Francesco Fontana

Alberti & Fontana s.t.p., the first law firm registered in the special Bar and Law Society of Vicenza, Italy, was established in January 2005 by the founding partners Francesco Fontana and Nicola Alberti. The lawyers were united by their common enthusiasm and ongoing dialectics
in delving into legal topics linked to corporate dynamics. Alberti & Fontana deals with industrial and intellectual property (trademarks, patents, unfair competition, copyright), labor and corporate law, out-of-court stage (drawing up and providing consultancy for corporate contracts, company deeds, license contracts),  as well as contentious, arbitral and administrative proceedings.

The firm offers assistance in property transactions, and technology transactions, which includes: purchase, decommissioning and valuation of property, also implemented through designated companies or construction companies, handling the relative contracts even during the subsequent stage of tender procedure for renovation, extraordinary maintenance and/or lease.

Partner and CEO Francesco Fontana noted:  “My job ranges from out-of-court consultancy to companies and contentious proceedings regarding industrial property, company and business law.  I am member of LES (Licensing Executive Society) and AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property).

“I deal with technology transfer transactions. In particular my key focus areas include: joint venture agreements; technology licensing, distribution; corporate due diligence; mergers and acquisitions; recovery plans and debt restructuring; protection of trade secrets; company deeds and shareholders’ agreements; license contracts; and transactions of evaluation of intangible assets.

“Our approach to the client is different from one to another and is tailored to meet each client’s unique transaction needs. We involve internal and external experts and consultants, with regard to intellectual property and financial aspects, in order to ensure an efficient approach of the needs and requirements that may emerge throughout the transaction and after closing. Our team has deep experience in a variety of industrial sectors, allowing us to provide practical advice and innovative solutions along with market leading technical know-how. Our main strengths are: deep care for every detail; involve the clients and share with them critical issues and the results obtained; as well as offering the maximum confidentiality in every single operation followed.”

Alberti & Fontana operates at the intersection of technology, commerce and the law. Their priority is to help clients anticipate and overcome legal and regulatory obstacles. At present, the firm’s typical clients are traders, with target customers ranging from small- to medium-companies worth from 10 to 50 million euros, to large corporations worth up to 250 million euros.