Alberto Rho currently oversees matters related to legal affairs, insurance and corporate for the ATM group, who provide transport services to the city of Milan and some surrounding municipalities including...

Previous in-house roles, as legal counsel at Dow Italia and Italian general counsel at Capgemini, have given Alessandra Ferrari a wealth of experience to use in her role as general...

Currently working as senior counsel and deputy general counsel at SAES Group, a large corporation listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, Alessandro Altei has been described as a professional who...

Assuming his current position of head of legal and corporate affairs for Salvatore Ferragamo in October 2011, Alessandro Curotti adds his experience at the luxury fashion group to over a...

Andrea Moretti is head of legal for eBay’s Italian operations and all legal matters relating to its Italian platform, eBay.it. He has extensive knowledge of the IP, data privacy and...

An experienced legal professional with strong expertise in corporate governance and joint venture work, Andrea Parrella has had a highly impressive legal career with a distinct focus on the aerospace...

For over 13 years Andrea Pezzangora has been general counsel at Benetton, an Italian multinational fashion and consumer goods business that operates in over 120 countries globally. Pezzangora’s team provides...

Antonella Andrioli has been the director of legal and corporate affairs for the Valentino Fashion Group since February 2006. As one of the most iconic Italian fashion and luxury groups,...

Moving in-house after a short spell in private practice, Antonella Centra’s career path has taken her through notable Italian companies such as Prada, Wind and Bottega Veneta before being appointed...

Antonino Cusimano has a diverse educational background with studies completed in Italy at Università degli Studi di Palermo and in the USA at the University of Utah and Harvard Law...

The Italian business of the American photovoltaic cells manufacturer SunPower is the most profitable subsidiary of the company outside the US. An Italian lawyer with regional responsibilities across several countries...

With 10 years’ experience at Italy’s largest insurance company, Antonio Cangeri has been group general counsel of the Generali group since the end of 2012. He assumed his current position...

Established in 1905, Aedes was the first real estate holding company to be listed on the Milan stock exchange. A seasoned real estate lawyer with a strong understanding of asset...

A former army officer, Bepi Pezzulli embarked on his legal studies in LUISS Guido Carli University and subsequently gained LLM and JD qualifications from New York University School of Law...

‘One of the key contributors’ in achieving the company’s results, Carlo Ciccarelli has a proven track record of in-house legal success; having negotiated complex contracts, spin offs, acquisitions, mergers and...

Carlo Daneo is a hugely respected in-house lawyer who has overseen some of the most complex corporate and commercial matters in the European auto industry. For more than 10 years...

An exceptional financial lawyer with knowledge and expertise across a whole range of financial transactions, Carmelo Reale currently oversees the strategic legal affairs function at Generali, one of the most...

Daniele Novello began his career at Total E&P Italia in 2010 after practicing as an associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for over four years. With private practice experience in both...

Daniele Parla is head of corporate and investment banking for Italy at the banking giant UniCredit, having previously acted as Credit Suisse’s Italian head of legal investment banking. Taking charge...

Overseeing two teams as part of his multifaceted role, Davide Spreafico leads both the legal advice and legal shared services (including litigation and governance) functions at Barclays Italy, a position...

Joining AIG Italy in 2011 at a time when there was no internal legal department, Diego Manzetti is responsible for the creation and operation of the legal function within the...

After nearly 100 years of operation in the banking sector, Consorzio di Credito per le Opere Pubbliche (Crediop) is facing difficult times. The Italian infrastructure and public utilities specialist lender, formerly...

Elisabetta Lunati is responsible for all legal matters, including litigation, at Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest domestic lender and second-largest bank by assets. The Euro Stoxx 50 bank was formed in...

An internationally experienced in-house lawyer having previous roles based in Florence, London and Paris, Emiliano Berti currently manages a team of nearly 80 people as head of legal and compliance...

In reshaping and resizing the legal department at the Italian branch leading pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, Enrico-Carlo Baccetti can take credit for the evolution of the function into ‘an integral...

