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Laura Opilio

Partner

CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni
Via A. Depretis 86
00184 Rome
Italy
Languages French, English, Italian

Laura Opilio is head of the Dispute Resolution Department and Insurance practice at CMS. She first joined the Rome office in 1989 and was made partner in 1994.

During her career, Laura has acquired vast experience and significant knowledge of national and international civil and arbitral litigation, with a specific focus on disputes relating to commercial law, distribution agreements, manufacturer liability, energy, insurance law and life sciences.

Laura assists numerous insurance companies in Italy on regulatory issues, distribution, localization of policy and disputes (in particular, proceedings covering professional liability as relating to P.I. and P.O. claims, directors and auditors, public officials, guarantees, industrial incidents and product liability).

Laura is also currently Co-Chair of the International Commerce and Distribution Committee of the IBA, member of the ICC Arbitration Committee (International Chamber of Commerce Italia) and of the ArbIt (Italian Forum for Arbitration and ADR).

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Memberships & Roles

Rome Bar Association
IBA (International Bar Association)
ArbIt (Italian Forum for Arbitration and ADR)

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Education

2002 – Authorized to act before the Higher Courts (Supreme Court and Council of State)
1989 – Admitted to the Bar Association
1988 – University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy), post-graduate development diploma in legal forensic disciplines
1985 – University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy), Law Degree, cum laude

