Bird & Bird is a one-stop shop for domestic and international retail clients operating in Italy due to its range of services that span the entire manufacturing supply chain, consumer regulations, sustainability issues and IP protection. The team regularly acts for clients across Italy’s largest industries including pharmaceuticals, fashion and food. The retail group is comprised of a range of experts, with IP, competition and corporate specialists all contributing to ensure they provide an encompassing client service. Head of group Stefano Silvestri is a seasoned corporate lawyer with experience in handling international M&A. Silvestri co-leads the team alongside Giovanni Galimberti, who is an IP specialist.

Chiomenti is active within the retail sector and has experience in handling high-value transactions for both international and domestic clients operating within Italy. The team is composed of corporate and real estate specialists such as practice head Massimiliano Nitti. Beyond the transactional specialism, the team has represented clients in notable litigation concerning issues such as competition and tax law, whilst co-head Patrizia Liguti is a real estate specialist and regularly manages urban regeneration projects.

Dentons offers the full range of services to businesses operating in the Italian retail market. The firm counsels domestic clients and also has a strong international presence due to its global network. The team is truly multi-disciplinary, with experts active across all issues associated with the retail and consumer sector including intellectual property, corporate transactions, data privacy and employment. The firm has experience operating in a range of retail markets including food, fashion, merchandise, cosmetics and media. Giangiacomo Olivi leads the team and is a TMT specialist with in-depth knowledge of emerging tech such as artificial intelligence.

DLA Piper counsels domestic and international retailers, including several high-profile names, on a breadth of advisory, transactional and contentious legal issues. The team has seen particular recent activity in IP-related matters, including setting up and defending trade marks. The team has a large, multi-practice panel of lawyers which has experience in handling corporate transactions, data protection issues and advertising laws. Davide Rossetti specialises in commercial litigations and co-heads the team with Elena Varese, who has contentious and non-contentious experience in IP, competition and consumer regulations.

Osborne Clarke advises a range of Italian businesses and also some notable international corporations in the retail sector. The firm offers a range of corporate and commercial services including handling transactions such as M&A, advising on employment issues or representing clients in litigation proceedings. The practice has particular expertise in advising on compliance in the retail industry, such as adhering to advertising regulations. Angelo Molinaro heads the group and acts for clients before the European Commission and the Italian Antitrust Authority, as well as administrative and civil courts.

Trevisan & Cuonzo advises multinational corporations and domestic businesses on a range of retail issues. The practice has seen notable recent activity in the intellectual property space, frequently advising on trade mark enforcement and protection by filing oppositions before the Italian IP office, drafting cease and desist letters, and representing clients in litigation. Daniela Ampollini has a breadth of experience in contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Ampollini co-leads the team with trade mark expert Lia Puntieri and Francesca Ferrero.

Gianni & Origoni supports a diverse array of clients in the retail industry, including multinational corporations and leading domestic firms. Its team delivers extensive guidance to retail clients, with particular recent activity in corporate transactions and financings. Beyond this sector, the practice provides counsel on a range of issues such as commercial litigation, employment law, intellectual property, compliance, restructuring, and insolvency. Francesco Gianni and Luca Jeantet are key drivers of the team.