In 2013 Fabio Fagioli became general counsel of the Maire Tecnimont group after proving his competency in previous roles including at Technip KTI S.p.A (a subsidiary of Technip Italy S.p.A.),...

An internationally educated lawyer Fabio Missori, completed his post graduate studies at Georgetown University Law Centre and boasts 10 years’ experience in private practice and a further 18 years in-house....

With an in-house career enriched by over two decades of experience and spanning two of Italy’s most well-known clothing brands, Prada’s group legal director Fabrizio Caretta has a number of...

Fabrizio Minneci, chief legal officer at Ferrero, the global consumer goods company privately owned by the Ferrero family, boasts a remarkable legal career of over two decades. Starting out as...

Moving in-house after a spell as an associate in Allen & Overy’s Milan office, Federico Dal Poz acted as general counsel for major energy company Sorgenia for six years before...

Federico Finzi’s past record of working in some of Italy’s most innovative technology companies allows him to successfully provide ongoing legal support as general counsel to the Italian business of...

As head of legal and business affairs at Warner Music Italy, Filippo Pardini works in a unique and fascinating role combining legal and business aspects of the music group. Refusing...

In her role as legal and HR manager at Rentokil Initial, one of world’s leaders in the provision of pest control, washroom hygiene and workwear solutions, Francesca Ferretti is responsible...

Francesca Renzulli operates as the general counsel for Anima Holding, a leading independent operator in the Italian asset management industry. She also acts as the GC of Anima’s wholly owned...

When Francesca Secco joined Gruppo Stilo, the investment holding company with a specialisation in commercial and residential property, in 2007, the company’s legal department was non-existent. Her first duty was...

Responsible for overseeing all compliance programs of Avio Aero’s group of companies, Francesco Bortone brings several years of experience gained in private practice and GE’s various business units. Taking up...

Based in the corporate headquarters in Milan, Francesco Chiappetta oversees the department responsible for providing legal support at the world’s fifth-largest tyre manufacturer, Pirelli. Chiappetta joined the company in July...

Moving to an in-house legal career after around a decade as an IT and intellectual property rights private practice lawyer, Francesco Paolino currently acts as regional legal lead for Italy...

Shell’s Italian division plays an important part in the company’s European operations. Shell has recently sold its downstream assets in Italy, including retail outlets, distribution and logistics in order to...

Based in Parma, Franco Guariglia is an exceptional legal professional with vast experience in the consumer goods industry, over 25 years of which have been spent at Barilla, the world’s...

With a truly international remit, Gabriella Dore is currently in charge of a 34-strong legal team dedicated to providing legal support for Fox Networks in the group’s European and African...

After several in-house roles with household brands across different industries, including Pirelli and Barilla, Giacomo Leo spent seven years as the general counsel of Poltrona Frau, a leading company in...

Described as a ’truly reliable person’ and a ‘solutions oriented’ lawyer, Mario Scarfini’s legal career has developed rapidly after completing his law degree in 2001. Over the past 15 years,...

Before her appointment as general counsel of high-end apparel and fashion company Furla, Giorgia Armanni acquired her legal expertise through a combination of private practice and in-house positions. Moving over...

When US auto manufacturer Chrysler filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2009 it was forced to undergo a painful reorganisation that damaged both staff and creditors. For Fiat, however,...

Since being admitted to the Italian Bar in 2007, Giorgio Gravina has held several in-house positions and one position in private practice, and is currently in charge of the legal...

Giorgio Martellino, general counsel and compliance officer at Acquedotto Pugliese, the operator of public infrastructure for the drinking water supply of the Pugila region, has had a highly impressive in-house...

‘Be clear, be timely, be practical’, Giorgio Melega states this is the mission of his legal department. Taking charge of a worldwide function of 12 employees, Melega has been chief...

With a rich pool of both legal expertise and in-house managerial experience to draw on, Milan-based Giovanni Cerutti has been general counsel and risk officer at leading IT services provider...

A young and ambitious lawyer, Giuliana Losavio has earned a formidable reputation in her legal career spanning 12 years. Starting out as a legal specialist in 2004, after two years...

