Valerio Salvatori

Counsel

P +39 02 7623 2050

Valerio Salvatori has several years of experience in international arbitration conducted under the most widely used arbitration rules and across a variety of sectors, including energy, tax and infrastructure. His experience includes serving as counsel for States and State-owned entities in high‑stake, high-profile cases brought by foreign investors on the basis of contracts and international treaties.

Mr. Salvatori has also developed a particular expertise in negotiating settlement transactions and in providing assistance in connection with set aside proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. In addition, he provides advice in public international law and oil and gas matters. Separately, Mr. Salvatori has repeatedly advised clients on international sanctions issued by the UN and the EU. Such advice concerned a variety of transactions in the automotive, naval, energy, financial and other services sectors. Enrolled in the Milan Lawyers’ Bar, Mr. Salvatori has also experience in domestic litigation and labor law issues.

Languages

Italian

English

French

Education

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, J.D., summa cum laude

Admitted to Practice

Italy

Membership

Milan Lawyers’ Bar

Rankings

Chambers Global 2026

Arbitration - Up & Coming

"Valerio has great knowledge of the law and is excellent in mastering the facts and working with witnesses."

"Valerio Salvatori consistently demonstrates professionalism and strong legal expertise. I greatly admire his multidimensional perspective and sharpness in analysing legal issues."

"He’s precise, thorough and always available."

"Valerio is incredibly hard working and dedicated."

Chambers Global 2025

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Up and Coming

"Valerio is an excellent arbitration professional. He works effortlessly and is always well prepared on every aspect of the case."

"Valerio has a deep understanding of the facts of a case as well as technical issues. He is 100% dedicated to his clients."

"His turnaround time is exceptional."

"Valerio Salvatori is a very talented and valuable member of the team. He is very well prepared on every detail of the dispute."

Legal 500: EMEA 2023

Dispute Resolution - Italy - Recommended Lawyer

"[M]r. Salvatori is on top of the case, detailed, and efficient in every task that he is performing."