Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ESG and sustainability, Corporate, Joint ventures and investments, Private wealth and charities, Public mergers and acquisitions

Senior Associate,  London

Matteo is a senior associate in our London pro bono team, with a focus on impact finance and charity law advisory.

Matteo works on pro bono matters for our global impact investment and social finance practice, and in the firm’s Charities Practice.

Matteo is listed as a 'Leading Associate' in Legal 500 UK 2024 (Charities and not-for-profit), and an 'Associate to Watch' in Chambers (UK) 2024 (Charities). He is praised by clients for being "excellent to work with. His responsiveness and professionalism have been superb, and he's been very willing to provide advice and support."

Matteo is one of the only pro bono lawyers ever included in The Lawyer Hot 100, and was particularly commended for his focus on legal innovation in "helping purpose-driven organisations tackle society's biggest challenges".

Matteo also won "Young Practitioner of the Year" at the STEP Awards in 2022, with judges noting that Matteo "has all the qualities of an outstanding advisor, equipped not just technically but also demonstrating empathy for the charities and causes he is assisting, and at the forefront of trends that affect his clients. Over and above, he has a big heart and enormous social consciousness, with a genuine commitment to championing social justice, diversity and inclusion."