Dario de Martino
Partner
New York
Dario de Martino
Partner
New York
Contact details
Dario’s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures, strategic and private equity transactions, and corporate governance matters.
He represents a broad array of major U.S.-based and multinational technology (including software, semiconductors, IoT, cloud computing and AI), financial services, life sciences and healthcare, and industrial companies. He regularly counsels global companies on a variety of complex matters, including with respect to acquisitions and strategic investments in blockchain-enabled technologies.
Dario is a frequent speaker and writer on various topics in M&A and private equity with a particular focus on innovative technologies in the FinTech and MedTech industries.
Dario serves as Co-Chair of Allen & Overy’s Blockchain and Fintech Group, advising clients on transformative matters relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain-enabled technologies.
"He is very thorough, detail-oriented and very responsive. He has great judgement and is incredibly easy to work with.“ Chambers – USA, 2023
"He has developed a unique ability to handle complex issues and develop sound solutions that work despite regulatory frameworks being often inconsistent across state, federal and international borders.“ Chambers – USA, 2023
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Federico II University School of Law, J.D.
Columbia Law School, LL.M.
Related articles
Publications: 15 September 2023
DeFi protocol Uniswap and investors avoid suit for fraudulent activity on digital asset exchange
On August 30, 2023, in a case of first impression, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed in full a putative securities class action against Uniswap Labs, a…
Publications: 08 September 2023
Publications: 14 July 2023
Ripple Labs: long-awaited decision answers some questions but gives rise to further uncertainty
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Federico II University School of Law, J.D.
Columbia Law School, LL.M.
Published Work
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"Crypto-tunities: Transaction strategies in the challenging crypto markets", Allen & Overy update, July 13, 2022
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"Oh no, where's my crypto? What happens to crypto assets when a custodian fails", Allen & Overy update, June 23, 2022
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"Crypto M&A: Unique Legal and Regulatory Considerations", The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides Hot Topic | Fintech, January 21, 2022, by F. Dario de Martino
