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DE BERTI JACCHIA STRENGTHENS ITS ARBITRATION TEAM WITH THE ARRIVAL OF MICHELA D’AVINO

team valletta — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:38 +0000

De Berti Jacchia announces the appointment of Michela D’Avino as partner in its International Arbitration team.

With over twenty years of experience, largely dedicated to international arbitration, both institutional and ad hoc, Michela D’Avino joins the firm after a long career at a leading Italian law firm, where she was part of both the International Arbitration Focus Team and the Shipping, Transport & Logistics Focus Team.

Over the course of her career, she has advised Italian and international clients on complex cross-border disputes, handling all stages of dispute resolution, starting from the definition of pre litigation strategy. Her arbitration practice focuses in particular on post M&A disputes, construction and infrastructure projects, and international commercial contracts.

She advises clients across a wide range of industries, including energy and infrastructure, services, fashion, and luxury, and has developed significant expertise in arbitrations involving the MENA region, one of the core areas of her practice.

Since 2022, she has been included in the pool of professionals selected by the European Commission as eligible for appointment as arbitrator in bilateral disputes under the EU’s trade agreements with third countries. She has also strengthened her international profile through a secondment at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York and London.

“The arrival of Michela represents a significant step forward in strengthening our International Arbitration practice. Her experience in international arbitration, combined with her deep knowledge of key markets and sectors, will further enhance our team’s capabilities and our ability to assist clients in the most complex cross border disputes,” commented Michelangelo Cicogna, partner and head of the International Arbitration practice at De Berti Jacchia.

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MORDIGLIA LAW FIRM AND DE BERTI JACCHIA ADVISE GASTON-SCHUL ON THE ACQUISITION OF PARODI FORWARDING

team valletta — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:50:22 +0000

Mordiglia Law Firm and De Berti Jacchia advised Gaston-Schul International BV, a company specialized in customs services, trade compliance, and international trade solutions with a well-established European presence, in its acquisition of Parodi Forwarding Srl, a historic Genoa-based company operating in the customs services and international freight forwarding sector.

The transaction enables Gaston-Schul to strengthen its presence in the Italian market by integrating the know-how and expertise of a long-established company active in customs and international forwarding services. The acquisition forms part of the group’s broader European growth strategy, aimed at expanding its customs and trade compliance service offering and consolidating its presence in key international logistics hubs.

Through this transaction, Gaston-Schul further reinforces its position as an independent operator in the customs services and international trade sector, while also enhancing the expertise and entrepreneurial heritage of the Genoese business community.

Gaston-Schul was advised by Mordiglia Law Firm, with Marco Lenti and Nicola Nardi handling all transport law, customs law, and employment law matters, and by De Berti Jacchia, with Claudio Corba Colombo, Benedetta Mazzotti, and Vittoria Vezzoli advising on the corporate M&A aspects of the transaction.

This deal represents yet another success in the long-standing “best friendship” between Mordiglia Law Firm and De Berti Jacchia. By combining their respective areas of specialization and excellence, the two firms have established themselves as leading players in M&A transactions within the strategically important transport and logistics sector.

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SALARY TRANSPARENCY: BETWEEN OBLIGATIONS AND SAFEGUARDS, HERE’S WHAT IS CHANGING FOR CORPORATE LIFE

team valletta — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:36:52 +0000

An Adnkronos article discusses the decree implementing EU Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency, which is set to significantly impact corporate organization by introducing new disclosure obligations and tools to tackle the gender pay gap.

Among the professionals interviewed, Gaspare Roma highlights how the new rules will require companies to shift their approach to hiring and career development policies: "While in the past the focus was almost exclusively on salary, going forward particular attention will also need to be paid to the proposed contractual job classification, as this will form the basis for comparative assessments of fair remuneration."

The directive also places greater emphasis on the concept of work of equal value and on the role of national collective bargaining agreements (CCNL job frameworks), with concrete implications for recruitment processes, performance evaluation, and career progression.

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SWEDEN, A EUROPEAN HUB FOR INNOVATION AND GLOBAL SCALEUPS

team valletta — Fri, 29 May 2026 08:50:07 +0000

What makes Sweden one of the most innovative startup nations in the world?

As explained by Massimo Caiazza in an article published on Startupbusiness.it, the factors behind Sweden’s success show how a country with just over ten million inhabitants has managed to build one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems globally, giving rise to companies such as Spotify, Klarna, King and iZettle.

Among the key strengths of the Swedish ecosystem are strong public and private investments supporting innovation, top-tier universities, a solid entrepreneurial culture, one of the most developed venture capital markets in Europe, and a stable, investment-friendly regulatory environment.

A model that continues to attract international talent and capital, confirming Sweden’s role as a European laboratory for innovation and global scaleups.

