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Milan, December 22, 2025 – LawaL Legal & Tax Advisory expands its structure and strengthens its consulting services with the arrival of Pierpaolo Maio, as Partner, and the establishment of the new Data Governance & Strategy department.
With a solid background in Digital Compliance, Life Sciences Law, and Data Protection, Mr. Maio brings to LawaL experience gained on complex projects with a high regulatory content, with a specific focus on Italian and European legislation. His professional activity covers strategic areas such as GDPR compliance, AI Act, Data Act, NIS2, and Legislative Decree 231/2001, integrating vertical skills in the definition of advanced data governance models, integrated compliance programs, document retention, and regulatory assistance in the healthcare and technology sectors. Particularly active on issues of artificial intelligence in healthcare, Mr. Maio assists leading life sciences and technology companies in managing compliance requirements relating to clinical trials, medical devices, and large-scale healthcare data processing. He regularly participates as a speaker at legal seminars in Italy and abroad and teaches in master’s and postgraduate training programs.
Alongside Pierpaolo Maio’s arrival, Daniela Lucia Calabrese also joins the department as Senior Associate. A Digital Specialist and Cyber Legal, Policy & Compliance Officer, she has experience in digital compliance, cyber security, and digital preservation. She is an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor and, as Preservation Manager, has expertise in ISO 16363 audits and the OAIS – ISO 14721 model. She assists public administrations and companies in defining compliance and audit strategies on NIS2, GDPR, AI Act, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and NIST CSF, with a particular focus on digital preservation, document management, and infrastructure security.
The new Data Governance department integrates synergistically with the firm’s existing practices, further strengthening LawaL’s ability to offer multidisciplinary advice on operations that require structured regulatory oversight in the areas of data protection, digital compliance, and responsible information systems management.
With this addition, LawaL confirms its growth strategy and ongoing commitment to supporting clients in addressing the new challenges posed by regulatory and technological developments.