Our Team | DWG Next

Leadership

Giovannella D’Andrea

Founding Partner

Harold Wouters

Angela Grassi

Our Global Strategy Advisors

Global Strategy Advisor

Paolo Valentino

Based in Italy and Brussels, the leadership of DWG Next consists of the founding partners of the firm. With more than 70 years of experience gained in the international arena, assisting public and private clients in all regulatory, legal, financial and transactional aspects of their activities, the founding partners bring a wealth of expertise spanning from the legal and financial structuring of projects through the recourse to corporate finance, project finance, Private Public Partnerships, co-financing of EU funds and/or other International donors, to the provisions of regulatory advise to ensure compliance with EU and International laws and standards. Their deep understanding of complex legal frameworks allows them to provide strategic guidance and tailored solutions to both corporate and public clients operating in global markets.

Our Global Strategy Advisors are distinguished international leaders and recognized authorities in their respective domains. They bring deep expertise and a global perspective to our work, providing strategic counsel that strengthens both our clients’ initiatives and the long-term vision of our firm. By helping to frame priorities, anticipate challenges, and uphold the highest standards of governance, they ensure that our activities remain aligned with key objectives and positioned for lasting impact.

Alan Jones

Founding Partner

Global Strategy Advisor

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Senior Counsels

Junior Counsel

Western Balkan Geopolitics and Projects Expert

International Legal, Regulatory, Compliance and Geopolitical Counsel

Dragutin Mitrović

Pietrojan Gilardini

Claudia Beretta

Angelika Karpa

Flavien Hosokawa

Our senior counsels bring a blend of experience, deep understanding, and fresh perspectives, enabling us to address complex challenges with agility and precision. Their combined expertise ensures that we deliver strategic, multilateral solutions, providing comprehensive support and tailored advice throughout every stage of our clients’ projects, from initial planning to successful completion and compliance.

Legal Expert in Assistance to Public Entities and Corporations

Zyhrada Kongoli

Our junior counsels are exceptionally talented professionals who combine intellectual acuity, strategic awareness, and disciplined execution. Their ability to operate across legal, regulatory, and policy dimensions enhances the agility and depth of our client service. Working alongside senior colleagues, they contribute meaningfully to complex mandates, offering clear analysis, adaptable solutions, and high-level support throughout each stage of a project, from inception to delivery and compliance.

Corporate Finance Expert in Energy, Healthcare and Telecoms

Expert in Sustainable & Cultural Project Development in Africa

Public Policy and Regulatory Counsel