The driving force behind each engagement — ensuring continuity, direction,
and systemic vision from start to finish.
Massimiliano Passalacqua is the Founder & Managing Partner of P&S Legal.
Since the early 2000s, he has stood out as a precursor of a systemic vision in the legal and strategic advisory field, developing an approach that integrated law, business, international affairs, environment, and technoscience at a time when that convergence was not yet a recognised category in the Italian legal market.
He is a business lawyer and international jurist, a science & technology lawyer and environmental lawyer. His profile was built to address contexts in which complexity exceeds disciplinary boundaries, across the full physical, biological, digital, and cognitive spectrum. His method rests on a clear premise: decisions cannot be taken selectively through a single lens, they require an integrated, systemic vision capable of holding different planes together without reducing them.
The matrix of this approach reaches back to the 1990s, before his law degree, in an experimental educational path that integrated economics, law, science, technology, and languages. That foundation continues to orient a method built over time through a coherent and layered trajectory of advanced specialist training in international law, business law, science & technology law, environmental law, biolaw and bioethics, intellectual property, data protection, innovation management, international arbitration, strategic foresight, and interdisciplinary legal studies.
His systemic approach does not consist in merely adding up specialisations, but in transforming them into decision architecture: giving structure to complex problems, reading interdependencies and trade-offs, clarifying strategic alternatives, and building more robust governance frameworks.
He advises Boards, C-Suite leaders, companies, investors, institutions, and research centres when the legal dimension must be interpreted together with its strategic, geopolitical, economic, technological, reputational, and environmental implications. In every mandate, he orchestrates different combinations wherever business activity, private and public governance, national and transnational dimensions, emerging technologies and regulatory systems, sustainability and industrial transformation, science, innovation, and social impacts intersect.
He has advised international institutions of the highest standing, including the World Bank and several Chambers of Commerce. He is a member of the Union Internationale des Avocats, the Chamber of Italian International Lawyers, the Italian Society of Business Economists, the Italian Society for Science and Technology Studies, as well as think tanks and institutional working groups on governance, innovation and regulation.
Since 2008, he has led P&S Legal, the independent law boutique he founded for systemic advisory to those who govern complexity.
A lawyer with an interdisciplinary background and extensive experience in managing cross-domain legal matters.
Thanks to his systemic vision and ability to connect civil, corporate, criminal, and administrative perspectives, Vincenzo coordinates teams and strategies that ensure legal and decision-making coherence even in the most complex scenarios.
His multidisciplinary education, achieved through multiple academic qualifications in Italy and abroad, is complemented by two decades of cross-industry experience across strategic and high-regulation sectors.
Vincenzo protects companies operating in highly regulated industries, drawing on over 20 years of expertise in complex compliance governance.
A trusted advisor and Advisory Board Member for industrial groups and multinationals requiring top-tier governance and regulatory oversight, Vincenzo has long operated in sectors such as microelectronics and semiconductors, automotive, advanced manufacturing, dual-use and defense technologies, healthcare & life sciences, agritech and foodtech, environmental remediation, waste management, energy, and construction.
He also advises companies in sectors subject to Golden Power regulations, managing legal profiles related to foreign investment control, strategic supply chains, and sensitive technology authorizations — ensuring operational continuity, security, and technological autonomy.
A pioneer in environmental sustainability and industrial law, Vincenzo combines litigation expertise with corporate transactional advisory, bridging the gap between dispute resolution and strategic dealmaking.
His preventive-reactive approach merges compliance design with strategic litigation management, developing internal control systems and preventive regulatory audits.
He represents clients before regulatory authorities including the Privacy Authority (Garante Privacy), AGCM, AIFA, UIF, and others.
Vincenzo’s guidance turns legal obligations into strategic differentiators that reinforce governance and safeguard corporate value.
His postgraduate education includes the School of Specialization for Legal Professions, a Master’s in Environmental Law, and advanced training in Industrial Law and multiple legal domains.
He has also lectured in the university master’s program IP and the Metaverse at Università Mercatorum, along with Corporate law and environmental law courses.
Specialist in high-tech contracting, compliance, and intellectual property, Jacopo assists innovative companies and public institutions in structuring and negotiating digital and technological transactions.
He advises startups on investments, funding rounds, and venture capital relations, managing everything from term sheets to shareholder agreements and vesting schemes.
He provides strategic advice to public administrations on digital transformation projects and technology procurement, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.
Jacopo also specializes in intangible asset protection, handling trademarks, patents, and copyright, as well as licensing and technology transfer agreements.
