He represents a broad array of major U.S.-based and multinational technology (including AI/machine learning, software, semiconductors, IoT, and cloud computing), financial services, life sciences and healthcare, and industrial companies.
He has extensive experience advising Japanese corporates in connection with US-centric M&A transactions.
Dario is a frequent speaker and writer on various topics in M&A with a particular focus on innovative technologies.
Dario serves as Co-Chair of A&O Shearman's global FinTech and Blockchain Group, advising clients on transformative matters relating to cryptocurrency/digital assets and blockchain-enabled technologies.
In the Chambers USA FinTech 2024 rankings, Dario was recognized as Band 2 in Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies.
![Image](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.sitecorecloud.io%2Fallenoveryllp1-aoshearmanwe0db-production-ecf3%2Fmedia%2Fproject%2Faoshearman%2Faoshearman%2Fpeople-profile%2Fdario_demartino_3037438_2026x1520.jpg%3Fh%3D1520%26iar%3D0%26w%3D2026&w=1200&q=75)
Dario’s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, and corporate governance matters.
Dario’s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, and corporate governance matters.
Expertise
Industries
Published Work
- “DeFi protocol Uniswap and investors avoid suit for fraudulent activity on digital asset exchange”, Allen & Overy, September 15, 2023
- “SEC charges Impact Theory for unregistered offering of NFTs” Allen & Overy, September 5, 2023
- “Ripple Labs: long-awaited decision answers some questions but gives rise to further uncertainty”, Allen & Overy, July 14, 2023
- “Delaware Chancery Court allows termination of USD230 million telecom deal for breach of Capitalization Representations”, Allen & Ovey, June 7, 2023
Recognition
“He is very thorough, detail-oriented and very responsive. He has great judgement and is incredibly easy to work with.”
Chambers – USA, 2023
“He has developed a unique ability to handle complex issues and develop sound solutions that work despite regulatory frameworks being often inconsistent across state, federal and international borders.”
Chambers – USA, 2023
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted: Bar of the State of New York
Registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales, 2024
Academic
Federico II University School of Law, J.D.
Columbia Law School, LL.M.
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.