I have been practicing as a lawyer for over 30 years with a particular specialization in corporate and commercial law. I am registered with the Milan Bar Association and authorized to act before the Court of Cassation.

I mainly assist Italian or foreign companies and entrepreneurs in the process of internationalization of their business, accompanying them in the reorganization, acquisition or sale of shareholdings (M&A), in the implementation of industrial and infrastructure projects.

I have significant experience gained in the field of Project Financing, energy, logistics, the manufacturing sector and the insurance sector.

After having been a partner in some Anglo-Saxon global firms, I founded and was president of the CRW and Partners and CREA Avvocati Associati law firms.

I was for five years (2013-2018 Senator of the Italian Republic and I dealt with constitutional reforms and relations with the European Union. During the Renzi and Gentiloni governments I was a government advisor for European policies.

Currently I am  of Counsel of the SZA Studio Legale  Firm. I also have my own  private practice in Milan in Via Cappuccio 7. I am a member of the Boards of Directors of some companies including SACE (the Italian export credit agency) and member of the Commission for International Relations (CRINT) of the Bar Association of Milan, founding partner and member of the board of Assobenefit.

Occasionally I lecture in Italy and abroad on topics related to my profession and sustainable development and I am co-author of some works published in London on corporate law, project financing and insurance issues.