Daniele is a triple-qualified (England & Wales, Italy and Spain) commercial litigation solicitor, specialising in banking and compliance matters.
He frequently advises clients on compliance in financial institutions, financial crimes, commercial negotiations, banking law, litigation, finance and legal document review.
Expertise
- Financial crime
- Compliance
- Risk compliance
- Non-disclosure agreements
- GSAs
- Deposit service agreements
- High-value, multi-jurisdictional litigation
- Legal document review
- Dispute resolution
- Mediation and ADR
- Shareholder disputes
Experience
Litigation & Compliance
- Led a legal team in the high-profile litigation between the Republic of Mozambique and Credit Suisse (the “Tuna Bond scandal”).
- Acted in a $500 million financial fraud dispute involving Palladium Hotel Group and Deutsche Bank.
- Acted as contract litigation lawyer in the $1 billion claim case Oleg Deripaska vs. Michael Cherney, dealing with complex commercial contracts.
- Involved in a dispute resolution for UBS in the $945 million Libor scandal settlement, working with regulatory bodies including DoJ, CFTC, FSA, and FINMA.
- Represented Insignis Cash in a commercial dispute against a cybersecurity provider.
Banking & Financial Services
- Drafted and negotiated deposit services agreements with partner banks, ensuring FCA regulatory compliance.
- Provided compliance advisory for Credit Suisse on implementing KYC, AML, and onboarding processes.
- Involved in the $945 million Libor settlement for UBS, working with regulatory bodies including DoJ, CFTC, and FINMA.
- Developed a compliance monitoring program for a Swiss bank while at Deloitte, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, KYC, AML, and FATCA
- Conducted compliance risk assessments for high-risk and PEP clients, focusing on AML risk management.
- Provided legal advisory and compliance support for Quinn Emanuel’s investigation into FIFA corruption and financial crimes, covering AML and racketeering.
Energy & Commercial Law
- Coordinated legal projects in the commercial and energy sectors, including a green energy project (Project Adeje Verde) for E.ON in the Canary Islands.
- Drafted commercial contracts, NDAs, and regulatory policies to align with FCA standards.
- Provided due diligence and regulatory compliance advice to E.ON for their Project Adeje Verde, a solar panel project in the Canary Islands focused on creating Green Communities.
- Negotiated and drafted commercial agreements, ensuring minimal liability exposure for Agora Legal Services.
- Drafted terms & conditions, employment contracts, and NDAs for Insignis Cash, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and commercial goals.
- Advised on commercial fraud matters while seconded at Quinn Emanuel, investigating mis-selling of financial products like derivatives and short-term loans.
International Law & Human Rights
- Provided pro-bono legal services at the Human Rights Association of the Law Society in London, focusing on cases related to human rights violations.
- Acted as in-house legal counsel at the European Commission’s DG Markt, providing legal advice on the codification of EU regulations and national legislation in Italy and Spain.
- Conducted legal research and wrote articles on human rights topics, such as the UN Kyoto Protocol, during an internship at the United Nations in New York.
- Represented clients in cross-border litigation involving multiple jurisdictions, including England, Spain, and Switzerland.
- Provided legal analysis for the European Commission’s transparency and compliance project, improving the enforcement of EU law across member states.
Other
- Acted in commercial fraud investigations, including high-risk clients and PEP compliance assessments for a Swiss bank.
- Participated in the FIFA corruption investigation, dealing with AML and financial crime queries.
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Recognition
Shortlisted at the British Legal Awards 2023 for Small Alternative Legal Services with Leverets Group.
Career
Daniele qualified as a solicitor in 2011. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2024, he worked at the following firms:
- Credit Suisse
- Deloitte
- Clifford Chance