Media Mentions
2008
Veronica Pinotti is quoted in the June 12 issue of Global Competition Review in relation to Italy's Antitrust Authority's recent statement to the country's law makers that slow decision-making by the government and a lack of competition are preventing growth of Italy's economy. Ms. Pinotti said, "Even in markets which in principle should be liberalised, there is in fact significant lack of competition, which limits the will of global competitors to participate in these markets - the rail transport sector is a typical example."
Veronica Pinotti, Competition - Italy, EU Competition, Italy
Martino Sforza was quoted in the May 7 issue of Global Competition Review in relation to Italy's Antitrust Authority's consideration of commitments offered by the country's motorway operators and recovery services, following an investigation into possible abuse of dominance in the industry. Martino agreed that motorway operators' commitments are likely to be accepted, but adds that it's "difficult to say" regarding the recovery services commitment.
Martino Sforza, Antitrust & Competition Experience, EU Competition, Italy
Veronica Pinotti was quoted in the May 6 issue of Global Competition Review in relation to Italy's Competition Authority's increase in the country's merger control thresholds. Veronica says, "The increase might lead to a slight decrease in mandatory filings, since less transactions are likely to meet the thresholds," and continues, “However, statistical data published by the authority shows that the number of transactions filed has remained constant over the past five years, notwithstanding the annual adjustment of turnover thresholds."
Veronica Pinotti, Antitrust & Competition Experience, EU Competition, Italy
2007
Veronica Pinotti has an individual ranking in the Recommended section of the November issue of the Global Competition Review survey on Italy’s competition bar which looks at the Italian marketplace. The Firm's Italian competition practice is also mentioned in the Recommended section of this survey.
Veronica Pinotti, Antitrust & Competition, Italy
Veronica Pinotti and Martino Sforza are mentioned in 31 October issue of TopLegal for their assistance in the notification to the Italian Competition Authority of the sale to a private equity buyer of Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, the exclusive manufacturer and the largest worldwide operator of the S-64 Air-Crane heavy-lift helicopter.
Veronica Pinotti, Martino Sforza, Antitrust & Competition, Italy
Veronica Pinotti was quoted in the October 24, 2007 issue of Global Competition Review in an article regarding Italy's antitrust authority's investigation into alleged price-fixing in the pasta industry. "The Italian consumer associations are becoming incredibly active on antitrust complaints," commented Ms. Pinotti. She continued, "Customers are complaining about the general increase in the prices of food products and an antitrust complaint is a way to react. In my view there will be other sectors under investigation very soon."
Veronica Pinotti, Antitrust & Competition, Italy
Veronica Pinotti was mentioned in the July issue of Il Mondo regarding her arrival to McDermott's Rome office.
Mario Martinelli, Andrea Tempestini and Carlo Paolella were mentioned in the January 20 issue of Italia Oggi as new tax partners in our Rome office.
Mario Martinelli, Carlo Maria Paolella, Andrea Tempestini, Italy, Tax, Tax - Italy
Carlo Paolella, Mario Martinelli and Andrea Tempestini were mentioned in the January 5 issue of Il Mondo in regard to their move to McDermott from Trivoli & Associates.
Mario Martinelli, Carlo Maria Paolella, Andrea Tempestini, Italy, Tax, Tax - Italy
Carlo Paolella, Mario Martinelli and Andrea Tempestini were mentioned in the January 4 issue of Economy in regard to their move to McDermott from Trivoli & Associates.
Mario Martinelli, Carlo Maria Paolella, Andrea Tempestini, Italy, Tax, Tax - Italy
Thomas Giegerich, Mario Martinelli, Andrea Tempestini and Carlo Paolella were mentioned in the January 1 issue of The National Law Journal for joining McDermott's Tax Department.
Thomas W. Giegerich, Mario Martinelli, Carlo Maria Paolella, Andrea Tempestini, International Tax, Italy, Tax
2006
Carlo Paolella, Mario Martinelli and Andrea Tempestini were mentioned in the December 18 issues of Daily Deal and The Lawyer about joining McDermott's Italian tax practice.
Massimo Trentino commented in the January 9 issue of Financial News on the continuance in 2006 of mergers between European retail groups and how the appointment of a new governor marks a change in strategy for the Bank of Italy.
Massimo Trentino, Corporate, Italy
Sergio Vento was mentioned in the January 6 issue of Italia Oggi regarding the former ambassador's joining our Rome office as a senior business partner.
2005
Massimo Trentino was listed among the "The 200 Magnificent Commanders: Bankers, managers, lawyers, architects, politicians and scientists, who have in their hands the future of Italy," which appeared in the October issue of Class magazine.
