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Lorenzo Vitali

Counsel
Co-Head, Media, Sport and Entertainment Sector
About

Lorenzo Vitali is Counsel in the Corporate Department and Co-Head of the Media, Sports and Entertainment Sector. He works in the Rome office. 

He has over fifteen years of experience in complex M&A, governance and litigation transactions, with a particular focus on the media, sports and entertainment sector. He regularly assists major clients in the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors and has a strong specialization in the management of extraordinary transactions, infrastructure projects, and international negotiations. 

Before joining DLA Piper, Lorenzo was Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of AS Roma and, previously, worked with leading international law firms.

Languages
  • Italian
  • English
Education
  • Post graduation course at the University of Chicago Law School
  • Law degree, Cattolica University

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Lorenzo is recognized by international guides (The Legal 500) and industry guides (TopLegal, Inhousecommunity) as one of the leading professionals in the sports and entertainment sector. Lorenzo was named “General Counsel of the Year Entertainment & Sport” by Legalcommunity in 2023 and 2024.

Memberships and Affiliations

Admitted to the Rome Bar