Italy
Reforming Shareholders’ Meetings in Italy: Considerations on the Emerging Reform of the Consolidated Finance Act
While this article was in proof, the Italian Government approved the reform of the capital markets framework. At the time of writing, the final consolidated text, although in line with...Read more
Giuseppe Catalano
Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Affairs, Assicurazioni Generali, Italy
Reconsidering the use of expertise in disputes related to international construction contracts
Our paper aims to describe the evolution of the role of technical experts in avoidance and management of disputes related to international construction contracts, focusing on the energy sector. From...Read more
Edoardo Marcenaro
Former Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs , Enel Grids srl, Italy
Michela Umbro
Legal Counsel, DeliSasson, Italy
Digital Euro Coming into our Lives and Pockets?
This paper aims to summarize the digital euro project that was launched by European Central Bank (“ECB”), in order to try and explain – hopefully in simple terms – the...Read more
Andrea Brancatelli
Assistant General Counsel - Europe, MoneyGram , Italy
Energy Security and New Geopolitical Equilibria Legal Implications for Businesses The Role of the General Counsel Between Law, Corporate Diplomacy, and Geopolitical Risk Management
In recent years, energy security has emerged as one of the central issues on the global geopolitical agenda. The war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, the Red Sea...Read more
Alfonso Levote
General Counsel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy
The Era of Environmental Transparency: comparative analysis of green claims/greenwashing regulations in the European Union, United Kingdom, and United States (2024–2026)
This paper offers a strategic comparative analysis of the regulatory responses across the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (USA) during the crucial 2024–2026 triennium....Read more
Giuseppe Labbozzetta
Legal Counsel, Ferretti Group, Italy
In-house counsels: the invisible heroes who save companies money. In-house counsels work well when you don't see them
In-house counsels are often perceived as a support function, when in fact their work saves companies millions of euros every year. If the contribution of in-house legal departments is not...Read more
Alfonso Levote
General Counsel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy
Energy transition, transition in ADR
The present paper reflects various readings, presentations in seminars and conferences and discussions made in the first half of 2025 as regards the most recent developments in sustainability, its governing...Read more
Edoardo Marcenaro
Former Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs , Enel Grids srl, Italy
Maria Beatrice Deli
Professor of International Law at Universitas Mercatorum, Universitas Mercatorum., Italy
Sustainability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Compliance between European standards and global counter-narrative
The Role (and Ethics) of General Counsels: Guardians of Justice and Values
In an era of increasing regulatory pressure, the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a key step...Read more
Alfonso Levote
General Counsel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy
Corporate culture and in-house legal department performance: an unbreakable bond Strong culture, strong lawyers
Corporate culture is a fundamental element that permeates every aspect of an organization, including a company's legal department. It defines the values, norms, expectations and behaviours that guide employees in...Read more
Alfonso Levote
General Counsel & Investor Relations, Rosetti Marino S.p.A., Italy
Beyond Stereotypes: Cross-Cultural Differences that Matter for Lawyers.jpg&w=256&q=75)
In over two decades as the head of litigation for international companies, I encountered questions of whether cultural differences contributed to our contract disputes with parties in different countries. These...Read more
Michael Mcilwrath
ICC Dispute Resolution Services, CEO, MDisputes, Italy