Group general counsel | Duferco
Federico Piccaluga
Group general counsel | Duferco
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What advice would you give junior lawyers who wish to become as successful as yourself in the industry?
The two key elements of success that I would recommend to all future in-house industry leaders are expertise and empathy.
They are two fundamental qualities that will enable your career progression and will bring results to your organisation.
In addition to that, your attitude will make the difference, and with respect to that I can suggest you to: Continuously learn and improve — keep learning and expanding your skills in the field. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations and seek out opportunities for professional development and growth; build a strong network — this will make the difference in building a successful career. Connect with others in your field and build meaningful relationships. Attend industry events, join professional associations, and engage in online communities.
Group general counsel | Duferco
Federico Piccaluga is the general counsel of Duferco Group, and a qualified lawyer with international in-house experience in cross-border transactions such as joint ventures and M&A. He is a graduate in law from the University of Genoa, where from 2001 to 2004 he has been assistant professor of civil law, holding a scholarship for research activities at the University of Paris II.
In 2004 he joined Duferco Group. Before joining the top holding company in 2017, he was general counsel of DufEnergy Trading — now, DXT Commodities — where he had international exposure to energy and commodities trading such as gas, power, LNG, oil, iron ore. As general counsel of Duferco Group, he provides legal, compliance, and strategic advice to the board of directors of the companies belonging to Duferco. He is in charge of negotiating the agreements relating to major transactions of organisation and oversees Duferco Group Sustainability activities.
Since 2019 he has been appointed non-executive board member of Wesii, an Italian start-up operating worldwide, that provides cutting-edge multispectral inspection services.
Federico is a founding member and vice-president of the Swiss Energy Law Association (SELA). He also actively participates in different organisations including the Swiss Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in which he holds the role of Country Representative for Switzerland.
