Massimo Greco
Partner
Milan

Massimo Greco
Partner
Milan
Contact Details
Massimo is partner of Allen & Overy Italy and head of the Italian Litigation and Arbitration practice. He has more than 30 years' experience of advising on civil, financial and regulatory disputes brought by Italian financial and regulatory authorities and investigations with criminal aspects. He is currently assisting financial institutions on cases brought by Italian local authorities and fines issued by Consob and the Bank of Italy. He has recently advised numerous banks on different claims arising from the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank derivatives scandal. Massimo also has considerable experience in regulatory arbitration matters (ICC Arbitration, Uncitral Arbitration Rules) particularly in the energy sector.
“Interviewees highlight his client-focused approach and admire his ‘capacity to summarise in a clear and effective way.’” Chambers Europe 2019 (Dispute Resolution: Italy)
“Massimo Greco – very experienced, pragmatic, great availability, smart.” Legal 500 2020 (Dispute Resolution: Italy)
Expertise
Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Investigations, Enforcement and Business Crime
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as Avvocato, Italy, 1985
Qualified to plead before the Italian Supreme Court, 2005
Exempt European lawyer, England and Wales, 2009
Academic
News & insights

Publications: 11 FEBRUARY 2021
Consob sanction proceedings – The Court of Justice on the right to remain silent
Individuals who refuse to provide financial market authorities with answers that may establish their liability and trigger administrative sanctions of criminal nature cannot be punished.
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Publications: 23 DECEMBER 2020
The conflict between the views of the Italian case law on derivatives in 2020
Serious risks of invalidity, restitution effects and possible defences.
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Publications: 14 SEPTEMBER 2020
With the recent Order of 31 August 2020 n. 18153, the Court of Cassation confirmed its precedents, which impose strict compliance with disclosure obligations by intermediaries for investments occurred…
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Publications: 07 MAY 2020
Covid-19 coronavirus - E-signature: how to cope with lockdown and social distancing in Italy
Enterprises, professionals and individuals have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by devising new systems and procedures that enable them to continue with their business activities while also…
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Expertise
Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Investigations, Enforcement and Business Crime
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as Avvocato, Italy, 1985
Qualified to plead before the Italian Supreme Court, 2005
Exempt European lawyer, England and Wales, 2009