Sydney Lawyer Conquers the Waves, Completes Daring Swim from Italy to Albania

Sydney, Australia — In a remarkable feat of endurance and personal challenge, a Sydney-based lawyer recently accomplished an extraordinary long-distance swim, traversing the stretch of water that separates Italy from Albania. This crossing, not commonly attempted by swimmers, stands as a testament to both physical strength and sheer human will. The swim, spanning approximately 91 kilometers, was completed over a significant duration of nearly 50 hours. It poses unique challenges due to its length, variable sea conditions, and a challenging marine environment. The athlete took on this daunting task, prompted not only by personal ambition … Read more

Hogan Lovells Strengthens Italy Practice with Major M&A and Finance Team Hire

Milan and Rome, Italy – International law firm Hogan Lovells has made a major addition to its team in Italy with the hire of a 23-lawyer mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and finance group from Orrick. Led by former managing partner for Europe, Patrizio Messina, this team brings a wealth of experience and expertise in structured finance, debt capital markets, and M&A matters. The group will join Hogan Lovells in Milan and Rome, along with trainees and business services staff, making up a total of more than 30 individuals. Hogan Lovells CEO, Miguel Zaldivar, describes the … Read more

OpenAI Faces Potential Ban in Italy as Data Protection Authority Accuses Breach of EU Privacy Rules

Milan, Italy – The Italian Data Protection Authority (IDPA) has accused OpenAI of violating privacy and data protection regulations in the European Union (EU). According to a statement from the IDPA, OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology allegedly breaches the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs information privacy within the region. The IDPA’s allegations stem from a recent investigation into OpenAI’s data scraping practices, prompted by complaints from civil society organizations. These organizations claim that OpenAI collected personal data without proper consent. It is essential to note that the IDPA’s statement does not imply guilt, and … Read more