How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

After the pandemic and in an increasingly complex geopolitical scenario, dealing with instability has become essential. In this context, the general counsel can play a key-role, supporting business in risk management and mitigation plans with a strong proactive approach. Dialogue with all corporate functions is crucial to assess and address potential legal risks as rapidly as possible, ensuring that such considerations are integrated within the decision-making processes for the overall business strategy. Therefore, I have made sure to prioritise clear and comprehensive communication with key stakeholders on an ongoing basis, implementing periodic moments for update and discussion. Moreover, I make sure that legal guidelines, standards, and procedures are periodically revised and updated to reflect possible needs in a timely manner and shared with all functions for efficient implementation.

What are the major cases or transactions you have been involved in recently?

In my role as Head of Legal & Compliance of a rapidly growing company participated by investment funds, I am involved in equity transactions, significant investment deals and M&A transactions for the acquisition of investment capitals and strategic assets. In addition, important partnership agreements, research & development contracts and framework sales contracts for major customers in the aerospace, energy and oil & gas industries have been signed over the past year.

How do you prioritize diversity and inclusion within your legal department, and what initiatives have you implemented to foster a more inclusive and equitable work environment?

I have contributed to the drafting and implementation of a Gender Equality Policy, which was adopted by the Company two years ago, and to the establishment of a Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, of which I am a member, which is responsible for evaluating, adopting and implementing concrete measures to create a truly open, inclusive and diverse working environment. Within the Committee, I helped to define a strategic plan in line with the guidelines contained in UNI PdR 125:2022, through the definition of specific indicators, following an analysis of strengths and weaknesses and through the strong involvement of all departments, adding new objectives and detailing concrete actions aimed at promoting gender equality and equal opportunities for all, including the implementation of a dedicated control system.