IPG Law Firm Café S2Ep8 | Football business

A journey into the world of football transfers from a unique perspective: the legal one. We'll delve into the role of agents, the complexity of contracts, and the mechanisms that govern one of the most fascinating and controversial markets in sports.

Leading the conversation, moderated by Marco Pistis, Managing Partner and Founding Partner of IPG Law Firm, will be: Maximilian Mairov, Partner of IPG Law Firm, Graziano Battistini, Agent and former Serie A footballer, and Cristiano Novazio, Attorney at Law and member of the Coordinating Committee, Master in Sports Law, University of Milan Bicocca.

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IPG, Marco Pistis, Maximilian Mairov

Activity area

Employment Law, Tax Law

Sectors

Private Clients, Services, Tertiary Sector

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06/03/2026

IPG Law Firm Café S3Ep1 | Minors and social media: who educates whom?

Digital Education Pacts are becoming, in many communities, a practical tool for developing shared and informed guidelines on the use of smartphones, social media and digital platforms, bringing together schools, families and leisure-time settings within a common educational alliance. We will discuss the topic with: Marco Pistis, Managing & Founding Partner at IPG Law Firm Federico Vai, Partner at IPG Law Firm Oscar Eugenio Maroni, School Principal Alice Di Leva, Pedagogue and Trainer Silvia Di Paola, Psychologist and Psychotherapist A discussion bringing together education, well-being and law: from the Digital Pacts Network to local implementation through school-based models and community initiatives, as well as legal action against Big Tech companies and the European and national debate on minimum age requirements, age-verification systems and the protection of minors online.

10/11/2025

IPG Law Firm Café S2Ep9 | The Giorgio Armani Legacy: big names and generational transitions

Giorgio Armani's recently published handwritten will has once again brought the topic of succession in business and the values that distinguish it to the attention of the public and industry. We discuss this with: Marco Pistis, Managing & Founding Partner of IPG Law Firm Andrea Giammello, Partner of IPG Law Firm Maria Teresa Pelle, Notary at Authentica Notai Associati Gabriele Ghio, Notary at the Turin and Pinerolo Districts A discussion on how law and entrepreneurial vision intertwine at the most delicate moment for families and businesses: the passing of the baton. From the Giorgio Armani Foundation to the role of family members, to the clauses regarding the future listing or sale of the Giorgio Armani group: the Armani will is an emblematic example of how to plan a succession with rigor and foresight.

10/09/2025

Why Italy is hard to scale - explaining the difference between UK and Italian business practice

Is Italy an entrepreneur’s dream or a business nightmare compared to the UK? In part 3 of our Business Without Baggage series, Andy speaks with corporate lawyer Marco Pistis about the cultural and legal contrasts between doing business in Italy and the UK. From relationship-driven deals to bureaucracy that stifles scale, Marco explains why British companies often struggle in Italy - and what they can learn from its unique, trust-first culture. What you’ll learn: Why relationships and trust matter more than rules in Italy The North–South divide: how culture, punctuality, and payments differ How family-run businesses dominate the market - and what that means for outsiders Why bureaucracy and employee protection laws slow scaling How UK businesses can avoid costly mistakes when entering Italy Where the real opportunities lie: Milan, the mid-market, and creative industries

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