With over twenty years of experience, largely dedicated to international arbitration, both institutional and ad hoc, Michela D’Avino joins the firm after a long career at a leading Italian law firm, where she was part of both the International Arbitration Focus Team and the Shipping, Transport & Logistics Focus Team.

Over the course of her career, she has advised Italian and international clients on complex cross-border disputes, handling all stages of dispute resolution, starting from the definition of pre litigation strategy. Her arbitration practice focuses in particular on post M&A disputes, construction and infrastructure projects, and international commercial contracts.

She advises clients across a wide range of industries, including energy and infrastructure, services, fashion, and luxury, and has developed significant expertise in arbitrations involving the MENA region, one of the core areas of her practice.

Since 2022, she has been included in the pool of professionals selected by the European Commission as eligible for appointment as arbitrator in bilateral disputes under the EU’s trade agreements with third countries. She has also strengthened her international profile through a secondment at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York and London.

“The arrival of Michela represents a significant step forward in strengthening our International Arbitration practice. Her experience in international arbitration, combined with her deep knowledge of key markets and sectors, will further enhance our team’s capabilities and our ability to assist clients in the most complex cross border disputes,” commented Michelangelo Cicogna, partner and head of the International Arbitration practice at De Berti Jacchia.