Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie boasts a first-rate practice in the TMT space, advising clients on burgeoning areas of the tech field, such as AI and fintech. The firm is well-versed in cyber security and privacy issues. It also regularly advises on IP, competition and digital advertising matters. The team is led by Milan-based Francesca Gaudino, an expert on data protection and tech matters regarding cutting-edge products. Raffaele Giarda provides corporate and M&A assistance from Rome. In Milan, Lorenzo De Martinis specialises in tech and trade secrets litigation, whilst Paolo Galli covers issues surrounding advertising, competition and copyright.

The team at DLA Piper is comprised of experts across the entire field of TMT, combining knowledge in telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, gaming, outsourcing and IP to deliver for its market-leading clients. The firm’s clientele includes developers in the computer software, automotive and cryptocurrency fields as well as telecoms providers, media companies and consulting firms. Overseeing the practice, Giulio Coraggio excels in advising clients on major AI projects in Europe and significant cyberattacks. Centred in Rome, Alessandro Boso Caretta focuses on providing transactional and contentious support for clients in the telecoms sector. Alessandro Ferrari is an IP specialist and a seasoned advisor on public tenders for IT solution providers. Giulia Zappaterra adds data protection and cybersecurity nous, whilst Giacomo Lusardi brings commercial and IP law knowledge to the team. All lawyers are based in Milan unless stated otherwise.

With ‘excellence and professionalism’, Gianni & Origoni‘s team supports clients in transactional and contentious matters, with particular strength in assisting telecoms companies with acquisitions. The firm also advises clients on competition matters related to M&A transactions, representing clients in appeals when necessary. It also possesses expertise in issues surrounding the media sector, advising service and content providers, network operators and ISPs. Based in Rome, Massimo Sterpi advises on the use of generative AI. Within the Rome team, Stefano Mele advises on privacy and cybersecurity, with experience in crisis management following cyber attacks. ‘Undoubtedly one of the best lawyers in Italy specialised in IP’, the Milan-based Luca Rinaldi is well-versed in copyright matters and the acquisition and distribution of TV rights.

With its partners splitting their time between Milan and Rome, the team at Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients across the entire TMT industry, including broadcasters, media companies, network operators, and ISP developers of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and fintech. The firm maintains particular strength in the areas of regulation and litigation. The firm is also well-versed in the new media landscape, from streaming to VoD linear and non-linear services. The team is led by Marco Berliri, Massimiliano Masnada and Alberto Bellan. Berliri regularly advises on new tech and e-commerce matters, whilst Masnada specialises in privacy and data protection. Bellan provides regulatory and litigation support to the firm’s clients. Within the team, Giulia Mariuz strengthens the firm’s offering in regulatory and consumer law.

Advising major search engines, social network platforms, tech producers and games developers, Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati is an IP and TMT boutique with particular strength in the internet, IT and entertainment sectors. The firm is able to draw on its network of independent law firms across the globe to assist its clients in multi-jurisdictional matters. In addition to its IP expertise, the firm is well-versed in M&A, finance, employment, real estate, competition and administrative matters. Domenico Colella leads the Milan-based team, advising on IP matters and M&A transactions. Fabrizio Sanna adds insight into the fields of data protection, e-commerce and advertising. Marco Consonni advises on licensing agreements, joint ventures, commercial contracts and corporate transactions. In December 2023, Marta Minonne and Davide Graziano were made partners.

Portolano Cavallo‘s ‘standout TMT practice’ advises clients on regulatory changes affecting telecoms, digital platforms, film production, e-commerce and publishing companies. The firm is well-versed in data protection, telecoms, copyright licensing, competition and M&A matters. Based in Rome, Ernesto Apa and Laura Liguori lead the practice alongside Francesco Portolano, who is based in Milan. Apa specialises in media law; Liguori focuses on privacy and cybersecurity; and Portolano advises clients on M&A transactions in the TMT space. Within the Rome team, Fabiana Bisceglia is an expert on audiovisual regulation and advertising law, whilst Milan-based Donata Cordone adds e-commerce and consumer protection to the team.

