The nature of technology is rapidity and volatility, whereas the law is based on rules and stability.  At Dentons we interconnect those spaces. Thanks to our cross-practice approach, we represent a wide range of clients from the IT sector and other industries and can provide you with the stability you need in this constantly changing environment.

We deliver a broad approach and actively advise all industries and public sectors, including financial services, mining, energy, power, government and manufacturing. We advise multinational IT suppliers, venture capital firms, software and energy technology producers and companies from sectors including financial, energy and media.

We can assist you in all of the above areas by:

• Advising on how to secure your R&D process to make sure that all intellectual property developed will belong to you.
• Advising on how to secure your interests in your IT licensing, procurement and maintenance, irrespectively of your position, as a licensee/customer or licensor/provider.
• Advising on various aspects pertaining to your SLAs, that influence your legal position.
• Advising on how to provide and evidence your technology in public procurement processes.
• Advising on project finance based on extensive knowledge of our banking and finance lawyers.
• Mediating disputes with your business partner, both at the pre-litigation and litigation stages.

Our experience and superiority is recognized by international rankings including Chambers Global and The Legal 500 EMEA. “Sources say that Dentons maintains ‘a high standard of professionalism and knowledge’ and ‘It is a dream to work with the firm.’ ‘The lawyers are really flexible.’” (The Legal 500 EMEA, 2013)

Recognition

Denton’s Italian partners Giangiacomo Olivi and Federico Fusco win awards at Legalcommunity IP & TMT Awards 2023

March 25, 2023

Dentons’ Italian partners Giangiacomo Olivi and Federico Fusco were recognized for their excellence at the Legalcommunity IP&TMT Awards 2023. This awards ceremony, hosted by Legalcommunity, one of Italy’s most important online legal magazines, was held in Milan on March 23, 2023. The ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate legal market excellence in the areas of intellectual property protection, telecommunications, and media.

Giangiacomo Olivi named “Lawyer of the Year— TMT” at Legalcommunity IP&TMT Awards 2022

May 20, 2022

Italy: Giangiacomo Olivi was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year—TMT” at the Legalcommunity IP&TMT Awards 2022. The awards ceremony took place on May 19, 2022 in Milan.

Dentons wins four awards at TopLegal Industry Awards 2022

May 13, 2022

Dentons was awarded “Law Firm of the year—Life Sciences” and “Law Firm of the year—Technology,” while Italy Managing Partner Federico Sutti was named “Lawyer of the year—Real Estate” and Partner Giangiacomo Olivi was named “Lawyer of the year—Media” at the TopLegal Industry Awards 2022. This year, the awards ceremony took place in Milan on May 10, 2022.

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Insights

AI and intellectual property rights

January 28, 2025

Global: The rapid advancement of AI continues to raise complex questions about the applicability of intellectual property (IP) laws to AI and AI-generated works. We examine some of the key trends that have emerged globally at the intersection of AI and IP.

Trends and challenges shaping the automotive industry in 2025

January 23, 2025

Global: This article will focus on the integration of software into both manufacturing processes and the products themselves as a key factor in addressing some of these challenges.

AI trends for 2025: Competition and antitrust

January 10, 2025

Global: In 2025, several trends are anticipated in the realm of competition law enforcement as it relates to artificial intelligence.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Paris welcomes Aissatou Sylla Counsel to TMT Group

June 5, 2024

Dentons Paris is pleased to announce the arrival of Aissatou Sylla, Counsel, in its IP&T group. 

Dentons assists Profitroom in attracting new investor

April 16, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders of Profitroom and cyber_Folks on the signing of a preliminary conditional agreement for the sale of a 65 percent stake in the company to MCI Capital. The transaction values Profitroom at PLN 290 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to merger control clearance.

David Šimek joins Dentons as Corporate and M&A partner in Prague

February 8, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Corporate and M&A practice in Prague with the recruitment of David Šimek as a partner as of February 1, 2024. He will focus on mid-size to large cross-border M&A deals, with a particular focus on the technology sector.

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