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.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Portolano Cavallo has a strong expertise in TMT practice, like few other firms in Italy.'

  • ‘I appreciate Ernesto Apa's outstanding expertise and professionalism, his transparency, his fair approach with public institutions and his independent judgment.’

  • ‘Portolano Cavallo has a standout TMT practice and a remarkable track record of assisting clients with a comprehensive, all-around approach. This firm has a unique way of handling processes involving innovation.’

  • ‘Ernesto Apa is known throughout the industry for his uncommon technical skills. But what really sets him apart is his ability to understand the big picture while also identifying the details.’

  • ‘Deep industry knowledge and the ability to understand what is really in the interest of the client, and ultimately of the deal.’

  • ‘Excellent capability to liaise with counterparts to solve or avoid confrontational situations and a remarkable internal organisational climate across the firm and the hierarchical ladder.’

  • ‘Great service and great knowledge in the industries clients work within, particularly advertising.’

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Responsable de la pratique

Ernesto Apa; Laura Liguori; Francesco Portolano

Autres avocats clés

Fabiana Bisceglia; Donata Cordone