Bird & Bird assists clients in retail matters concerning a wide range of issues, such as brand management, franchising, e-commerce, data protection, employment, consumer regulation and dispute resolution. The firm is accustomed to assisting in multi-jurisdictional matters with offices across the globe able to enhance its advice to clients. Stefano Silvestri, the co-head of the practice has extensive experience in the retail industry with a focus on corporate and commercial transactions. Managing partner Giovanni Galimberti co-heads the practice and adds his expertise in IP law to the dedicated group.

Chiomenti is tuned to the specific needs of the retail industry, in particular the regulatory landscape that affects the sector. The firm has expertise in a wide range of practice areas that relate to retail, including IP, administrative law, employment and antitrust. It also has extensive experience in major corporate and M&A matters. Massimiliano Nitti, who is experienced in M&A including private equity funds, strategic investments and joint ventures, leads the retail practice at the firm along with Patrizia Liguti, who focuses on real estate matters.

Dentons utilises a multidisciplinary approach so as to be a one-stop shop for its retail clients, acting on relevant corporate, real estate, TMT, IP, competition, employment and tax matters. The firm regularly advises on contentious and non-contentious matters alike at the national and international level. It is able to draw on talent from across the firm’s global offices to best cater to the needs of each of its broad range of client. The firm’s practice is led by Giangiacomo Olivi, who is the co-head of the Europe intellectual property, data and technology group and who is practiced in cross-border matters.

DLA Piper advises major retail companies, including major retailers and supermarket chains, on all matters that affect the industry, domestically and globally. The firm is also familiar with matters relating to the digital sphere, such as the implementation of e-commerce platforms and has strength in the management of significant IP portfolios. Davide Rossetti, who advises major fashion brands and retailers in Italy, is a co-head of the practice and joint co-head, Elena Varese, is experienced in IP matters at the national and international level.

Osborne Clarke advises clients from across the retail sector, be they major multinationals or recognisable domestic companies. The firm has a particular strength in regulatory matters affecting the industry, advising many clients on compliance matters. It is also attentive to its clients’ growing need for ESG advice. Angelo Molinaro is a senior associate heading the retail and consumer law team - he has broad experience advising on misleading advertising, unfair commercial practices and competition law in the sector.

Gianni & Origoni assists a broad range of clients in the retail sector, including multinationals and major domestic companies. Its team provides comprehensive assistance to its retail clients, including advising on M&A, litigation, finance, employment, IP, compliance, restructuring and insolvency. The firm is well-equipped to advise on multi-jurisdictional issues alongside its domestic practice.

Trevisan & Cuonzo advises a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations and retailers to NPOs and private clients. The firm provides a broad range of advice, including M&A, dispute resolution and unfair competition. Within the practice, Daniela Ampollini assists clients by advising on contentious and non-contentious IP law. Lia Puntieri compliments this with her expertise in trademark law for retailers in cosmetics, fashion and electronics. Francesca Ferrero advises clients on internet sales, franchising, distribution, loyalty programmes and licensing.