He assists in disputes concerning IP rights and unfair competition and advises on AI Act and GDPR compliance for digital platforms and SaaS services.
A frequent lecturer on Digital Transformation, Data Protection, and Artificial Intelligence, Jacopo combines legal expertise with technological insight.
His education covers contract law, deal management, high-tech compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity.
Matteo bridges criminal law with strategic compliance.
A specialist in corporate criminal defense and corporate compliance, Matteo combines top-level criminal law expertise with advanced compliance governance capabilities, assisting both public and private companies in managing complex criminal risks and preventing corporate liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Matteo handles criminal proceedings for multinational corporations and industrial groups, advises executives, and manages compliance issues in data protection, anti-money laundering, and financial crimes.
He also develops organizational models, internal control systems, and GDPR compliance frameworks with a focus on criminal implications.
He provides ODV oversight for multinational groups, supports cybersecurity compliance, and delivers risk awareness training for management teams.
His cross-sector experience spans logistics, IT, healthcare, life sciences, and environmental industries.
Matteo’s education in criminology (Middlesex University, London) adds a behavioral dimension to his legal analysis, turning compliance into culture.
Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science at the University of Milan, Raffaella is both a computer and bioinformatics engineer and scientist.
Her work merges advanced scientific research with strategic consulting for corporations and institutions implementing AI and emerging technologies.
Her expertise covers AI and robotics, neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, and bioinformatics.
With over 750 citations in international journals, she advises multinational and tech companies on AI compliance, GDPR tech, and AI Act regulation.
She is a member of SIREN, technical expert for UNInfo Committee 526, and advisor for PNRR digitalization projects under the Italian Prime Minister’s Office and Regione Lombardia.
Raffaella teaches AI, VR, and Intelligent Systems and collaborates with leading European research centers, including the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and The Open University (UK).
A Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, Giacomo operates at the intersection of finance, management consulting, and data strategy — integrating innovation, sustainability, and governance.
Specialized in business consulting and data management, he translates financial complexity into strategic and accountable decision-making tools.
Accredited in sustainability and ESG reporting, he focuses on aligning economic performance, social impact, and business strategy.
Giacomo assists corporations in structured operations — M&A, corporate reorganizations, due diligence, and business planning — integrating management control, financial planning, and strategic taxation.
He also designs real-time monitoring architectures and data intelligence systems that enhance resilience and decision-making sustainability.
At P&S Legal, Giacomo contributes to corporate governance models, economic and financial value strategies, intellectual property protection, and ESG integration within innovation and digital transformation processes, reinforcing the firm’s ability to integrate strategic and economic intelligence across all advisory levels.
A civil and labour law specialist, Giuseppa combines deep procedural and substantive expertise with a strategic vision.
She assists companies in corporate restructuring, collective dismissals, and labour disputes, representing both multinationals and SMEs.
Her labour advisory extends to workplace safety, employee privacy, and corporate welfare.
In real estate, Giuseppa provides strategic advice on transactions and litigation, balancing negotiation with procedural defense when needed.
Her practice prioritizes efficiency, risk mitigation, and rigorous legal protection.
Tatiana is an Italian-Russian lawyer specialized in international contracts and cross-border business law.
She assists Italian companies operating in Russia and CIS countries, facilitating complex transactions in challenging geopolitical environments.
Her dual qualification in Italian and Russian law allows her to bridge legal, cultural, and business frameworks with precision.
Tatiana advises on market entry, joint ventures, investment protection, and cross-border compliance.
She is the Italian Representative of the International Association of Russian-speaking Lawyers and a key resource for companies expanding into Eastern Europe.
Manuel combines over 20 years of academic and professional experience.
He assists corporations and SMEs in high-value public tenders, bid strategies, contract negotiation, and claim management.
Manuel's expertise covers urban planning, energy, construction, environmental, and healthcare sectors.
He is a PhD in Public Law, university lecturer, and author of specialized monographs and research papers.
His consulting transforms complex public procedures into business opportunities, ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and legal soundness.
Elena represents the new generation of cross-disciplinary lawyers.
She advises companies and public entities in matters involving civil, criminal and regulatory intersections, from corporate operations to compliance, from governance to dispute management, all areas requiring multi-domain expertise.
She combines corporate and contract law proficiency with specialization in environmental law and criminal law of new technologies.
Her practice covers public procurement, real estate, commercial debt recovery, and executive procedures, ensuring integrated legal protection across civil, criminal, and regulatory dimensions.
