Caterina Iodice

Caterina Iodice is a dual-qualified Solicitor in England and Wales and an Avvocato in Italy. She brings extensive international experience to Punter Southall Law, advising on complex cross-border corporate and commercial matters.

Since 2008, Caterina has built a strong reputation for navigating cultural and legal differences across jurisdictions. She advises international businesses entering the UK market—whether through establishment or acquisition—and supports UK-based clients in developing and strengthening cross-border partnerships and strategic alliances worldwide.

Areas of Expertise

Caterina advises on a wide range of transactional and commercial matters, with particular expertise in:

Corporate Governance & Advisory

Advising on investment and corporate governance matters, including notifications under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA).

Commercial Agreements

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, including IP licences, IP transfer agreements, manufacturing, distribution, and supply arrangements.

Strategic Transactions

Leading and advising on acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, and convertible loan and investment transactions.

Sector Experience

Extensive experience across multiple sectors, including:

• Technology
• Real Estate
• Fashion
• Food & Beverage
• Energy

Selected Experience

• Cross-Border Acquisition (UK / Luxembourg / Italy): Advised a UK entity within an international group specialising in vending machines and related products on a complex multi-jurisdictional transaction. Provided strategic advice on the application of the National Security and Investment Act 2021, including preparing and submitting a mandatory notification and reviewing key transaction documents.
• International Luxury Wine Platform (UK and global companies group): Advised a UK-based innovative start-up founded by a high-net-worth individual on the development of a global online auction platform for luxury wines. The role included company formation, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements (including sale and purchase of goods and voucher arrangements), advising on GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and supporting multiple funding rounds through subscription and advance subscription (SAFE) agreements.
• International Investment (UK / Cyprus / Singapore): Advised a UK parent company of a real estate investment and development group on an inbound investment by a Singapore-based investor. The work included advising on corporate structuring, negotiating a shareholders’ agreement, and restructuring financing arrangements through the novation of a convertible loan involving Cyprus and Singapore-based lenders.

Professional Memberships

Caterina is an active member of several leading international legal organisations. She serves on the Executive Committee of the British Italian Law Association in London and is a Counsel Member of the European Regional Forum of the International Bar Association (IBA). She is also a member of the IBA Closely Held Companies Committee and the IBA Professional Ethics Committee, and a founding member of OMNIA – Italian Desks in the World.