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Francesco Mazzocchi

Francesco Mazzocchi specialises in Antitrust and Competition Law and EU Law. He assists undertakings involved in proceedings before the European Commission and the EU courts relating to State aid, cartel and abuse of dominant position. He has gained a significant experience in merger control, especially in multi-jurisdictional filings and regularly advises companies on anticompetitive behavior and in the assessment of cooperation, distribution and licensing agreements. His expertise covers antitrust litigation, including actions for damages (private enforcement) and appeals of decisions by the Italian competition authority (AGCM) before the administrative courts. Francesco regularly deals with cases relating to unfair commercial practices and consumer protection, both before the AGCM and the Italian courts. Moreover, he assists clients on a broad range of EU law-related matters, including the EU Regulation on foreign direct investments and application thereof at a national level. He is the author of several publications in his areas of expertise. · ADVANT Nctm

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About

Francesco Mazzocchi specialises in Antitrust & Competition and EU Law, advising undertakings in proceedings before the European Commission and EU courts on matters including state aid, cartels and abuse of dominant position. He has significant experience in merger control (including multi‑jurisdictional filings), antitrust litigation and private enforcement, and advises on unfair commercial practices, consumer protection and the national application of the EU foreign direct investment regulation; he is the author of several publications in these areas.

Practice areas

Antitrust & CompetitionEU LawMerger ControlCompetition LitigationState AidConsumer ProtectionForeign Direct Investment

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Expertise

State AidCartelsAbuse of Dominant PositionMerger Control (multi‑jurisdictional filings)Antitrust Litigation & Private EnforcementDistribution & Licensing AgreementsUnfair Commercial PracticesConsumer ProtectionEU Foreign Direct Investment Regulation

Education

  • Master’s course in EU Competition Law, King’s College London, 2010
  • Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law, King’s College London, 2009

Admissions

  • Admitted to the Bar of Milan, 2008

Languages

ItalianEnglishFrench