FABIANA MUZII
Milan
Summary
Detail-oriented General Counsel demonstrating 20+ years of experience in international contracts negotiation, risk management, compliance, joint ventures, and M&A. Provides advice on corporate governance matters and supports the Board of Directors as Group Secretary. Leads cross-border M&A transactions from deal structure to execution. Spent 15 years in the private practice in top-tier international law firms. Manages multi-million litigations in different jurisdictions. Highly dependable, ethical, and reliable business partner.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD OF LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE, COMPANY SECRETARY
PetrolValves S.p.A.
12.2015 - Current
- Set up and directed the Legal Department team of as many as two attorneys for the past 8 years.
- Monitored all relationships with outside law firms in 10 different jurisdictions.
- Achieved consistent results managing an annual legal budget of approximately Euro 500k.
- Directed the company’s defense to all criminal, commercial and civil litigations and related proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.
- Part, as the sole legal counsel, of Company's Business Continuity team throughout Covid-19 crisis.
- Drafted all of company’s template contracts and letters, codes of conduct, and other anti-bribery policies.
- Proven extensive experience in international M&A, having advised the Company on its expansion in new markets by opening new subsidiaries in China, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia.
- Managed all aspects of purchase, lease, or sale of Group real estate portfolio in different jurisdictions.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law rules applicable in United Kingdom, Texas, Norway, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kazakhstan and Malaysia
Legal and Contract Manager
Accenture S.p.A.
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Supporting commercial team in drafting and negotiation of multi-million outsourcing projects and IT contracts.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Clifford Chance Studio Legale Associato
02.2005 - 03.2014
- 9+ years of proven experience in cross-border M&A transactions supporting top international players investing in Italy.
- involved in several key transactions in the Italian market as lead lawyer, gained significant experience in legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements, share purchase agreements, financing documentation, EPC and O&M contracts, and commercial contracts.
- specialised in the following industries: Pharma and Energy
Associate
Rucellai & Raffaelli Law Firm
02.2001 - 02.2005
- Advised Italian and foreign clients in relation to M&A and extraordinary transactions.
- Acted as secretary to the Board of Directors in different international Groups.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts to achieve clients' business goals.
- Monitored state regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Legal Assistant
Luigi Schiappadini Law Firm
01.2000 - 02.2001
- Attended hearings before Courts of Milan.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Drafted legal documents and opinions
- Legal research
- Credit collection activity
Education
J.D. - Law
Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Milan, Italy1999
J.D. - Law
Seton Hall Law School
Newark, New Jersey1996
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Ettore Majorana
Rho, Milan1993
Skills
- Legal writing
- Corporate law
- M&A
- Commercial litigation experience including arbitration
- Civil Law
- Criminal Law
- Budget Control
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation
- International mindset,
- Resilient
- Hard worker
Affiliations
- Licensed to practice law in Italy
- International Editor for International Corporate Procedures, Jordan Publishing, UK: a country-by-country encyclopedia of business regulations in over 55 jurisdictions.
- 2010, Paris, France – Speaker at the healthcare seminar "Patient compliance from a German, Italian and Spanish law perspectives", managed by Clifford Chance.
- 2010, Seoul, South Korea – Speaker at the seminar "Investment in Italy in view of the Eu – Korea Free Trade Agreement" managed by the Italian – South Korean Chamber of Commerce and by the South Korean Italian Embassy.
- 2009, 2010 and 2013, Milan – Lecturer at the Master "Real Estate Business English" managed by O.S.M.I., Osservatorio Immobiliare – Milan Chamber of Commerce.
Accomplishments
- Included in the 2019 Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist for Italy
- Included in the 2023 Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist Europe: Latin America Specialists.
Hobbies
Sailing instructor, tennis player, loves travelling, reading, ceramics.
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
HEAD OF LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE, COMPANY SECRETARY
PetrolValves S.p.A.
12.2015 - Current
Legal and Contract Manager
Accenture S.p.A.
06.2014 - 03.2015
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Clifford Chance Studio Legale Associato
02.2005 - 03.2014
Associate
Rucellai & Raffaelli Law Firm
02.2001 - 02.2005
Legal Assistant
Luigi Schiappadini Law Firm
01.2000 - 02.2001
J.D. - Law
Università Degli Studi Di Milano
J.D. - Law
Seton Hall Law School
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Ettore Majorana
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