Prof Vincenzo Salvatore
I have been a qualified Italian lawyer since 1991 and hold the position of full professor of EU Law at the University of Insubria, Varese (Italy), where I also instruct on International Trade Law.
Currently I am a Partner at Simmons & Simmons. Prior to this, I have served as the Head of the Healthcare and Life sciences practice at BonelliErede law firm in Milan. Before that, I spent three years with Sidley Austin LLP’s global life sciences team. My career journey includes a significant tenure at the European Medicines Agency, where I served as the Head of the Legal Service from 2004 to 2012 and as the Data Protection Officer from 2005 to 2011.
I provide regular counsel to pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers, and the food and cosmetic industry on a wide range of regulatory matters related to their operations. Furthermore, I have a proven track record of representing these clients before the high courts in Italy, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and in arbitration proceedings. My expertise is in high demand, often leading to invitations to speak at international conferences and conduct training sessions at corporate offices.
I have authored a dozen books and contributed to over fifty articles published in esteemed law journals. As a native Italian, I am proficient in English and fluent in French and Spanish.