Simone Centola

Simone Centola Spencer West Partner

Simone Centola is an international lawyer with more than twenty-five years of experience across leading global law firms and multinational organisations in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

He regularly acts as arbitration counsel before major institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, LMAA and SCMA, representing clients in complex, high-value commercial disputes worldwide.

In addition to his disputes practice, Simone advises on cross-border transactions, international trade and investment. He regularly leads the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements and manages regulatory engagements across multiple jurisdictions.

His clients include government agencies and corporations, listed and private companies, business leaders, and research centres. He advises across a broad range of sectors, including defence and technology; commodities and maritime; high-value assets such as superyachts and hotels; manufacturing, consumer and luxury goods; sports, media and entertainment; and digital and e-commerce. He also supports entrepreneurs and private clients on international business and personal matters.