Giovanni Purrazzo
About Giovanni Purrazzo
Giovanni Purrazzo serves as Legal Counsel at SSI SCHÄFER since 2019, specializing in the management of legal documents and providing support for national and international group companies. He holds multiple legal qualifications and has experience in various legal roles across Europe.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Giovanni Purrazzo has been serving as Legal Counsel at SSI SCHÄFER since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing the legalization and archiving of important legal documents. He provides legal support for both national and international group companies, particularly focusing on the preparation of shareholder resolutions and commercial register applications. His work contributes to the legal compliance and operational efficiency of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Giovanni Purrazzo has a strong educational background in law. He achieved a Doctor of Law from Università di Catania in 2014. He also completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate and Commercial Law at JurGrad | Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he has studied at Cambridge Law Studio Limited, obtaining a TOLES: Legal English certification since 2013. His expertise includes drafting and negotiating complex project contracts in both German and English.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining SSI SCHÄFER, Giovanni Purrazzo gained valuable experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Trainee Lawyer at WITHERS BERGMAN LLP in Padova, Italy, for eight months in 2015-2016. He then served as Legal Counsel at Schmidt Rüsing & Partner for ten months in 2018-2019. Additionally, he completed a two-month internship at FINCANTIERI S.p.A. in Trieste in 2015, further enhancing his legal knowledge and skills.
Language Studies
Giovanni Purrazzo has pursued language studies to enhance his legal career. He has been studying German at Wipdaf, achieving an Intensive German Course: Telc C1 since 2016. He also studied Chinese at 复旦大学, achieving an Intensive Chinese Course: B1 since 2014. These language skills support his ability to provide legal counsel in diverse international contexts.