Giorgio Bitonto

Managing Associate

+39 06 845511

giorgio.bitonto@belex.com

Main office: Rome

Expertise

  • Competition/antitrust, with particular focus on:
    • proceedings before the Italian antitrust authorities and the European Commission concerning dominant position and abuse
    • notification of business concentrations to the Italian antitrust authorities and the European Commission
    • vertical agreements
    • civil proceedings regarding the termination of distribution agreements
  • Key sectors:
    • fashion, luxury goods and design
    • FMCG
    • telecommunications
    • public sector
    • health
    • sport and leisure
    • automotive
  • Foreign languages: English and German

Background

  • Member of the Competition Litigation Task Force
  • Joined the firm in 2014
  • Worked as legal counsel for Ferrero International SA (2013–2014)
  • Work for Procter&Gamble (2009–2013)

Ranking and Awards

The Legal 500 EMEA international legal directory lists Giorgio as an active lawyer in antitrust law in Italy.

Qualifications

  • Member of the Italian Bar
  • Master’s in EU competition law from King’s College, London
  • Law degree from LUISS University of Rome

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