Alex D'Elia

The Commission has opened its first investigations under the new Digital Markets Act as big tech faces regulatory scrutiny across the globe.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Gide Loyrette Nouel, PedersoliGattai and Chiomenti are behind the deal in Milan’s iconic fashion district.

The UK-based law firm has opened an integrated law firm in Milan called Fieldfisher Italy, just one month after its Swiss verein offering with partner firm SASPI officially concluded.

Francesco Tedeschini will continue in his role as chairman of the Italian law firm—a title he has held since 2021.

A team of 15 made up of partners, associates and business professionals has joined LSW at a time when the Polish market is attracting more foreign investment.

The Spanish firm will integrate its own generative artificial intelligence tool with Microsoft’s Copilot and Azure.

In continental Europe, Germany was the most-targeted nation for M&A deals announced in the first half of 2024, with 815 deals totaling $42.8 billion.

After the tie-up, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, Mexico will be Garrigues’s second largest market behind Spain.

After Brexit, U.K. lawyers lost their right to register and practice in Greece, preventing them from advising in key sectors such as shipping, insurance and finance.

White & Case and Baker McKenzie have brought on new partners in Italy while London- based Seladore Legal opened in Milan.