ADG Legal

Partner

Francesco is a Partner at ADG Legal and has extensive experience in corporate, commercial, and contract law, as well as a broad range of related real estate matters. Prior to joining ADG Legal, Francesco worked on projects across a number of regions (including the EU, UK, Middle East, Africa, LATAM, and APAC), drafting and negotiating a wide range of different contract types for domestic and cross-border transactions in various industries.

Having graduated with full marks in Law from LUISS University of Rome, Francesco started his career in the corporate department of BonelliErede (Top-Tier 1 and Italy’s largest law firm). He later moved in-house, first at Gucci (luxury fashion company) and then Axitea (global physical and cyber security provider), before relocating to Dubai. During his time in-house, Francesco worked closely with shareholders, directors, CFOs, COOs and other key stakeholders. The knowledge, experience, and insight gained allowed him to become familiar with the underlying dynamics of companies and their legal departments and, thus, to fully understand clients’ perspectives and needs.

Francesco’s local-to-global expertise has been recognised through regular invitations to speak at conferences, including those organised by leading consultancy firms and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Dubai. He has also been approached by the London Business School to offer his corporate law knowledge as a mentor for startups in the MENA region.

Outside of the workplace, Francesco is involved with several esteemed international organisations, including the Rotary Club of Dubai, where he is a board member and holds the distinguished Fellowship Chair. He is also a longstanding member and current Censor at the Lions Club Universitario Roma Parioli, as well as the founder and Chapter Leader of the Dubai LUISS Alumni Network.

Throughout his career, Francesco has remained committed to volunteering time to undertake pro-bono activities, offering his legal advice at, among others, the Holy Trinity Church in Oud Metha, Dubai.

A native Italian speaker and fluent in English, Francesco also has a good command of Spanish.

Fluent in Italian and English with a working knowledge of Spanish.