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05/03/2024
Medical Malpractice: new Decree on Minimum Policy Requirements
On 1 March 2024, Decree No 232/2023 (the “Decree”) implementing Article 10(6) of Law No 24/2017 (the “Gelli-Bianco Law”) was finally published, almost 7 years after the enactment of the law regulates...
29/12/2023
CMS Disputes Talk
Our CMS Disputes Talk podcast series is delving into the hottest trends in dispute resolution. Join us as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of legal conflicts, offering insightful discussions, expert...
18/12/2023
CMS International Disputes Digest – 2023 Winter Edition
Welcome to our winter 2023 edition of the International Disputes Digest, analysing current trends in dispute resolution around the world with insights into, and potential solutions for, the challenges facing global business. With unrest and uncertainty reigning in both Europe and the Middle East, never has the guidance in this digest been more applicable. In Europe, the war in Ukraine is now in its second year. Apart from the incalculable human cost, this conflict continues to impact energy prices, supply chains, political stability, and isolates the Russian Federation from the international business community. The war in Israel is equally tragic in terms of human suffering with an impact that is reverberating internationally. As for the pandemic, COVID-19 restrictions are largely over with no indication that they will return in the near future. The COVID-19 virus, however, remains a threat – although arguably a less lethal one – and a public-health concern that is likely to remain indefinitely. The articles in this digest consider strategies to mitigate the impact of those challenges and others that may be affecting your business. We hope you enjoy reading it and wish you a peaceful festive break, with best wishes for 2024. 
18/12/2023
Digital health apps and telemedicine in Italy
Digital Health Apps/Software 1. How is the software within digital health apps classified in your jurisdiction, and what regulation(s) apply? 1.1 Is it considered a “medical device” or a “product”...
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04/12/2023
International arbitration law and rules in Italy
Even though political debates have focused for years on the issue of shortening the duration of trials in court proceedings, statistics indicate that Italy is still one the EU countries with the longest...
16/11/2023
On the Pulse Webinar Series 2023 - Autumn
On the Pulse webinar series brings you updates on the latest legal and commercial developments in the life sciences & healthcare sector. The Autumn edition will see our CMS sector specialists cover: Commercial - Deal landscape and transaction trends in the Life Sciences SectorDispute Resolution - The midnight clause: why choice of law and jurisdiction clauses matterPublic Procurement - Typical pitfalls to be avoided in a procurement process for pharma and medical devices suppliesequIP - Pitfalls for life sciences start-ups to avoidEach webinar will be one hour in length with a 15-minute Q&A session. To register for the full series or just the topics of interest to you, click on the registration links below. To watch the Spring webinars in the On the Pulse series, visit here.
15/11/2023
REQUIREMENT FOR CATASTROPHIC RISK INSURANCE UNDER DISCUSSION IN THE BUDGET...
While still under parliamentary discussion, the potential impact of the obligation for insurance against catastrophic risks is certainly a measure that, if confirmed, could prove to be of fundamental...
14/11/2023
Requirement for catastrophic risk insurance under discussion in the Budget...
While still under parliamentary discussion, the potential impact of the obligation for insurance against catastrophic risks is certainly a measure that, if confirmed, could prove to be of fundamental...
08/11/2023
Cannabis law and legislation in Italy
Medical use Growing, selling and importing medical cannabis is allowed on the condition that the authorisation of the Ministry of Health is obtained. Cultivation, sale and import are currently mainly...
02/05/2023
CMS updates Expert Guide on cannabis law and legislation
CMS Expert Guide on cannabis law and le­gis­la­tion gives stakeholders detailed and updated information on the latest developments in cannabis regulation in key markets. The Guide now covers two new jur­is­dic­tions:...
29/03/2023
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30/10/2022
CMS - Meet our experts at The International Bar Association (IBA) Annual...
More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States. So for US companies, establishing or growing their business and investments with their main trade partners – whether in the UK, the European Union, China, Africa or the Middle East – is essential for their success. However, doing business in diverse markets, each with its unique legal environment and ways of practicing law, requires specialist knowledge. Our more than 5,000 lawyers worldwide provide business-focused advice, whether in a single market or across multiple jurisdictions. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships to keep our clients ahead in their chosen markets. CMS lawyers are pleased to be attending the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference from 30th October to 04th November 2022. Below you can find an overview of our partners attending the IBA Annual Conference, representing a range of jurisdictions, practice areas and sector specialisms. To arrange a meeting, please contact melania. kozyra@cmslegal. com. CMS lawyers will be participating in the following panel dis­cus­sions:France based Partner Annabelle Bail­leul-Mira­baud will be chairing Roundtables discussions of global tax trends, Wednesday 2 November (1430 - 1730)France based Partner Frédéric Roux and Michel Collet will participate in Roundtables discussions of global tax trends, Wednesday 2 November (1430 - 1730)Italy based Partner Paolo Bonolis will participate in the panel on Contracting of IT assets (digitalisation 2.0) in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, Monday 31 October (1430 - 1545)Italy based Partner Laura Opilio will take part in 3 panels:chairing Addressing dis­tri­bu­tion-re­lated shortages of medicines and medical devices from a multi-jur­is­dic­tion­al perspective meeting, Tuesday 1 November (1615 - 1730);Hot topics in international commerce, trade, franchising and product law, Monday 31 October (0930 - 1230);and Best practices in supply chain in the post (or continuing) Covid environment, the war in Ukraine and the impact of digitization, Wednesday 2 November (1615 - 1730)Germany based Partner Bjoern Gaul and Orly Gerbi of Herzog Fox Neeman, Israel will moderate a panel on New developments on Al in the workplace on 02.11.2022 (Wednesday) 9.30 h – 10.45 a. mEmployment and Industrial Relations Law Committee (Lead for moderators and speak­ers)Tech­no­logy Law Committee (one speaker) with the attending experts below:Patricia Barboza, CGM Advogados, BrazilSteven T. Hunt, Technology & Work, SAP Innovation Office, USACliff Jurkiewicz, Vice President, Strategy at Phenom, USAInge de Laat, Rutgers & Posch, Neth­er­landsAnthony J. Oncidi, Proskauer, USAVikram Shroff, Nishith Desai, IndiaYardenne Assa, Co-Founder and CEO, Unboxable, IsraelTo find out more about CMS, visit the About CMS section. For further information, please see our partners attending the conference in the gallery below and an overview of all our expertise areas.