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UNITY MAKES THE AFTERMARKET STRONGER

team valletta — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:20:31 +0000

The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a phase of strong consolidation, with M&A transactions becoming increasingly frequent across the entire value chain: spare parts, body shops, digital services, fleets, and insurance.

Quattroruote Fleet & Business has published an in-depth analysis of this trend, highlighting how aggregation is now a strategic lever to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and market presence.

Among the experts interviewed is our own Pietro Meda, who emphasized that, in these transactions, regulatory and compliance aspects are becoming increasingly relevant. More structured organizations are better equipped to manage compliance, governance, and operational efficiency—key factors for growth and consolidation today.

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AGCM, POSITIVE RESULTS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR COMPETITION

team valletta — Sun, 24 May 2026 08:18:57 +0000

ItaliaOggi has dedicated an in-depth article to the seven-year term of Roberto Rustichelli as President of the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM), which ended on May 4, and to the challenges awaiting the next regulator.

According to the latest data, AGCM estimates benefits of around €9 billion for businesses and consumers, with over €208 million in compensation distributed to more than 2 million consumers. Reports exceeded 172,000, showing steady growth (+20% per year and +150% compared to 2019).

Roberto A. Jacchia, among the professionals interviewed by ItaliaOggi on the economic impact of regulation, notes that:
“Competition policies have a direct impact on a country’s economic policy, at a time when it is necessary to acknowledge that globalization and growth are not guaranteed by default, economies do not sustain themselves, and responding to the universal demand for well-being is a difficult and complex task.”

What will be the new challenges for antitrust in an increasingly complex economic and regulatory landscape?

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THE NETWORK AGREEMENT: GROWING TOGETHER WITHOUT LOSING YOUR IDENTITY

team valletta — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:17:01 +0000

Growing together without losing your identity: could a network agreement be the key?

In the article by Massimo Caiazza, published on Startupbusiness.it, the focus is on the opportunities, governance, and challenges of business networks: a tool that is becoming increasingly strategic for startups and SMEs looking to innovate, access new markets, and share expertise while preserving their autonomy.

For startups in particular, a network agreement can become a real growth accelerator, as it enables access to skills and markets while maintaining agility and independence, with additional benefits in terms of financial strength and credit profile.

How does a business network actually work? What different models are available?

And what advantages can it offer to those aiming to grow without giving up their independence?

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NORTHERN METROPOLIS HONG KONG: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE MADE IN ITALY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN

team valletta — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:56:58 +0000

We return to the Northern Metropolis, the large-scale urban and technological development project promoted by the Hong Kong government. It will cover around 30,000 hectares and aims to transform the area into a new international hub for innovation, AI, advanced manufacturing, and integrated infrastructure, in connection with Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.

A plan set to have a strong impact on the construction, engineering, design, industrial automation, and sustainable technologies sectors.

What role can Made in Italy play in one of the largest infrastructure investment programs currently underway in Asia?
How can Italian SMEs position themselves to seize opportunities of this scale in a competitive and sustainable way?

These topics were discussed by our Diego Conte and Massimo Caiazza in an interview with Requadro, exploring the outlook for Italian businesses, the potential of the network contract as a tool for aggregation, and the strategic opportunities offered by the project.

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DE BERTI JACCHIA ASSISTS NABTESCO IN THE SALE OF OCLAP TO DUBAG

team valletta — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:46:57 +0000

Japanese group Nabtesco Corporation, a company specializing in motion control systems, has sold Oclap S.r.l., an Italian company active in the production of doors and opening systems for the railway sector, to Lenbach Equity Opportunities III KG, a fund managed by DUBAG Investment Advisory.

The transaction forms part of DUBAG’s investment strategy aimed at supporting the target’s industrial development and fostering a new phase of growth in the European market, while enhancing its technological expertise and positioning within its reference sector.

De Berti Jacchia advised Nabtesco with a team comprising partners Cristina Fussi and Claudio Corba Colombo, assisted by managing associate Benedetta Mazzotti. Partner Gaspare Roma handled employment matters, while partner Antonella Terranova advised on regulatory aspects.

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FROM BETTING FORECASTS TO A STABLE SOURCE OF INCOME: WHO A SPORTS TRADER IS AND WHAT THEY DO

team valletta — Mon, 04 May 2026 08:45:39 +0000

In the Italian digital landscape, a figure is emerging that is increasingly relevant yet still lacking a clear regulatory framework: the sports trader, an operator who applies financial trading logic and tools to sports betting markets.

On this topic, Antonella Terranova and Gaspare Roma provide an in-depth analysis published in ItaliaOggi, examining:

the operational characteristics of sports trading and the role of betting exchange platforms
the structural differences compared to financial trading, particularly from a regulatory standpoint
the legal issues arising from the absence of a formal legal definition of this role
the potential risks, including criminal liability, for those operating professionally on behalf of third parties

A contribution that highlights how technological evolution is outpacing the law, leaving grey areas that require targeted regulatory intervention.

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