Blank Rome Adds Francesco Di Pietro as Business Litigator

Blank Rome LLP has announced the addition of Francesco Di Pietro as a partner in its Business Litigation group at the firm’s New York office. Di Pietro joins the firm from Moses & Singer LLP, bringing nearly three decades of experience in commercial and corporate litigation, with a focus on cross-border and international matters.

Di Pietro has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums, with a focus on disputes involving corporate shareholders, directors, and officers; corporate dissolution; and contract, real estate, intellectual property, and business tort issues. His practice frequently addresses legal matters involving both European and U.S. jurisdictions.

He also advises clients in industries aligned with the firm’s core strengths, including luxury goods, financial services, real estate, transportation, and the food and beverage sector. Beyond litigation, Di Pietro drafts and negotiates business agreements and serves as outside general counsel for several companies with U.S. operations.

Blank Rome leadership cited Di Pietro’s diverse litigation experience and strategic mindset as a valuable addition to the national litigation team. Di Pietro noted the firm’s collaborative culture and broad cross-practice capabilities as factors in his decision to join.

A graduate of Università degli Studi di Bologna, Di Pietro earned an LL.M. from The George Washington University Law School. He has been an active member of the International Bar Association for over 20 years. He is also a member of the Ferrari Club of America and the Core Club in New York.

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