With a team of 60 employees reporting into him from around the world, Giuseppe Conti acts as general counsel for the Rome-based multinational renewable energy corporation Enel Green Power. Achieving...

Overseeing a team of mixed professionals including lawyers, paralegals and engineers, Giuseppe Manzo has spent over five years with the Techint group after being hired from a role in private...

Head of legal and compliance at Nomura’s Italian branch, Laura Del Favero has made numerous changes to the workings of the investment bank’s legal and compliance department. In doing so,...

Moving in-house after a career in the public sector, most notably with the Italian Treasury, Laura Segni has held the role of general counsel at Banca IMI since November 2014....

Ioana Fior has a rich experience of working in-house and has particularly impressed with contributions to many complex, global projects that have greatly benefited her companies. Described by her colleagues...

After starting his career at private practice law firms, Luca Braulin moved in-house to the international banking and financial services sector first with ING, and later at Pioneer Investments, and...

Crossing over from a career in private practice and public notaries, Luca Gentile has been head of legal at Aviva’s Italian branch since April 2013. With international experience, Gentile is...

General counsel at Giuseppe Zanotti, the creator of the luxury fashion brand of the same name, Lucia Capotondi’s previous experience includes a mix of in-house and private practice positions. Her...

Starting as a property and real estate legal specialist, Manfredi Giacomoni has been at multinational retailer IKEA since 2007. Currently operating as the legal manager for IKEA in Italy, Giacomoni...

Relied on by the company to give ‘smart legal solutions to complex problems of business management’, Marcella Zacchei leads a team of eight legal staff around the world that support...

Marcello Dolores joined Discovery Networks in 2012, and assumed the position of vice president of the mass media and entertainment company in 2014. Currently responsible for the entire legal and...

With over 25 years of experience managing legal matters relevant to international enterprises, Marco Lorefice has advised Edison on all major topics from commercial advisory to litigation in the oil...

Appointed general counsel of Snam in January 2010, Marco Reggiani oversees three separate functions at the Italian natural gas infrastructure company. Utilising both the legal and managerial expertise accrued during...

Described as a ‘skilled professional‘, Margherita Boccia has had a long and successful career with a good blend of in-house and private practice experience. Currently serving as deputy head of...

Joining Fujitsu over four years ago, Maria Strada was charged with setting up the overall office function in her role as head of commercial and legal for Italy, which then...

A renowned problem-solver with ‘top technical competences’, Marilù Capparelli swiftly rose to her current position of regional legal director of Google’s EMEA region. After a 10 year stint in private...

After a period working in private practice for different law firms in Milan and London, Massimo Mantovani joined the legal department of the flagship Italian energy corporation Eni in 1993....

Joining the company in October 2009 and establishing the legal department over the 2009/10 period; Massimo Romano is responsible for the structure, mission and performance of the legal department at...

Massimo Sanvito is a dual-qualified lawyer (admitted in England and Italy) who has developed a reputation for his understanding of various industries and deep knowledge of how businesses operate internally....

Mauro Albino is a highly qualified lawyer with extensive experience in the banking sector and a strong educational background. Following the completion of his legal studies at Università Cattolica del...

Michela Schizzi is a seasoned legal professional with previous experience at major international law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Schizzi is described as a ‘clever and skillful lawyer, gifted...

A highly-experienced and multilingual corporate counsel with a track record of success in complex international affairs, Michelangelo Damasco can cite years of industry experience across different sectors in addition to...

Prior to beginning her in-house career at the Italian entity of the international electronic and healthcare company Phillips in 2002, Paola Nocerino worked in two law firms in Milan, following...

Described by his peers as a ‘skilled and brilliant lawyer’, who is known for his ‘remarkable legal knowledge’ and ‘business responsiveness’, Paolo Amato has been with Old Mutual Wealth Italy,...

International fitness equipment manufacturers Technogym have been supported by Paolo Fabiani’s legal department in recent years, particularly with matters related to the ‘significant increase of the business operations of the...

