Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 4
Contact number
(+39) 02 30317999About
Provided by DWF
DWF Insurance department in Italy offers a full range of complementing services for the insurance sector, including corporate, regulatory, dispute resolution and claims management.
DWF has an in-depth understanding of insurance business and the legal issues that underlie the sector. This combination of legal and industry experience enables us to implement practical and efficient bespoke solutions for our clients. Our international network offers coordinated co-operation across jurisdictions.
Our Insurance and Reinsurance team advise clients across the insurance sector, including litigation/dispute resolution and non-contentious matters.
Our insurance services include:
- legal opinions on various regulatory issues
- revision and localisation of policy wordings
- reports on coverage provided under insurance policies
- pre-litigation and litigation claims management
- coverage litigation (including arbitration proceedings)
- direct defense of policyholders
- multi-jurisdictional litigation
- assistance on all types of insurance coverages, including:
- general liability
- construction
- professional liability
- financial lines (D&O, W&I, FI etc.)
- employers' liability
- product liability
- medical liability, casualty & property
- business interruption
- shipping & transportation: marine & aviation
- credit & financial risks, etc.
- life insurance (unit / index linked)
- supplementary pension products
Chambers Review
DWF is an accomplished firm that is able to support its clients in various insurance matters, particularly in indemnity issues. The law firm also possesses notable experience in court litigation, including damage claims. Its clients include key insurance players.
Work Highlights
- DWF assisted Liberty Specialist Market with professional indemnity matters in relation to a bankrupt Italian company operating in the football sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at DWF are always available to deal with complex issues."
"The firm is able to really go into detail on sophisticated matters."
"DWF offers high-standard service levels and quick responsiveness."
"The lawyers at DWF are always available to deal with complex issues."
"The firm is able to really go into detail on sophisticated matters."
"DWF offers high-standard service levels and quick responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Matteo Cerretti is a well-regarded lawyer who offers expertise in liability, D&O and damage claims. He is particularly skilled in cross-border matters.
"Matteo provides excellent legal service, always taking into consideration the client's needs. He has very strong commercial awareness and vision."
"He is always available and solution-oriented."
"Matteo knows the insurance market and has a good international network."