Valeria Veneziano

Successfully advised in the investigation proceedings before the Italian Antitrust Authority in relation to the project, submitted by the Bancomat S.p.A., to modify the remuneration model for ATM withdrawals with Bancomat circuit cards. The IAA concluded that the new project constitutes a restriction of competition. Read more

Successfully assisted Consorzio Nazionale Servizi before the Council of State in obtaining the annulment of the approximately EUR 40 million fine imposed by the AGCM in the presence of an anti-competitive agreement. Read more

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

Acted for CNS - Consorzio Nazionale Servizi in proceedings before the Italian Antitrust Authority relating to a cartel investigation concerning a very important tender procedure, with a value of €2.7 billion, and obtained a 50% reduction in the context of a leniency programme. Also successfully acted in the appeal before the Court of first instance and obtained a further significant reduction in the fine. Currently assisting CNS in relation to its appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court.

Acting for one of the largest insurance groups in Italy in the proceedings started by the Italian Antitrust Authority for an alleged exchange of sensitive information on car insurance policies by price comparison firms and the main insurers. Read more

Representing Watertech, a leading Italian manufacturer of water meters, in proceedings by the Italian Antitrust Authority relating to an alleged cartel in public tenders issued by operators of integrated water services. Read more

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

Acted for Grifols in an investigation launched by the Italian Antitrust Authority in relation to a temporary association for the participation in a public tender in the hemoderivatives sector. Further to our defence, the Authority closed the case without finding any infringement and thus without imposing any sanctions.

Advised in the creation of a JV, with FCA Italy S.p.A. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellantis), that will offer a full suite of services and innovative solutions in the e-mobility sector including Vehicle-to-Grid technologies.

Assisted FAAC – the leading Italian group active worldwide in the markets for access automation, access control and parking solutions – in the acquisition of Agta Record's automatic pedestrian door business in the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary and Slovenia and of Assa Abloy's automatic pedestrian door business in the United Kingdom and France.

Acted for Grendi Trasporti Marittimi, a long-established Italian shipping company, in proceedings conducted by the Italian Antitrust Authority against Moby and CIN, which ended with a sanction imposed on the latter companies. Also represented Grendi in the appeals before the Court of First Instance and the Supreme Administrative Court.

Acted for Nuovo Imaie – a major Italian collecting society – in the investigation launched by the Italian Antitrust Authority for an alleged abuse of dominance. The Authority closed the proceedings, having accepted the commitments submitted on behalf of the client, and without making any finding of infringement.

Advised on setting up full-fledged antitrust compliance programmes, including in-depth internal antitrust audits.

Assisted in its antitrust compliance activities and in the adoption of specific measures in order to prevent collusive conducts, such as bid-rigging.

Advised global leading companies on dominance issues, including pricing and rebate strategies.