Paolo Bertolini

Paolo Bertolini

Public Law Counsel, Milan

“Leading the Public Law Department in Milan, I specialize in navigating complex legal landscapes in administrative law, environmental issues, and urban planning. Deeply committed to advancing ESG initiatives and climate change mitigation, I leverage extensive litigation experience and regulatory expertise to drive impactful legal solutions.”

Overview

Professional experience

Education and qualifications

Published works

Overview

Paolo Bertolini is the Head of the Public Law Department at the Milan office, specializing in administrative law, environmental law and urban planning. He has extensive experience in handling administrative litigation before Regional Administrative Courts and the Council of State.

Over the years, Paolo has developed significant expertise in providing legal assistance to companies regarding environmental policies and liabilities, as well as risk management. He has also offered guidance in administrative proceedings regulated by independent administrative authorities such as AGCM and CONSOB.

Paolo is particularly active in areas related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and climate change, also focusing on due diligence in human rights and environmental matters.

He is the author of numerous articles and publications on environmental issues and ESG topics.

Professional experience

Education and qualifications

Paolo was admitted to the Milan bar in 2009.

Paolo obtained his degree in law from Università Statale di Milano.

Paolo speaks Italian and English. 

 

Published works

  • June 2020: Published an article titled "Cambiamenti climatici, contenzioso e tutela dei diritti umani: più presente che futuro" in Rivista Giuridica dell’Ambiente Online, focusing on climate change litigation and human rights protection. Read the article here.
  • January 2020: Contributed an article to the Italian newspaper Milano Finanza, discussing the intersection of ESG/Climate Change and Human Rights issues.
  • March 2010: Authored a note on the European Court of Justice's decision (Case No. C-378/08) concerning the "Polluter Pays Principle," published in the Italian Journal of European Community Public Law (Rivista Italiana di Diritto Pubblico Comunitario), Issue No. 6/2010.