About

Simona Mariani is well regarded in Italy’s legal circles for her expertise in corporate law and governance, as well as her knowledge of international law. Her interest in international legal topics became apparent in 2004, when she completed an LLM qualification in European law at the college of Europe alongside her work at the leading international law firm Hogan Lovells. She then joined another leading law firm, Allen & Overy, where she provided legal advice to clients across Europe on major M&A transactions and other corporate work. Mariani moved in-house in 2007 to join EXOR, a leading European investment firm, as head of legal and corporate affairs, a position that she still holds today. Over the nine years spent at EXOR, Mariani has formed a highly resilient, flexible and well organised team. In recognition of her outstanding leadership qualities, The Council for the United States and Italy recognised her as a ‘Young Leader’ in 2014.