Manuela Danza
Manuela Danza is a Partner at Oracle Law Global and leads a multidisciplinary team across a diverse portfolio of corporate, commercial, and crossborder legal matters. With over 15 years of international legal experience, Manuela has worked in both global law firms and specialised boutique practices, advising multinational companies, entrepreneurs, and high-networth individuals.
Recognised for her strategic clarity and clientcentric approach, Manuela delivers bespoke, commercially grounded solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. Her emphasis on accessibility, transparency, and clear communication has resulted in longstanding client relationships, with many continuing to instruct her across multiple jurisdictions and sectors.
Manuela combines deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of the industries and markets in which her clients operate. She is known for her ability to navigate complex transactions, structure highvalue investments, and resolve intricate crossborder challenges with precision and insight.
Corporate & M&A
Advising on international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, and private equity transactions.
Commercial & Contract Law
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, IT and IP agreements, strategic alliances, structured joint ventures, and crossborder commercial arrangements.
Investment Structures & Offshore Vehicles
Advising on offshore companies, trusts, inward and outward investment strategies, and asset protection frameworks.
Business Partnerships & Strategic Alliances
Expertise in complex business partnering arrangements, structured collaborations, and longterm commercial cooperation agreements.
Outsourcing & Offshoring Transactions
Advising on major outsourcing, offshoring, and operational transformation projects for international businesses.
Restructuring, Liquidation & Bankruptcy
Acting for companies, investors, and stakeholders in liquidation processes, restructurings, and distressedasset scenarios.
SectorSpecific Advisory
Including hotels & leisure, care homes, medical diagnostic facilities, dental practices, and sports law (representing agents and industry professionals).
Aviation & EU261 Passenger Rights
Specialist experience advising airlines on mass claims defence, regulatory compliance, and claimsreduction strategies.
Leadership & Role
As Head of Oracle’s operations in Italy, Spain and Portugal Manuela:
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Oversees the firm’s regional teams and legal service delivery across multiple cities
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Leads complex crossborder projects involving corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
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Ensures consistent service standards across international operations
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Drives strategic growth of the Italian offices and wider European practice
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Maintains strong relationships with clients, partners, and foreign counsel
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Supports the integration of multidisciplinary legal teams across jurisdictions
Her leadership style is grounded in collaboration, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering highvalue commercial outcomes.
Representative Achievements
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Advised on major international and domestic M&A transactions, including private equity investments and crossborder restructuring projects.
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Guided clients through the creation and administration of offshore structures and trusts for investment, tax efficiency, and estate planning.
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Structured and negotiated joint ventures and strategic alliances across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
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Advised global corporations on complex outsourcing and offshoring transactions, including IT, IP, and operational transformation projects.
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Acted for businesses in liquidation and bankruptcy processes, advising on stakeholder rights, asset protection, and statutory compliance.
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Advised international investors on real estate acquisitions and disposals, including hotels, leisure facilities, care homes, and medical centres.
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Represented agents and sports professionals in sports law matters, including contractual negotiations and regulatory issues.
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Provided specialist EU261 advisory, assisting airlines with mass claims defence, regulatory compliance, and claimsreduction frameworks.
Approach
Manuela is known for her:
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Clientfirst approach and relationshipdriven service
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Ability to rapidly understand complex commercial environments
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Clear, collaborative communication and accessible advisory style
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Strong negotiation skills and solutionsoriented mindset
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Dedication to longterm client partnerships built on trust and results
Her clients value her insight, responsiveness, and ability to deliver both legal and commercial clarity in highstakes or fastmoving contexts.
Credentials
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Partner & Head of Italy, Spain and Portugal - Oracle Law Global
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Over 15 years of legal practice across corporate, commercial, and crossborder matters
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Experienced in global transactional work, investment structuring, outsourcing, commercial partnerships, and EU261 aviation advisory
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Fluent in Italian and English
Partner | Head of Legal and Operations Italy, Spain and Portugal
- Oracle Italy S.T.A. s.r.l. Via Giovanni Porzio n.4- Isola B2 80143, Napoli
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & M&A
- Joint Ventures
- Private Equity
- Offshore Companies & Trusts
- Commercial Contracts
- Outsourcing & Offshoring
- Liquidation & Bankruptcy
- Transport & Aviation Law
- EU261 Passenger Rights
- Real Estate Transactions
- Hotels & Care Homes
- Medical Facilities
- Sports Law
Education & Memberships
- Law Degree, University of Naples Federico II
- Bar Association of Salerno