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Italian merger creates largest independent firm
BonelliErede and Lombardi e Associati merger gets the green light, though there has been some fallout as lawyers leave for other firms.
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
Etro sued over 'decades' of gender, race, age and disability discrimination
Italian fashion house Etro has been hit with a lawsuit alleging the brand 'has long concealed a dark and malevolent secret.'
Italian lawyers helping San Marino on the road to Blockchain haven
San Marino appoints lawyers as republic joins other smaller jurisdictions looking to position themselves as a global blockchain haven.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
UK corporates paying dearly in desperate bid to retain EU employees
Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Littler expands European footprint with Italian move
The US law firm has added another European destination to its global office portfolio.
Gianni Origoni picks up top IP group in Rome
Headed up by Massimo Sterpi, the Studio Jacobacci lawyers join Gianni Origoni's Rome office.
Anderson Global expands in Italy
Andersen Global has launched a presence in Venice-Mestre and is to expand its office space in Milan.
Pavia e Ansaldo team defect to DWF for new office launch in Milan
The Italian group is the latest to join DWF as it continues to develop its international presence.
HSF snaps up Simmons & Simmons IP head for Milan launch
The firm is opening its first office in Italy with a four strong team from its rival.
Italian law firm finds itself on wrong side of the law amid mafia allegations
An Italian law firm has found itself in the docks and been ordered to compensate hundreds of British investors regarding an off the plans luxury Italian property development linked to organised crime.
Withers in first successful application for non-dom status in Italy
Italy has launched its non-dom programme at the beginning of this year with Withers assising its client with the first successful application for non-dom status in the country.