Christian Di Mauro > Hogan Lovells International LLP > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells International LLP
VIA SANTA MARIA ALLA PORTA 2
20123 MILAN
Italy

Work Department

Litigation

Position

Partner

Career

Christian Di Mauro is a litigation Partner in the Global Product law practice at Hogan Lovells. Christian is an experienced litigator with a focus on product litigation and product-related commercial, advisory, and compliance work and general commercial disputes. Christian’s work also includes assisting technology companies in assessing legal risks and in developing liability mitigation strategies related to the launch of innovative products, as well as handling product crises and coordinating cross-jurisdiction product safety actions.

Product crises have gotten bigger, more expensive, and more complex. They are the subject of media attention, regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits. Clients need to react as promptly and efficiently as possible to minimize potential negative impact on their brand and business. Christian Di Mauro is member of the Crisis Leadership Team at Hogan Lovells and works on helping international and Italian clients responding to product crisis arising out of safety and quality issues, defending product liability claims, liaising with market surveillance authorities, and handling product related regulatory and criminal investigations. The depth of Christian’s experience, which spans over more than 17 years, includes advising on matter involving pharmaceutical products, vaccines, medical devices, electrical and electronic products, connected technologies, motor vehicles and industrial equipment.

Thanks to the work done for life sciences companies over the last decade and to his in-depth knowledge of the industry, Christian “is noted for his experience in the area of life sciences”. Qualified to practice both in Italy and France and being based in both the Milan and the Paris offices, Christian leverages his knowledge of the French legal system and culture to help French clients with operations in Italy and vice versa, leading a team of Italian litigation lawyers specifically dedicated to those clients. Christian was named as Acritas Star in 2017 (in the top 10 globally, in terms of the highest number of independent nominations).

Languages

English, French, Italian

Memberships

The International Association of Defense Counsel

Education

Masters in French business law, University Paris 1 Panthéon – Sorbonne, 2013; Summer course on private international law, The Hague Academy, 2002; Master on international law, University of Milan and Geneva, 2001; Law degree, University of Catania, 2000

Lawyer Rankings

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

(Leading partners)

Christian Di MauroHogan Lovells International LLP

The ‘very knowledgeable‘ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP often acts in civil proceedings involving product liability allegations, in addition to handling the full range of transactional issues and patent infringement cases. Christian Di Mauro leads the team with his ‘unique‘ expertise in product liability, often handling disputes and product safety mandates. Regulatory expert Giuseppe Aminzade has ‘outstanding‘ experience in handling the full spectrum of compliance work, while Chiara Perolari is well-equipped to assist with clinical trial agreements and compliance programs. Giovanni Ghirardi stands out due to his vast knowledge of unfair competition and trade mark work, in addition to handling cross-border patent disputes. Francesca Rolla is a key contact for investigation and compliance work within the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Italy > Dispute resolution

(Leading partners)

Christian Di Mauro – Hogan Lovells International LLP

‘Skilled in mediation, arbitration, and litigation’, Hogan Lovells International LLP is highly knowledgeable at assisting clients in ADR procedures, particularly in international arbitrations. The firm is also equipped to handle white-collar crime proceedings as well as investigations at the multi-jurisdictional level, including whistleblowing procedures under EU law. Practice head Christian Di Mauro focuses on litigation concerning product liability and mass tort, particularly within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Noted members of the team Francesca Rolla is a white-collar crimes expert, and Andrea Atteritano is a seasoned advisor in arbitrations.