Providing a comprehensive service in TMT, CMS supports a broad range of clients, including streaming platforms, automotive producers, e-commerce platforms and electronics manufacturers. The firm is experienced in domestic and international matters concerning cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and M&A transactions. The team is led by Italo de Feo, an expert in matters concerning AI, and Paolo Scarduelli, who advises private equity clients on M&A and corporate finance matters. Matia Campo assists broadcasters in media litigation and IT service agreements.

With a team ‘characterized by a high level of skill’, Dentons covers the full spectrum of TMT issues, including IT, sourcing, data protection and AI. The firm advises clients from across the globe on their contractual arrangements and has particular expertise in digital advertising. Giangiacomo Olivi, leading the TMT team in Milan, advises on data management and privacy. Within the team, Chiara Bocchi supports clients with their IP matters.

Strong in IP and data protection issues, Osborne Clarke advises digital and media companies on the application of consumer protection regulations and GDPR matters. The firm is well-versed in the e-commerce and fintech fields. It is also experienced in handling employment proceedings and dismissals for its TMT clients. Gianluigi Marino, the team’s practice head, specialises in digital transformation and data management advice. Federico M Ferrara offers IP support, whilst Antonio Racano is experienced in consumer law and data protection matters.

ADVANT Nctm has a ‘very strong ability to handle complex M&A transactions’ with a focus on telecoms, IT and media. The firm advises broadband providers, tech manufacturers, video game producers and music labels. Its experience includes employment, IP and regulatory advice. Vittorio Noseda leads the team from Milan, advising on projects, investments, outsourcing and corporate transaction regulation. Lorenzo Attolico specialises in copyright, trade mark and unfair competition matters.

Split between Milan and Rome, the team at Bird & Bird advises its clients on IP, corporate, competition and compliance matters. The team is well-versed in AI, cloud services, cybersecurity, mobile payments and issues surrounding the Internet of Things. Leading from Milan, Massimiliano Mostardini and Giovanni Galimberti focus on IP law advice. The Rome-based practice heads are EU and competition specialist Federico Marini Balestra and regulatory expert Simone Caddedu. Stefano Silvestri provides corporate support from Milan.

Focussing on four key areas, BonelliErede advises on matters in the fields of data and cybersecurity, fintech, insurance tech and start-ups. The firm is well-versed in tax, regulatory, corporate, competition and employment matters. Led by Tommaso Faelli, who specialises in data protection, the team also contains Vivian Grace Chammah, who advises clients on IP and privacy matters.

Possessing expertise in cinema, TV and the wider media landscape, Gallavotti Bernardini & Partners advises clients across the globe on corporate commercial and regulatory issues. The firm is also well-versed in licensing and IP issues that may affect the production of audiovisual media. Antonio Bernardini leads the team, advising on joint ventures, acquisitions and the distribution of content. Stefano La Porta is an expert in the production and distribution of animated media. Chiara Dellacasa provides IP and commercial law support. All lawyers mentioned are based in Rome.

With offices in Milan, Bologna and Rome, ICT Legal Consulting specialises in a wide range of TMT issues, including privacy and data protection, cybersecurity, IT, IP and digital marketing. The firm is also well-versed in digital marketing and telecoms issues. The team is led by Paolo Balboni, an expert in privacy and cybersecurity, and Luca Bolognini , who specialises in data protection, AI and the secondary use of data.

