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DWF

Insurance

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


DWF

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About

Provided by DWF

DWF Insurance department in Italy offers a full range of complementing services for the insurance sector, including corporate, regulatory, dispute resolution and claims management.

DWF has an in-depth understanding of insurance business and the legal issues that underlie the sector. This combination of legal and industry experience enables us to implement practical and efficient bespoke solutions for our clients. Our international network offers coordinated co-operation across jurisdictions.

Our Insurance and Reinsurance team advise clients across the insurance sector, including litigation/dispute resolution and non-contentious matters.

Our insurance services include:

  1. legal opinions on various regulatory issues
  2. revision and localisation of policy wordings
  3. reports on coverage provided under insurance policies
  4. pre-litigation and litigation claims management
  5.  coverage litigation (including arbitration proceedings)
  6. direct defense of policyholders
  7. multi-jurisdictional litigation
  8. surety bonds and credit
  9. assistance on all types of insurance coverages, including:
  • general liability
  • construction
  • professional liability
  • financial lines (D&O, W&I, FI etc.)
  • employers' liability
  • product liability
  • medical liability, casualty & property
  • business interruption
  • shipping & transportation: marine & aviation
  • credit & financial risks, etc.
  • life insurance (unit / index linked)
  • supplementary pension products

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Insurance - Italy

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DWF is an accomplished law firm that is able to support its clients in various insurance matters, particularly in indemnity issues. The law firm also possesses notable experience in court litigation, including damage claims. Its clients include key insurance players.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • DWF advised The Hartford - Navigators on professional indemnity issues pertaining to an Italian bank.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • DWF is competent, practical and proactive in proposing different solutions and coverages.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • They demonstrate extensive international experience and valuable support for our company in particularly complex cases.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • DWF stands out for its ability to adapt to the company's operational needs.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • DWF possesses a high profile international reach and a high level of legal and technical expertise and specialisation.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • DWF is committed to listening to the client's needs while maintaining a pragmatic and clear approach.

    Insurance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Matteo Cerretti
    Band 2Matteo Cerretti

    Matteo Cerretti

    Matteo Cerretti is a well-regarded lawyer who offers expertise in liability, D&O and damage claims. He is particularly skilled in cross-border matters.

    • Matteo Cerretti is an excellent professional and has a deep understanding of the market and its dynamics.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • He's service-oriented and sees benefits for the customer as the top priority.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Matteo Cerretti is an excellent professional with a practical sense and technical and problem-solving skills.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Matteo is always available and responsive.

      Insurance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at DWF (1)

Italy

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