LAWYER PROFILE

Domenico Colella

Europe 2026

Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati

Ranked in 2 practice areas

TMT: Information Technology

Italy

17 years ranked

TMT: Data Protection

Italy

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati

Europe

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property - Media - Technology

Corporate M&A

Career

Domenico Colella graduated with a law degree cum laude from Bari University and was then involved in civil law research by Professor Michele Costantino.

He was in-house counsel at Banca Cattolica S.p.A. and afterwards associate at the Rome office of the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. In 2001 he co-founded the firm Portolano Colella Cavallo where he led the IP, Outsourcing and Technology practices of the firm for over ten years. In 2012 Domenico joined Orsingher Avvocati Associati.

Professional Memberships

He is past Co-chair of the Privacy, E-Commerce and Data Security Committee of ABA (American Bar Association) International Law and Practice Section, a member of the Tax & Legal Committee of AIFI (Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association), former Local Representative for Italy and member of the Board of Directors of ITechLaw. In 2024 Domenico was appointed Officer of the Technology Committee and Vice-chair of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of IBA.

He was admitted to practice in 1997 and, since 2011, he has rights of appearance before the Italian Supreme Court.

Publications

He has authored various publications on Information Technology and outsourcing contract law, has co-authored the “Doing Business” report published by the World Bank.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

TMT: Information Technology - Italy

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Domenico Colella is well versed in a wide range of information technology mandates, including software applications, data protection issues, contractual matters and outsourcing deals.

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TMT: Data Protection - Italy

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Domenico Colella is well versed in a wide range of information technology mandates, including software applications, data protection issues, contractual matters and outsourcing deals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Domenico is simply a star. We feel in good and safe hands when he is by our side.
TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
Domenico Colella provides an excellent level of client service, combining high sophistication with strong commercial awareness. He is responsive, pragmatic and business-oriented, and always able to deliver advice that is not only legally accurate but also aligned with our strategic objectives.
TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
Domenico is a point of reference and someone you can always turn to for advice.
TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
He is an absolute guru in his field.
TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide
Domenico has high-level competence and awareness. He is authoritative and reliable.
TMT: Information TechnologyChambers European Guide