Attilio Mazzilli – Biography
Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a global law firm where he also serves as co-managing partner for the Italian offices, Attilio Mazzilli is head of the Italian Tech Group, and a member of the International Technology Companies Group. His areas of expertise include private equity and venture capital, with specific skills in national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He graduated from the University of Milan with a degree in Law and in 2003, he obtained his professional legal qualification and began his career as an associate at Pavia e Ansaldo law firm in Milan. Today, Attilio Mazzilli is actively involved in private equity and venture capital M&A operations. He also advises startups and venture capital funds on financing projects and corporate law, M&A, and IPOs. As a consultant, he works with major tech companies, supporting founders at all stages of the lifecycle. Over his 20-year career, he has assisted notable companies such as Intesa San Paolo Group, Cattolica Assicurazioni, Teko Telecom, Octo Telematics, and Prima Assicurazioni. He has also assisted Banca Sella Holding and Fabrick in their joint venture agreement with illimity Bank for Hype and Cerba HealthCare in the acquisition of Lifebrain from Investindustrial. In 2006, Attilio Mazzilli relocated to Los Angeles where he earned a Master in Business and Corporate Law from the University of Southern California. After completing his degree, he returned to Italy and joined the Chiomenti law firm as a senior associate. After four years, he was promoted to partner and Head of International Development at Carnelutti law firm. In 2015, he joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. In February 2023 he was appointed co-managing partner for the Italian offices. During his career he collaborated with the Ministry of Innovation, the Finance Commission, and VC Hub in drafting ad hoc emergency measures to support tech and innovative companies during the early months of the pandemic. Among his clients are Bending Spoons, the company behind the Immuni application, and Scalapay, which he guided through the Series B round led by Tencent and the Series A round led by Tiger Global. For his work at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Attilio Mazzilli received the “Venture Capital Lawyer of the Year” award at the Legalcommunity Awards in 2020. In addition, his contribution has led Orrick to win several other awards at the TopLegal Industry Awards, such as “Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year 2021”, “M&A Small Cap Law Firm of the Year 2020”, and “Fintech Law Firm of the Year 2020”.
