehensive coverage of the industry. Its lawyers act on a variety of issues, including compliance matters and M&A, in addition to offering support on the day-to-day operation of communications entities. The law firm is also adept at handling antitrust damages and litigation within the sector. Its clients include significant European telecommunications providers.2 FreshfieldsTMT: Telecommunications2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a highly regarded international law firm that garners strong recognition for its TMT practice, notably assisting a range of clients on telecom matters. The team provides expert advice on the set-up of mobile communication companies and on broadband network developments. It is also able to represent key telecom providers in contentious mandates.