Massimiliano focuses his practice on providing legal advice in litigation both in State courts and arbitral proceedings (before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the Milan Chamber of Arbitration). Massimiliano has represented both Italian and foreign clients, covering a wide range of civil and commercial matters, with a specific focus on financial and corporate issues.

Prior to joining McDermott, Massimiliano gained a wealth of experience working for leading law firms in Milan. Massimiliano has also provided advice on litigation issues concerning: (i) the acquisition of shareholdings, both buy-side and sale-side, drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements and company’s by-laws; (ii) commercial agreements, drafting and negotiating sale and lease agreements of business units, as well as services and supply agreements, distribution and franchising agreements, sponsorship, agency and trademark license agreements.

Previously, Massimiliano lectured in Criminal law at the University of Parma.