Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is widely recognised for its outstanding insurance team adept at handling contentious and non-contentious issues. The team assists with a range of insurance matters including regulatory, transactional and compliance issues. Its lawyers also handle claims under D&O and PI policies, and the firm is particularly popular among multinational insurance companies for its extensive network. DLA Piper is frequently instructed by a broad clientele, encompassing insurers and reinsurers.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented Tokio Marine HCC in an arbitration against Investire SGR in relation to a W&I policy taken out in the context of the acquisition of a real estate portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All the lawyers in the team at DLA Piper are highly qualified and able to meet the different needs of our company."
"The insurance team at DLA Piper is excellent in providing both daily consultancy and more complex legal advice."
"The team demonstrates that it fully understands the customer's needs and respects the timing required by the cases."
"They have a good knowledge of the market."
"They anticipate clients' needs and guide the customer to resolve critical issues."
"All the lawyers in the team at DLA Piper are highly qualified and able to meet the different needs of our company."
"The insurance team at DLA Piper is excellent in providing both daily consultancy and more complex legal advice."
"The team demonstrates that it fully understands the customer's needs and respects the timing required by the cases."
"They have a good knowledge of the market."
"They anticipate clients' needs and guide the customer to resolve critical issues."
Notable Practitioners
Bruno Giuffré is an eminent lawyer who is called upon by clients for his skills in litigious matters, with a focus on D&O disputes and professional liability. He is a popular choice of counsel for clients in the construction sector.
"Bruno is able to provide an excellent level of service with a good awareness of customers' needs."
"He has a complete vision of the case and a problem-solving perspective."
"Bruno is one of the most valuable and recognised insurance lawyers in Italy."
David Marino is a distinguished lawyer who advises on a range of matters including policy structuring and regulatory framework. His clients include several multinational insurance groups who additionally seek counsel in litigious mandates.
"David is very flexible, client-oriented and practical."
"David has a very good understanding of the insurance market in Italy and economic and regulatory backgrounds, as well as the complexities of matters."
Francesco Cerasi is an adept lawyer who is noted for his experience advising clients with regard to transactional mandates such as sales and regulatory work, as well as PI policy matters. He is based in Rome.
"Francesco provides excellent performance in both judicial and extrajudicial contexts."
Chiara Cimarelli is based in Rome and is sought out for her skills advising on cross-border acquisition mandates and regulatory issues. She often assists large insurance companies.
"Chiara is always available, curious and enthusiastic for any matter that clients submit to her."
"She is always up to date with new laws and regulations. She takes care of her clients."
"Chiara has a good understanding of the market and strong technical expertise."
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