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Massimo Proto

Massimo Proto

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Massimo assists Italian and foreign clients in handling civil, commercial, corporate, banking and insurance litigation, both before ordinary courts and in arbitration proceedings, as well as in drafting and conclusion of contracts. Massimo has gained significant experience in arbitrary proceedings and is regularly appointed in ad hoc and administered arbitrations. He appears on the list of arbitrators of the Arbitration Chamber for Public Contracts at ANAC and the Arbitration and Conciliation Chamber of Cooperation. Upon appointment by the Bank of Italy, he was a member of the Arbitro Bancario Finanziario (ABF), College of Rome (2019-2024). He is a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS, since 2023) and the CONI Sports Agents Commission (since 2020).He is a legal expert supporting the functions assigned to the Minister for Sport and Youth (since 2023).

Career

Massimo Proto joined the Firm as of Counsel in 2020 and became a Partner in 2024. Since the same year he has been Head of the “Commercial Litigation” Practice Area.

Professional Memberships

2000, Member of the Rome Bar (Italy); 2007 Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court, Italy

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation: Elite - Italy

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Massimo Proto demonstrates expertise in commercial litigation, including contractual disputes. His client roster comprises companies in the TMT sector.

Strengths

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  • He gives punctual and in-depth examinations, also in the light of the most recent jurisprudential rulings and doctrines, with full understanding of the client's business and organisational dynamics.

    Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide
  • Massimo Proto shows great competence and attention to the customer, even in the management of complex events.

    Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide

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