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Of Counsel Cecilia Gozzoli Contact

Cecilia Gozzoli is of counsel to CARNELUTTI Law Firm. She is a member of the firm’s corporate department, where her practice focuses on English law and international corporate and financial services law, cross-border matters and international conventions, advising Italian companies operating in the UK and vice-versa. She provides legal assistance in the preparation and legalisation of Power of Attorneys, Wills and Affidavits. Her previous experience includes working for English and US law firms and for a leading international bank.

She assisted several leading international banks in the issuance and placement of structured securities and funds. She advised, as UK local counsel, either the buyers or the sellers in the acquisition of several UK companies operating in a variety of sectors, from tech-fin to Italian food distribution, to chemicals and finance.

Cecilia took part to the Brexit Task Force set by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the Brexit transition period in London.

Cecilia is a Notary Public and Solicitor of England and Wales authorised for Notarial Certificates, Apostilles and Legalisation Services.

Cecilia holds a Law degree from the Bocconi University in Milan (J.D. cum laude), a Bocconi University Post-Graduate Specialisation Course (LPC) and a LL.M focused in Banking Law and Financial Regulation from London School of Economics and Political Science.

She was admitted to Modena Bar (Italy) in 2006, admitted as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2009 and received the Faculty as Notary Public in England and Wales in 2025.

Cecilia is member of several international professional associations and was awarded the recognition of one of the 99 Bocconi-graduated most influential women by the Bocconi University.

British citizen too, Cecilia is member of City of London Solicitors' Company and has been admitted to the Freedom of the City of London.

Italian and English native speaker, Cecilia speaks also French.

Real Estate Considerations in Corporate Transactions (Italy)

November 5, 2023
Cecilia Gozzoli wrote an article for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on-line review entitled: " Real Estate Considerations in Corporate Transactions (Italy)”.  The note discusses key considerations for a buyer when handling a corporate transaction such as a merger, asset purchase, or share purchase that involves owned or leased real estate in Italy. This Note discusses property due diligence, negotiation of real estate provisions in the transaction documents, and real estate closing conditions. Check out the article at this link: https://anzlaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-040-9117?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true

Foreign Companies Leasing Office Space in Italy

May 2, 2023
Cecilia Gozzoli wrote an article for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on-line review entitled: " Foreign Companies Leasing Office Space in Italy”.  The note discusses the issues to consider when a foreign organisation leases office space in a multi-tenant building in Italy. This Note provides guidance for foreign counsel on the leasing process in Italy, including the workflow of the transaction, laws affecting the parties, and key documents, issues, and customs in leasing transactions. Check out the article at this link: https://ca.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-038-1415?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)

UK and UE renegotiating Northern Ireland Protocol

March 2, 2023
Cecilia Gozzoli was interviewed by Legal Chronicle Italy on re-negotiations of Northern Ireland Protocol. Check out the article at this link: https://www.globallegalchronicle.com/italia/tag/cecilia-gozzoli/

Brexit and financial services: an overview

December 16, 2020
Cecilia Gozzoli wrote an article on transition period and “passporting rights” regarding financial services following Brexit for Funds People. Check out the article at this link: https://fundspeople.com/it/opinione/brexit-e-servizi-finanziari-panoramica/

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