Experience
Matteo is experienced in insurance matters, both contentious and non-contentious, (regulatory aspects, legal opinions on financial lines policies (D&O, PI, W&I etc.) and other insurance matters, relationship with the Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority IVASS, policy wording and policy design, setting up and passporting of foreign insurance companies etc.). He also assists several Syndicates of the Lloyd’s Market, as well as national and international reinsurance and insurance leading companies.
In addition to proceedings before judicial authorities (Tribunals, Courts of Appeal and the Court of Cassation), Matteo has been involved in a number of arbitration procedures, both domestic and international.
Matteo is also an experienced corporate lawyer.
Testimonials
- Ranked as "Insurance Litigation Lawyer of the Year" at the Legalcommunity Litigation Awards 2023;
- Ranked as "Insurance Lawyer of the Year" at the TopLegal Industry Awards 2023;
- Ranked as "Insurance Litigation Lawyer of the Year" at the Legalcommunity Litigation Awards 2022
- Ranked as "Lawyer of the Year - Insurance" at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2021;
- Ranked as "Lawyer of the Year - Insurance" at the Legalcommunity Forty Under 40 Awards 2021;
- Ranked as "Lawyer of the Year - Insurance" at the Legalcommunity Forty Under 40 Awards 2020;
Matteo is ranked in Chambers and Partners and mentioned as follows:
"Matteo provides excellent legal service, always taking into consideration the client's needs. He has very strong commercial awareness and vision."; "Matteo knows the insurance market and has a good international network." (2024); "very commercially driven and always available to assist" and "quick to respond to any queries we may have and provides very thorough reports. He offers expertise in liability, D&O and damages claims and is skilled in cross-border matters" (2021).
"Matteo Cerretti has a growing reputation for his expertise in contentious and non-contentious insurance matters."
Sources appreciate his availability and market insight, with one client saying: "His depth insurance knowledge and turnaround times are exemplary," while another adds: "He is always available for discussion when urgent situations arise and investigates any matters assigned in good time” (2018)
Matteo Cerretti was ranked as a Star Lawyer by Acritas in 2017 with the following motivation: "Precisely because of the effectiveness of the legal opinions. He is very skilled at writing legal documents and at conducting hearings”.