Giuseppe Liotine advises clients across all aspects of EU and global competition law, with deep sector experience spanning technology, life sciences, energy (including renewables), and consumer goods.

Giuseppe guides companies active in a wide range of industries on competition law matters involving:

  • Global merger control proceedings across Europe, the Middle East, and Americas
  • Cartel issues
  • Abuse of dominance allegations

A recognized leader in the field, Giuseppe was consultant to the EU Policy Division of the Ministry of Economic Development in Rome.

Giuseppe re-joined Latham after serving as Senior Counsel for Competition at a leading Saudi energy multinational company, where he was in charge of antitrust and foreign subsidies workstreams on several global deals, supporting the company’s strategy in downstream, renewables, new energies, venture capital, and AI.

Before joining Latham, Giuseppe worked in the Rome and London offices of another international law firm.

Giuseppe’s representative experience includes advising:

  • Siemens Healthineers on its US$16.4 billion acquisition of Varian Medical System
  • AMD on its planned US$35 billion acquisition of Xilinx
  • Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company on acquiring a joint control stake in Casa del Caffè Vergnano
  • The Carlyle Group on its €2 billion acquisition of Siemens’ Flender business
  • BC Partners’ portfolio company Forno d’Asolo on acquiring Pasticceria Bindi
  • EQT on acquiring Casa.it, one of Italy’s leading online real estate classifieds platforms
  • A leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supplier on a European Commission abuse of dominance investigation relating to exclusivity agreements
  • Broadcom on abuse of dominance proceedings concerning its set-top-box and modem business and related court proceedings
  • A major technology company on a European Commission investigation into nonpoaching agreements in the technology sector
  • A multinational pharmaceutical company on an abuse of dominance investigation (excessive pricing) launched by the Italian Antitrust Authority and in subsequent litigation before the Italian courts, as well as on a parallel European Commission investigation*
  • A leading Italian cement manufacturer on a cartel investigation by the Italian antitrust authority*
  • A prominent facility management provider on a cartel investigation by the Italian Competition Authority*
  • A leading Italian cardboard and packaging manufacturer on a cartel investigation by the Italian competition authority*
  • A leading global luxury group on antitrust risks connected to brand licensing*
  • A prominent French oil and gas operator on implementing antitrust safeguards related to the joint production and sale of crude oil*
  • A global Turkish airline company on several antitrust, State aid, consumer protection and regulatory issues*
  • A leading Central European gas and oil supplier on applying for an exemption from public procurement rules
  • A leading Italian department store on several consumer protection matters*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • Brussels Bar - E List
  • Italy (Avvocato)

Education

  • LL.M. in Competition Law, King's College London
    High Merit
  • PhD in Regulated Markets Law and Consumer Protection Law, Roma Tre University
    High Merit
  • M.Sc. in Business Administration, LUISS Business School
  • JD, LUISS Guido Carli University
    Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza – Cum Laude

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • French