Giovanni Piazza

As Counsel in our Dispute Resolution Group in Milan, my practice focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy law.

I believe it is crucial for a lawyer to understand the real needs of the client and to get straight to the point. For a litigator it is extremely important being able to explain complex highly issues in simple terms.

Before joining the team at Bird & Bird, I was a junior partner in Italian well-known law firms. I have been the author of publications and articles about commercial law and bankruptcy law. I am also a lecturer in these fields at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano.

• I have defended many Italian and foreign companies in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings.
• I have also acted as presiding arbitrator and party-appointed arbitrator in several proceedings. I advise on all aspects of litigation and arbitration matters, in particular on post-acquisition M&A arbitration/court disputes, as well as on proceedings relating to liability of directors of companies for mismanagement.