Francesco Bulleri

Partner

Francesco is a Partner at ADG Legal and has extensive experience in corporate, commercial and contract law, as well as real estate law. Prior to joining ADG Legal, Francesco worked on projects across a number of regions, including the EU, UK, Middle East, Africa, LATAM and APAC, drafting and negotiating a wide range of contract types for domestic and cross-border transactions across various industries.

Francesco started his career in the corporate department of BonelliErede, a Top-Tier 1 law firm and Italy’s largest law firm. He later moved in-house, first at Gucci (luxury fashion company) and then at Axitea (global physical and cybersecurity provider), before relocating to Dubai. During his time in-house, Francesco worked closely with shareholders, directors, CFOs, COOs and other key stakeholders. This experience gave him a deep understanding of the underlying dynamics of companies and their legal departments, enabling him to better understand and address clients’ perspectives and needs.

Francesco is also an Adjunct Faculty member at LUISS Business School, where he teaches executive students and professionals at the Dubai Hub. In this role, he combines rigorous academic principles with real-world expertise, bridging theory with the practical challenges of the dynamic Gulf market.

His international experience and market knowledge have been recognised by Chambers and Partners, the world’s leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company, which has ranked him in its Global Guide 2025 and Global Guide 2026. Francesco is a regular speaker, moderator and lecturer at conferences, industry forums and executive education programmes, and has been engaged by London Business School to mentor startups across the Middle East and North Africa. He also serves as the MENA Regional Coordinator of AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers).

Outside the workplace, Francesco is involved with several international organisations, including the Rotary Club of Dubai, where he has served as a board member and held the role of Fellowship Chair. He is also a longstanding member of the Lions Club Roma Parioli, where he has served for several years as Censor, as well as the founder and Chapter Leader of the Dubai LUISS Alumni Network.

Throughout his career, Francesco has remained committed to volunteering his time to undertake pro bono activities, including providing legal advice to the Holy Trinity Church in Oud Metha, Dubai.

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