LCA Studio Legale advises companies on IT, media and advertising, with a speciality in gaming, esports, VR and the wider augmented reality sector. The team is experienced in regulations affecting the Italian market, corporate and commercial transactions, IP and data protection. The team is led out of Milan by Giulio Vecchi and Gianluca De Cristofaro. Vecchi specialises in regulatory issues in the media, tech and entertainment sectors, whilst De Cristofaro focuses on IT matters, including software agreements and cybersecurity.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton provides a multidisciplinary service supporting tech and telecoms companies from across the globe with their operations in Italy. The firm specialises in competition issues, both contentious and non-contentious. It is also well-versed in M&A transactions and arbitrations. Overseen by Matteo Beretta in Milan, the Rome-based Mario Siragusa advises clients on competition matters and investigations at the Italian and EU levels. Gianluca Faella, who also works in Rome, is highly experienced in the telecoms and media industries. In July 2024, Marco D’Ostuni exited the firm.

Excelling in regulatory advice, Cugia Cuomo & Associati advises on compliance issues in the tech and electronic communications sectors. When necessary, the firm is also well-versed in administrative litigation. Based in Rome, Fabrizio Cugia di Sant’Orsola leads the team and is highly skilled in the design and implementation of EU and non-EU projects in telecoms and audiovisual services. Within the team, Silvia Giampaolo supports clients with regulatory issues, GDPR, company law and litigation.

The Rome-based team at Legance - Avvocati Associati specialises in supporting clients in the telecoms sector with their regulatory concerns. The firm advises clients on the implementation of new products and services as well as representing them before regulatory authorities and civil courts. Valerio Mosca spearheads the practice, focusing on regulatory procedures, contractual matters and compliance issues. Carlo Corazzini supports clients with their commercial contracts and IT issues.

Trevisan & Cuonzo provides comprehensive coverage for clients in the IT industry, advising on competition and patent matters, including patent infringement litigation. The team is led by Vittorio Cerulli Irelli in Rome, acting on competition law issues, and Luca Trevisan in Milan, an IP law expert. Spread between Milan and Parma, Riccardo Traina Chiarini assists with anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting matters.

Eversheds Sutherland Associazione Professionale advises domestic and international clients on a range of matters, from cloud computing and e-commerce to broadcasting and online gaming. Rome-based practice head Alessandro Greco represents telecoms clients before regulatory authorities. Massimo Maioletti is noted in the team for his advice regarding data protection and cybersecurity.

With clients spanning the globe, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP specialises in work related to IP, M&A, compliance and white-collar crimes. Within the IP field, the team is particularly well-versed in patent disputes and digital rights. Practice head Pietro Pouché is a seasoned IP litigator, acting in patent enforcement, trade marks and copyrights. Giulia Maienza further enhances the team’s IP specialist, with experience in geographical indications.

Lexia focuses on supporting clients in the tech and IT field. The firm regularly advises clients on their e-commerce, software, data storage, IoT, blockchain and AI matters. The team is led from Milan by Francesco Dagnino, Angelo Messore and Aurora Agostini. Dagnino is an expert on M&A and venture capital issues, whilst Messore specialises in fintech and blockchain matters. Agostini rounds out the team’s expertise with insight into IP and IT experience.

Mondini Bonora Ginevra Studio Legale supports clients in the television, radio, film, music and video game industries. The firm regularly advises on advertising and regulation issues as well as copyright and trade mark issues. Giorgio Mondini, an expert on IP and media law, and Silvia Mondini, who specialises in advertising and privacy protection, oversee the practice. Within the team, Fabio Ghiretti focuses on matters in the music, entertainment and fashion industries.

Morri Rossetti e Associati offers data protection and tech support to clients in the TMT industry, advising on AI and Internet of Things issues as well as matters concerning data processing and online advertising services. Spearheading the practice, Carlo Impalà provides data protection support, including cross-border transfers of personal data, complex commercial agreements and online marketing.

Offering ‘full support’ to its clients, Simmons & Simmons advises insurance, automotive, tech-manufacturing and other industrial companies on cybersecurity, data management and IP matters. The firm is experienced in providing strategic and compliance advice on the implementation of novel platforms. Based in Milan, practice head Edoardo Tedeschi is an expert on the digital business sector, advising on M&A transactions and project-related contract negotiation.