Paolo Quaini’s legal education at Università degli Studi di Genova is complemented by commercial courses completed at Bocconi University in Milan and London Business School, adding a unique business perspective...

Paolo Scortichini is the general counsel for renowned Italian automotive brand Maserati. Based in Modena, Scortichini is highlighted by his peers for having a tremendous amount of expertise in both...

Patrizia Carrozza rejoined the electronics company in SAES Getters, the electrical components and solutions supplier, as general counsel in January 2016, having previously worked there between 2000 and 2010. As...

A lawyer with an international education, obtaining legal qualifications from the University of Rome and Columbia University, Pierfrancesco De Rossi is praised for his exemplary leadership skills and ability to...

Pietro Arosio has been with UBS in Italy since 2002, holding the position of head of corporate and legal affairs between 2002 and 2009, the position of head of legal...

Holding the position as general counsel of Esso’s Italian subsidiary for almost 20 years, Raimondo Rinaldi takes pride in his legal department being recognised as ‘critical to flawless operations’ in...

A well-recognised name in the Italian in-house community, Riccardo Quagliana started his legal career at international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a trainee in 1996 and worked there for...

Providing an ‘instrumental supporting function at every level’, Roberto Moresco acts as the head of international legal affairs for Fashion Box at its group headquarters covering the 26 subsidiaries of...

In charge of legal and compliance at the Italian Football Federation since September 2015, Sabina Fasciolo is able to rely on over seven years’ experience during her previous role at...

Sandra Mori replaced Coca-Cola’s long-standing European general counsel Christopher Barnard in 2010. With a team of 45 lawyers operating in 12 countries she is responsible for all legal and regulatory...

Savino Casamassima is a highly skilled legal professional, praised by his colleagues for his ‘pragmatic approach and his quickness in understanding and managing complex issues’. With a vast experience in...

Sebastien Bumbolo has overseen the legal function of Adriatic LNG, designer, builder and operator of the unique LNG Terminal located in the northern Adriatic Sea, for just over eight years....

Currently general counsel for Fendi, part of the LVMH group, Sergio Marini has provided legal advice to the luxury goods company for the past one and a half years. An...

Silvia Carteny is a seasoned lawyer with over two decades of experience in legal, compliance and human resource related work. She has been at the helm of the legal function...

Based in Pescara, Silvia Di Donato is currently head of legal at the Italian real estate company IGD. With a property portfolio of €1.9bn, IGD is regarded as one of...

Silvia Piccorossi is director of legal and corporate affairs for one of the most active airports in Italy, a position which she has held since 1999. During her time in...

Simona Mariani is well regarded in Italy’s legal circles for her expertise in corporate law and governance, as well as her knowledge of international law. Her interest in international legal...

Simona Musso has been at the forefront of legal work at a number of leading Italian companies during her in-house career. Over the course of the past 20 years, Musso...

Milan-based Simone Davini was appointed head of legal and corporate affairs at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in October 2010, taking advantage of his already rich experience within the...

Simone Massenti is vice president of legal affairs for Italy at the multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. With a wealth of in-house legal experience and strong expertise in the pharmaceuticals sector,...

‘The most challenging aspect of my role has been to make the business people understand that lawyers are not just “contract checkers” or “letter writers”, but can contribute actively and...

Leading a 15-strong team of legal and non-legal professionals, Stefania Bergamo has spent her three years at the flagship insurance company having joined in 2010. With previous experience in an...

Described as an ‘honest and transparent lawyer’, who is ‘skilled and fast in task execution’, Stefano Giberti is well regarded in Italy for his expertise in the healthcare sector. His...

Tanya Jaeger de Foras joined Whirlpool, the multinational manufacturer of home appliances, in June 2015 as vice president and chief legal officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa, with the...

Having made ‘substantial changes’ to the Piaggio group legal department, Ulisse Spada presides over a function organised into three main areas of practice, marking a change to the previous structure...

Based in Rome, Valerio Bruno oversees a team of 15 people in his role of director of legal services contracting at Accenture. During the five years he has spent in...