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Francesco Cerasi

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An adept lawyer who is noted for his experience advising clients with regard to transactional mandates such as acquisition, regulatory and portfolio reinsurance work.
— Chambers Europe 2022
About

Francesco Cerasi focuses on corporate and commercial law, M&A transactions and insurance matters. He advises domestic and international clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and cross-border deals.

He has extensive experience advising industrial groups and insurance operators on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, including regulatory aspects. He also acts as liquidator in corporate procedures.

Francesco is the founder of AICOM, where he leads the Insurance Department and sits on the Executive Committee. Before joining DLA Piper in 2004, he worked with leading international law firms. He regularly speaks at conferences on insurance law and litigation topics.

Areas of FocusInsuranceCorporate
Professional QualificationsAvvocato admitted to the Rome BarSupreme Court Lawyer (Avvocato Cassazionista) admitted to the Rome Bar (Ordine Avvocati di Roma)
Languages
  • Italian
  • English

Awards

Francesco is ranked in the Insurance section of Chambers Europe and mentioned in The International Who's Who of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers.
Education
  • Law degree, cum laude, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
  • English Law Introductory: Business Law, London Polytechnic
  • Academy of American and International Law, Dallas

Seminars

Francesco participates as a speaker in seminars and conferences organized by various companies, covering topics related to insurance law and litigation in general.

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Francesco worked for leading international and Italian law firms.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Founder and Board Member, Italian Compliance Association (AICOM)
  • Member, Alumni Association Academy of American and International Law
  • Member, International Bar Association, Section on Legal Practice