Francesco Carrozza is a well-known lawyer from Messina and the owner of the historic Studio Legale Carrozza, founded in 1923.
He graduated in Law from the University of Messina and has been a member of the Messina Bar Association since 2000.

Francesco Carrozza has handled several significant cases and areas of special interest within the Italian legal landscape, as reported by official sources of Studio Carrozza and sector references:

• Protection of international and national foundations: He has managed the legal protection of prominent foundations in both civil and criminal matters, also assisting international jet-set personalities in matters of image protection and contractual law.
• Fine arts, urban planning, show business and sports: Involvement in transactions concerning artistic assets, urban planning, national and international contracts, inheritance law, and fine arts law.
• Major cases in administrative, banking-financial, litigation and arbitration, labor and welfare, family and inheritance, property and real estate, corporate, privacy, cyber security, M&A and restructuring: Studio Legale Carrozza is listed among Italy’s leading firms, recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” by Il Sole 24 Ore for its work in these areas and for handling high-impact cases.

The areas of specialization of the cases managed by Francesco Carrozza and his firm are numerous and international in scope. The main fields include:

• Civil and commercial law: contractual matters, civil liability, inheritance, property and real estate, healthcare law, and real estate transactions.
• Administrative and public law: cases before the Regional Administrative Court (TAR), administrative proceedings, urban planning law, and support for public authorities.
• Criminal law: assistance to both individuals and entities in criminal proceedings, including image protection and reputation defense for public figures.
• Banking and financial law: major cases and consultancy for companies, banking litigation.
• Civil and tax litigation and arbitration: management of national and international arbitrations, including corporate and commercial matters.
• Sports and entertainment law: protection of the rights of artists, athletes, and foundations, and management of contracts in the show business sector.
• Family, inheritance and welfare law: cases concerning separations, divorces, asset protection, and estate planning.
• Cyber security, privacy and new technologies law: consultancy for companies and public administrations on data protection and IT security.
• M&A and restructuring: assistance in extraordinary corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring procedures.

These areas demonstrate the versatility of the firm’s expertise, both nationally and internationally, and its ability to handle complex and high-profile cases.

Francesco Carrozza serves as a legal technical consultant for the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry on Banks of the Senate of the Italian Republic.
His contribution mainly concerns:

• Technical analysis of banking regulations: supporting the Commission in examining the rules and responsibilities of credit institutions, with a focus on protecting small savers, banking ethics, contract transparency, and financial crisis management procedures.
• Support for parliamentary investigations: contributing to the drafting of technical reports, legal opinions, and legislative and jurisprudential analyses useful for inquiry activities and parliamentary hearings.
• Activities on digital issues: dealing with emerging topics such as the digitalization of banking services, the digital euro, cryptocurrencies, the liability of online operators towards users and businesses, the right to be forgotten, and personal data protection.
• Intersectoral collaboration: working in synergy with experts in economics, banking, and information technology, as well as with supervisory authorities, participating in technical panels and investigative work aimed at improving regulation and the functioning of the Italian banking sector.

Carrozza’s role is particularly strategic for his ability to combine legal expertise with digital innovation, offering consultancy and practical guidance on complex, nationally relevant cases handled by the Commission.

CAREER AND MAIN EXPERIENCES

• Lawyer since 2000; admitted before the Supreme Court since 2016; owner of Studio Legale Carrozza, based in Messina, with national and international activities.
• Over twenty years of experience in civil, criminal, administrative, healthcare, corporate, family, environmental, real estate, and urban planning law.
• Legal consultant for public and private entities, including ASL Roma E Health Authority, the Municipality and Province of Messina, and the Vittorio Emanuele Theatre Authority.
• Legal consultant in complex real estate and urban planning projects (e.g. the “Pesce Luna” PII project for GBH S.p.A. Milan and the Municipality of Fiumicino).
• Expert in cultural heritage law, image protection, privacy, trademarks, and patents. Legal counsel to international personalities, including royal families and royal family foundations.
• Legal counsel in Italy for financial entities such as the Lux AISM Fund, and accredited with Société Générale.
• Experience in banking, financial-criminal law, public procurement, and arbitration.
• Expert in economic and financial negotiations and in the development of projects for public administrations.

INSTITUTIONAL ROLES & CONSULTANCY ACTIVITIES

• Legal technical consultant at the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into the banking and financial system of the Senate of the Italian Republic.
• Appointed as expert for local development by the Mayor of Santa Lucia del Mela (Mayor’s Decree, 22/11/2023).

CONFERENCES & RELEVANT INITIATIVES

• President of the Scientific Committee and speaker for the Bar Association of Messina at the conference “Legal Design” (Messina, 3 May 2024).
• President of the Scientific Committee and moderator of the conference “Wellbeing in the Legal Profession” (Messina, 14 December 2024 and 28 February 2025), focused on wellbeing, burnout, and health in legal professions.
• President of the Scientific Committee and creator of the “AIDAYS” conference, in collaboration with the Department of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Messina, the ANM Messina Section, the Notarial Council, the Order of Physicians of Messina, and the delegations of Bar Councils from the Messina Court of Appeal District.
• Coordinator and participant in workshops on digital transformation, law and sustainability, and new legal skills.
• Creator of the “Eliseo” project, a support center for professionals affected by burnout.

OTHER EXPERIENCES AND TITLES

• Former lecturer/adjunct professor at Unicusano University (subjects: Civil and Commercial Law).
• President of the scientific committee for legal events, founding member of cultural associations, and member of philanthropic committees.
• Author of the book “General Theory for Political Training” (Rubbettino Editore).
• Knight of Grace and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
• Excellent command of English and basic knowledge of French and Spanish.

SKILLS

• Excellent management of public relations, public speaking, team leadership, and coordination of multidisciplinary groups.
• Experience in international negotiations and complex projects, including for public entities.
• Excellent command of digital technologies, networking, and web platforms.
• Artistic skills in writing, painting, and music, and a deep interest in history, philosophy, art, and the promotion of heritage and personal freedoms.