These transactions are in addition to his regular involvement in the purchase and sale of Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Mangusta and Benetti superyachts, among others. Further, as part of Robert Allen Law's "go-to" team in the Americas for European manufacturers, he has advised in countless other transactions acting on behalf shipyards, corporate and contractual matters, as well as in dispute resolution involving major yachts – from warranty claims, to yacht fires, to suits for rescission, revocation of acceptance, as well as well as warranty and product defect claims. Umberto is a regular speaker at yacht industry and international trade seminars– from London, to Monaco, to Milan and Miami. Umberto is an AV Rated Martindale Hubbell lawyer and has served on the Board of Directors of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce. Umberto graduated from Fordham University School of Law and earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia.