Yuri Russo
@yurirusso
Experienced Italian lawyer and contracts leader with cross-border commercial and compliance expertise.
ItalyWhat I'm looking for
I am an Italian-qualified lawyer with a Ph.D. in Italian and Comparative Criminal Law and over a decade of post-qualification experience across multiple jurisdictions, specializing in Contract and Commercial Law, Compliance, Administrative Law, Antitrust and Consumer Law.
Currently I lead the Contracts Department at Gruppo Imperiali Network Services S.r.l., managing junior lawyers and paralegals, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising on compliance programs (D.Lgs. no. 231/2001) and handling high-value litigation and dispute resolution.
My background includes senior roles in international law firms and in-house positions focused on IP, data protection and aviation law, plus hands-on experience implementing GDPR solutions, DPIAs, compliance programs and advising public authorities and private clients on cross-border regulatory matters.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Contracts Dept.
Gruppo Imperiali Network Services S.r.l.
Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Leads the Contracts Department, managing junior lawyers and paralegals while providing strategic legal advice on commercial contracts, compliance (decree no. 231/2001) and dispute resolution for domestic and international clients.
Senior Associate Lawyer
Scognamiglio International Law Firm & Consulting
Jul 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Handled high-value international arbitration and complex commercial matters, drafted and reviewed a wide range of contracts, and advised clients on data protection, public tenders and regulatory issues.
Legal Advisor (IP & Data Protection)
ASOS Ltd.
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)
Supported ASOS Brand & IP team with IP enforcement and managed data protection activities including DPIAs, DSAR handling, breach reporting to the ICO and staff data protection training.
Subject Matter Expert
ASOS Ltd.
Sep 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Reviewed translations and process maps, strengthened GDPR application reducing DSAR turnaround by 30%, and handled Italian/international customer claims increasing satisfaction by 40%.
Legal Advisor
Spinhood Ltd.
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 (3 months)
Reviewed and improved startup T&Cs, advised on IP and business development, and conducted DPIAs and GDPR policy updates to mitigate high-risk data processing.
Lawyer
Self Employed
Mar 2007 - Apr 2017 (10 years 1 month)
Provided legal advisory on corporate crimes, occupational health & safety and implemented compliance programmes (D.Lgs. 231/2001) and data protection guidance for SMEs across Italy and Europe.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Università degli Studi di Torino
Ph.D., Italian and Comparative Criminal Law
2007 - 2010
Ph.D. in Italian and Comparative Criminal Law awarded by Università di Torino focusing on comparative criminal law scholarship.
Ordine degli Avvocati di Torino
Licensed as a Lawyer, Law Practice / Legal Qualification
2004 - 2006
Licensed as a lawyer within the District of Torino following required professional qualifications and admission procedures.
Università degli Studi di Torino
Master Degree in Law, Law
2000 - 2004
Grade: 110/110 magna cum laude
Master Degree in Law (Laurea Magistrale/Laurea) completed with highest honours (110/110 magna cum laude).
Liceo Classico 'S. Pellico' Cuneo
High School Diploma, Classical Studies
1995 - 1999
High school diploma from a classical secondary school (liceo classico) with classical studies focus.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ItalyAuthorized to work in
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