Giulia Zappaterra > DLA Piper > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

The team at DLA Piper is comprised of experts across the entire field of TMT, combining knowledge in telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, gaming, outsourcing and IP to deliver for its market-leading clients. The firm’s clientele includes developers in the computer software, automotive and cryptocurrency fields as well as telecoms providers, media companies and consulting firms. Overseeing the practice, Giulio Coraggio excels in advising clients on major AI projects in Europe and significant cyberattacks. Centred in Rome, Alessandro Boso Caretta focuses on providing transactional and contentious support for clients in the telecoms sector. Alessandro Ferrari is an IP specialist and a seasoned advisor on public tenders for IT solution providers. Giulia Zappaterra adds data protection and cybersecurity nous, whilst Giacomo Lusardi brings commercial and IP law knowledge to the team. All lawyers are based in Milan unless stated otherwise.

Part of the firm’s IP and tech department, DLA Piper’s Milan-based data privacy and protection group has notable expertise in data-driven projects, managing cyberattacks, and navigating privacy-related disputes. It recently also assisted several major clients with the establishment of AI compliance programmes. Heading up the group, Giulio Coraggio‘s notable track record includes advising cryptocurrency providers on the exploitation of blockchain-related data; Giulia Zappaterra is a privacy, data protection and cybersecurity expert; and Cristina Criscuoli specialises in privacy and data protection matters in the life sciences and financial sectors.