Angelo Molinaro
Counsel, Head of Retail & Consumer, Italy
Angelo has almost 20 years' full-time expertise in the field of consumer law, advertising and competition law.
He is the Head of Retail & Consumer in Italy and has extensive experience in the field of competition law, consumer law and unfair commercial practices. His expertise also focuses on business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain.
Angelo represents companies in proceedings before the European Commission and the Italian Antitrust Authority, as well as administrative and civil courts.
He has significant experience in designing and implementing compliance programmes, performing audits and conducting training activities.
In particular, he advises a wide range of clients operating in the retail and consumer goods industry such as consumer goods manufacturers, fashion companies, luggage manufacturer and retailer, and largest supermarket chain.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
I have a keen interest in digitalisation, and I support clients in understanding the regulatory landscape with a particular focus on consumer and e-commerce regulation.
Autotorino S.p.A.
Assistance to this leading automotive dealer in the signature of the agreement for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Mercedes-Benz Roma S.p.A. The transaction concerns the sale of the brand's 6 Rome dealerships.
Pometon S.p.A
Successfully advised the client in a novel and highly complex appeal before the EU General Court, and subsequently the EU Court of Justice, obtaining a 60% reduction in the fine originally imposed by the EU Commission for a cartel in the steel abrasives sector. Read more
Wish – ContextLogic
Advised the client in proceedings by the Italian Antitrust Authority with reference to the sale of products - masks, test kits, etc. - for the prevention of contagion from Covid-19, as well as for alleged infringements of consumer rights. The Authority closed the proceedings without finding infringements and accepted the commitments submitted on behalf of ContextLogic. Read more
Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
Advised Sony Music Entertainment Italy in the implementation and launch of its e-commerce.
Free 2 Move eSolutions S.p.A.
Advised Free2Move eSolutions, a joint venture between Stellantis and Engie EPS active in the design, manufacture and supply of products and services for the e-mobility sector, in the implementation of their e-commerce and in the launch of an innovative initiative.
Autotorino S.p.A.
Assisted one of the main players on the Italian market for vehicle distribution, sale and after-sales assistance, in the prior notification to the Italian Antitrust Authority of the acquisition of other car dealers (e.g. Autostar S.p.A, Trivellato Auto S.r.l.).
Car server
Advised in proceedings before the Italian Antitrust Authority relating to an Article 101 cartel investigation concerning an alleged unlawful exchange of information (and obtained the closing of proceedings without any finding any infringement). Read more
Insights
Retail and Consumer
What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool
21/10/2024
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4m
Retail and Consumer
Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive
New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April
20/03/2023
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2m
16/11/2016
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2m
