GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Italy
Ugo Di Stefano of Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA
Mondadori’s General Counsel is Milan-based Ugo di Stefano, described as “a superstar in the publishing industry,” by interviewees. With over 15 years of experience at the market-leading company, he is highlighted as a solid counsel with strong commercial acumen.
He is well-versed in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts including publishing agreements, M&A, restructurings and disputes as well as labour and employment issues. He has played a key role in supporting the business through its process of digitalisation, which required adapting to new regulations and ensuring the protection of digital rights in content distribution. He is also proficient in data protection matters.
In February 2019, together with colleagues at Mondadori, he founded UGI, an association for in-house lawyers with the idea of recognising their roles not only as lawyers but additionally as business managers.
Di Stefano is an LL.M. graduate from The University of Milan and also holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi in Milan.