Expertise

Leveraging on her long lasting experience in cross border transactions, she takes the lead in coordinating complex multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary transactions involving various European, African and Middle Eastern players.

Her practice involves corporate and M&A, commercial law matters, corporate governance and ESG

She is also in charge of the coordination of the business development initiatives across Africa and Middle East, in coordination with the local teams

Key sectors:

• Luxury market
• African market
• Foreign Languages: English, Spanish
• Background
• Member of the Africa Team
• Member of the Art and Cultural Property Focus Team
• Member of the Luxury Focus Team
• Member of the Corporate Governance Focus Team
• Member of Covid-19 Task Force
• Made partner in 2019
• Made local partner in 2016
• Joined the firm in 2003

Ranking and Awards

• The Legal 500 EMEA international legal directory lists Francesca as an expert in Italy in the luxury sector.

Testimonials

“Francesca Secondari is an outstanding lawyer with a thorough knowledge of the luxury sector and a wide international experience: conclusive, proactive, fully dedicated, a real partner of the client.”

(The Legal 500 EMEA)

Qualifications

• Member of the Italian Bar
• Member of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados of Madrid
• Law degree from the University of Perugia