Dario Cavarra

Experience

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  Federconsumatori - Consumers' National Association

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Advisor - Legal and Tax Affairs

  • Provided consultancy on the legal and fiscal implications arising from Italian Law to hundreds of privates. Dealt with several data protection issues experienced by Bank customers who had their personal data treated in violation of Italian and EU Privacy Law by non compliant banks and financial companies. • Given advice to associates on the rights conferred by Italian Consumer Law.

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  Cavarra Law Firm

  Mar 2009 - May 2010

  Trainee Lawyer

  • Civil, Labour and Corporate Law – Dealt with Civil Law (Personal Liability, Private Property, Trusts, Supply Contracts, Insurance Contracts, Sale/Purchase Contracts), Corporate Law (analyzed Memorandum of association, Sharehoders’ agreements, Balance sheets for Limited Companies incorporated under Italian Law) and Labour Law related issues, monitoring rulings from national and european Courts along with domestic and european regulations for individuals and businesses. • Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients, managed all trial preparation for case litigation. Show less

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  Prof. Avv. Ettore Randazzo Law Firm

  May 2010 - Dec 2012

  Legal Trainee

  • Provided consultancy on Company Law (Italian Law and European Law).• Monitored the relevant regulations (Laws, regulations, licenses,) in order to ensure the implementation of the specific and proactive solutions for the business involving clients. • Interpreted Criminal Code and special legislation relating to Criminal issues, rulings from domestic Courts and international and European Courts - such as the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights - and regulations for individuals and businesses. Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients. Show less

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  Prof. Ettore Randazzo Law Firm

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

  Associate Lawyer

  • Monitored and analysed legislation with reference to financial crimes and conflict of interest, evaluating the impact and compliance of the business organization and taking the measures necessary to ensure the compliance of the Companies.• Interpreted Laws, rulings from domestic and international Courts, such as European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights, regulations for individuals and businesses.• Drafted legal briefs and opinions for all clients, managed all trial preparation for case litigation, investigated facts and Law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.• Analysed corporate balance sheets and met with clients to update them on progress of cases.Worked as a team with lawyers, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on both Criminal and Civil cases.• Provided legal consultancy for the business of companies under Italian Law.Negotiated and managed litigation for companies and reduced the legal risks associated to Civil and Criminal trials. • Met and conferred with opposing counsel, filed complaints, answered cross-complaints, negotiated and settled cases prior to litigation. Show less

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  Custom House Global Fund Services

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Lawyer - Senior Legal Officer

  Business Implementation and Corporate Services Preparation of various corporate documents and contracts for hedge funds and other collective investment scheme entities and legal arrangements,such as:- Data Protection documents- Board Resolutions;- board meetings documentation attendance and minute-taking as required.Review of Collective Investment Schemes` legal documentation, including:- Memorandum & Articles of Association or equivalent constitutional documents;- Offering Documents;- Investment Management Agreements/ Management Agreements;- Paying Agent Agreements.Responsibility for checking and updating the Anti Money Laundering/ KYC records in accordance with Maltese and International requirements.Within the scope of my duties and responsibilities are the following as well:- Handling a portfolio of funds on a daily basis- Collaboration and liaison with Fund Administration and Shareholder Services Departments, with teams located in our offices across the globe, including: Chicago, Dublin, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sofia, Rotterdam, Malta;- Assisting the Banking Department in completing and review of the bank account opening documentation as well as maintaining the contact with the banks;- Correspondence with client’s regulator (i.e. CIMA, MFSA, BVI FSC, FINMA);- Maintaining contact with client, client advisors, and other parties involved in the funds. Show less

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  PwC

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2019

  Of Counsel Lawyer

  • Provided legal consultancy and compliance services for the business of companies (Data Processors, Data Controllers) under Italian and European Data Protection Law; • Drafted IP Contracts and IP law opinions; • Analyzed and mapped business processes in order to make them more efficient and compliant with Data Protection Law; • Monitored and analysed legislation with reference to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection law, evaluating the impact and compliance of the business organization and taking the measures necessary to ensure the compliance of the Companies; • Conducted Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Audits; • Drafted and amended Privacy documentation and Data Agreements (e.g. data transfer agreements, non disclosure agreements, etc);• Drafted data protection policies for companies; • Interpreted Laws, rulings from domestic and international Courts such as European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights, regulations for individuals and businesses. • Intepreted rulings and opinions from Data Protection Authorities and the Working Party 29 and European Data Protection Board; • Drafted legal briefs and opinions for Data Processors and Data Controllers; Show less

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  EY Société d'Avocats

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2023

  Lawyer - Of Counsel

  IT and Data Protection Law• Provided legal consultancy and compliance services for the business of companies (Data Processors, Data Controllers) under Italian and European Data Protection Law;• Drafted IP Contracts and IP law opinions;• Analyzed and mapped business processes in order to make them more efficient and compliant with Data Protection Law;• Monitored and analysed legislation with reference to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection law, evaluating the impact and compliance of the business organization and taking the measures necessary to ensure the compliance of the Companies;• Conducted Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Audits; • Drafted and amended Privacy documentation and Data Agreements (e.g. data transfer agreements, non disclosure agreements, etc);• Drafted data protection policies for companies;• Interpreted Laws, rulings from domestic and international Courts such as European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights, regulations for individuals and businesses.• Intepreted rulings and opinions from Data Protection Authorities and the Working Party 29 and European Data Protection Board;• Drafted legal briefs and opinions for Data Processors and Data Controllers; Show less

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  Stato Maggiore Difesa VI Reparto - Sistemi C4i e Trasformazione

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Experienced Legal Advisor

  • Provided legal consultancy in the field of Cyber law and Data Protection law.• AI, Cyber intelligence and Cyberwarfare.