Of counsel
Main office: Genoa
Focus Team: Art and Cultural Property, Insurance, Shipping, Transport & Logistics
Expertise
- In- and out-of-court advice to companies
- Maritime law and transport law
- Insurance law
- Private international law
- Key sectors:
- Shipping and transport
- Insurance
- Foreign languages: English
Background
- Member of the Art and Cultural Property Focus Team
- Member of the Insurance Focus Team
- Member of the Shipping, Transport & Logistics Focus Team
- Member of the Africa Team
- Country Partner for Greece and Turkey
- Joined the firm in 2002
- Seconded to Ince&Co in London (2010)
- Appointed as panel counsel for two of the most important insurance companies in Italy
- Member of the scientific board of the journals Il Diritto Marittimo and LexTrasporti
- Member of the editorial board of the journals Diritto del commercio internazionale and La giurisprudenza arbitrale
- Member of the Working Group “Restatement of the Lex Maritima” established by the Comité Maritime International – CMI
- Member of the IBIA – International Bunker Industry Association
- Member of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority Management Committee
- Former member of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority Management Committee
- Author of books, reports, articles and op-eds for numerous Italian and foreign law journals and newspapers on:
- Shipping and transport law
- Private international law
- EU law
- Insurance law
Ranking and Awards
The Chambers & Partners international legal directory lists Andrea as one of Italy’s major experts in shipping law.
Testimonials
“Andrea La Mattina stands out as a brilliant lawyer and professor with profound knowledge of the business and the key issues in the maritime sector. His expertise adds a unique dimension to the assistance provided by the firm, offering valuable insights and solutions that are tailored to specific needs.”
(The Legal500 EMEA)
Qualifications
- Professor of Navigation and Transport Law at the University of Naples Federico II
- Professor of Navigation Law at the University of Genoa (from 2006 to 2018) and at the University of Pisa – Accademia Navale di Livorno (from 2018 to 2021)
- Lecturer for the Polytechnic University of Milan master’s in Advanced Loss Adjustment at the CINEAS – Consortium for Structural Engineering Construction in Europe
- Lecturer for various Master’s at the University of Pisa, LUISS, Chieti Chamber of Commerce, University of Genoa and IPSOA
- Member of the Italian Bar, admitted to practice before the Italian Supreme Court
- PhD in transport and logistical services from the University of Genoa
- Law degree from the University of Genoa
Knowledge Sharing
Maritime disputes and arbitration during Covid-19: current trends and future prospects
Which is the impact of the COVID-19 emergency in international arbitration? Our Shipping & Transport Focus Team and International Arbitration Focus Team give an overview of the measures adopted by the arbitral institutions, including those specialized in maritime disputes, to facilitate
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Two new partners at BonelliErede: Andrea La Mattina and Alessandro Rosi - 12 June 2026
BonelliErede announces the promotion to partner of Andrea La Mattina and Alessandro Rosi, previously of counsel of the firm. These appointments are part of BonelliErede’s long-standing commitment to growth through internal progression and on recognising and cultivating talent within the firm.
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