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Federica Bocci

Counsel
You were sharp, tenacious, and served as trusted counselor throughout this dispute. And ultimately, and most importantly, you delivered a win. Bravissimo.
— Client
Milan
About

Federica Bocci is an International arbitration specialist with significant expertise in complex international arbitrations and multi-jurisdictional State Court disputes, representing and assisting clients across a range of sectors including sports sponsorship, energy, construction and infrastructure, real estate and IPT.

Although trained and qualified in a civil law system, Federica's expertise in international arbitration paired with the attendance of specialists courses from the Chartered Institute of International Arbitration (CiARB), has contributed to develop her approach and advocacy skills also to efficiently assist clients from common law backgrounds. She represents clients in ad hoc arbitrations and arbitrations under the ICC, UNCITRAL, VIAC and the Milan Chamber of Arbitration rules, seated in different jurisdictions and subject to Italian and/or foreign laws.

She has seated as arbitrator appointed by the Milan Chamber of Arbitration in a domestic corporate arbitration.

In her body of a strong litigator hides a mediator's soul: in fact, Federica's training as a professional mediator at the European Court of Arbitration, Italian Chapter, also enhanced her capacity to support clients in settling the dispute before resorting the matter to any of the available dispute resolution mechanisms.She is particularly experienced in creating successful strategies for the management of complex disputes. Her attention to details and meticulous approach are her assets so that no possible solution of the dispute is left unexplored, prior to entering into a dispute resolution mechanism.

Federica regularly speaks and writes about international arbitration. As of June 2021, Federica is Chair of Committee Conferences and Events of R.E.A.L. – Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers.

Areas of FocusEnergy and Natural ResourcesInfrastructure, Construction and TransportLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsInternational Arbitration
Professional QualificationsAvvocato admitted to the Milan Bar

EXPERIENCE

  • Representing a leading Italian energy company in an arbitration based in London (UK) under the ICC Rules against a German group within a post M&A dispute concerning the failure to properly reveal crucial information to evaluate the target company. Value of the dispute: Eur 65 million.
  • Representing a Spanish insurance company in an arbitration based in Milan (Italy) under the Rules of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration against an Italian real estate fund concerning the payment of the insurance claims relating to the purchase of real estate assets. Value of the dispute: Eur 12 million.
  • Successfully represented a leading German supplier of boring machines in an arbitration based in Milan (Italy) under the Rules of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration against an Italian consortium concerning the alleged breach of supply contract. Value of the dispute: Eur 13 million.
  • Successfully represented an Italian company in an arbitration based in Zurich (Switzerland) under the ICC Rules against a Swiss company (SPV) concerning the dissolution of the JV and the claim against the owner of a construction project in Ghana. Value of the dispute: Eur 5 million.
  • Successfully represented a leading Italian energy company in an arbitration based in Rome (Italy) under the ICC Rules against an American energy company concerning the failure to perform an SPA (alleged breach of reps and warranties). Value of the dispute: Euro 13 million.
  • Successfully represented an Italian mechanical/engineering company in an arbitration based in Zurich (Switzerland) under the ICC Rules against a Turkish energy company concerning the failure to perform a turbines supply agreement. Value of the dispute: Euro 60 million.
  • Successfully represented a leading German company in two arbitrations under the rules of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration against the Italian family owner (seller of the target company) concerning the failure to perform an SPA. Value of the dispute: Euro 13 million.
  • Successfully represented a leading Italian energy company in an arbitration based in Geneva (Switzerland) under the ICC Rules against an English energy company concerning the failure to perform an SPA. Value of the dispute: Euro 50 million.
  • Successfully represented a leading sportswear multinational company in an arbitration based in Geneva (Switzerland) under the UNICTRAL Rules, concerning failure to perform a sponsorship agreement. Value of the dispute: Euro 40 million.
  • Successfully represented a German Real Estate Fund in an international arbitration before the Milan Arbitration Chamber concerning the fulfilment of a framework agreement in relation to the sale or lease of a commercial real estate complex. Value of the dispute: Euro 15.3 million.
  • Successfully represented one of the leading Italian energy companies in arbitration proceedings before the Milan Arbitration Chamber concerning price review of gas supply. Value of the dispute: approximately Euro 80 million.
  • Successfully represented one of the leading Italian energy companies as co-counsel in an international arbitration seated in Vienna, under the UNCITRAL Rules, concerning failure to perform a gas production sharing agreement. Value of the dispute: Euro 110 million.
  • Successfully represented a German Real Estate Fund in an international arbitration before the Milan Arbitration Chamber, concerning the termination of a quota purchase agreement regarding the development of an Italian outlet. Value of the dispute: Euro 15 million.
Languages
  • Italian
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Education
  • Università degli Studi di Milano, Law Degree (Juris Doctor) 
  • Professional Mediation Program - Mediation Centre of Europe, of the Mediterranean and of the Middle East (Milan, Italy)

Awards and Recognitions

 WWL Guide - Global Arbitration Review 2020 and 2021 - Future Leaders in International Arbitration

Publications

Seminars

Speaker at the webinar of 4 June 2020 organized by the Club Español de Arbitraje for the Presentation of the Second part of the Code of Best Practices – Topic discussed: the “Lawyers’ duties in international arbitration”.

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Federica Bocci worked with leading Italian and international law firms, with European Institutions and International Organizations.

Additional Information

  • Fluent in Italian English and Spanish.
  • She also works in French.
  • Because of her linguistic skills, Federica is particularly active with the Club Espanol de Arbitraje (Capitulo Italiano) and regularly participates as a speaker at the events organized by Spanish and Latin American arbitration Institutions, such as the Instituto Peruano de Arbitraje.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Federica is qualified as a professional mediator by the Italian Delegation of the Centre de Médiation de l'Europe, de la Méditerranée et du Moyen Orient and she is also regularly registered within the ministerial bar of professional mediators. 
  • Member of Arbitral Women
  • Admitted to the Italian registry of Professional Mediators

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Arbitration Team Coffee Break

29 October 2024 .8 minute read

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Arbitration Team Coffee Break

25 September 2024 .8 minute read

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Arbitration Team Coffee Break

23 July 2024 .7 minute read

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+39 02 80 618 1
(Work, Milan)
+39 02 80618202
(Fax, Milan)
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