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, (works 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 Litigatioln 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;
- Mentioned in Chambers Europe as leading lawyer in Insurance Sector 2021;
- Mentioned in Chambers Europe as leading lawyer in Insurance Sector 2020;
- Ranked as "Lawyer of the Year - Insurance" at the Legalcommunity Forty Under 40 Awards 2020;
- Ranked as "Firm of the Year - Insurance" at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2020.
Matteo Cerretti is described by a pleased client as "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 (Chambers Europe 2021).
Matteo has been ranked by Chambers and Partners 2018 legal directory and by Acritas 2017 as a Star Lawyer in the insurance sector with the following comments: "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” (Chambers and Partners 2018)"Precisely because of the effectiveness of the legal opinions. He is very skilled at writing legal documents and at conducting hearings”. (Acritas Stars 2017)