About

CURRENT PRACTICE

Avvocato (qualified in Italy) since 2013 and Counsel, Registered European Lawyer for England and Wales since 2015 (regulated by the Bar Standards Board). Partner of Modulaw (www.modu.law) as of January 2021.

I specialise in International Administrative Law (‘IAL’), representing and advising international civil servants and international organisations in a wide range of employment disputes as well as negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolution options, inter alia, at EBRD, BIS, WBG, UNIDO, UNODC, IAEA, IOM, ITLOS, IMO, OPEC, PAHO, WFP, INTERPOL, ECMWF, ICMPD and EPO. My focus is on European and International Courts (UNAT, ILOAT, ECJ, WBAT, EBRDAT, ATBIS, etc.).

I am currently standing counsel to several Staff Associations based in Vienna, Geneva, The Hague and other European cities and I regularly advise many Staff Associations (e.g. Eumetsat, Global Fund, ICC, WIPO, OECD, PAHO, ICMPD, ECMWF) on individual staff disputes, on the review of the regulatory and legal framework of their respective organisations and have experience in advising on the adjustment of salary packages, pension and tax schemes, and fundamental rights in employment contracts.

I also provide weekly staff clinics to the members of the Vienna-based (UNOV) Staff Associations/Unions (in particular UNODC, UNIDO and IAEA) as well as to ICC and WIPO Staff Councils, and have extensive experience advising on harassment complaints, disciplinary procedures, redundancy, unethical conduct and retaliation.

I have sound experience in policy review also as internal consultant (e.g. for the OSCE in Vienna) and I regularly carry out training and workshops on employment law in International Organizations and related issues.

I have experience as an international civil servant myself (at the Italian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna, at the OSCE and at CTBTO), as well as experience of Multilateral Development Banks (MDB), in particular in anti-corruption policies and integrity compliance programmes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2015 - present: Self-employed, Lawyer and Legal Consultant (International Administrative Law and HR policies), in Vienna and in London (as Registered European Lawyer)
December 2015 to May 2016: Temporary Associate HR Legal Officer at CTBTO, Vienna
January - April 2015: Project Assistant, Office of the Special Representative for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings at OSCE, Vienna
September - December 2014: Legal Administrative Specialist (Italian market and anti-money laundering), consulting company, Vienna
March 2012 to August 2014: various contracts at OSCE Vienna - Intern, Legal Assistant, Project Assistant and Recruitment Assistant
September 2011 - February 2012: Assistant to the National Legal Counsellor to the United Nations in Vienna, Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organisations in Vienna
July 2009 - July 2011: Practicing Lawyer in Italy (Studio Legale Riva Berni) and Austria (Enwc GmbH, now TaylorWessing)

LANGUAGES

Italian - mother tongue
English and German - professional fluency
Spanish and French - basic

TESTIMONIALSWHAT OUR CLIENTSSAY ABOUT US

Mrs Moro's services have been been truly outstanding. She continuously demonstrated professionalism and personal attention to all details of our case. She gave clear explanations, was always happy to answer questions, and did what she said she would do in a timely fashion. Importantly for us, she is really kind and understanding - the service we received has always been thoughtful and caring. At all times we were confident in Mrs Moro’s ability to secure the best possible outcome for us and hence can only highly recommend her services.

(AD and MH, Project Officers at IMO)

“Ludovica showed great availability and a high standard service”

(Legal Officer, ITLOS)

“Ms. Moro has been diligent, responsive, and professional throughout the course of my matter.”

Head of Section (prefers to remain anonymous)

“I have been highly impressed by Ms Moro and am grateful for her knowledge and professionalism during a difficult and challenging time. She worked diligently to cover all aspects of my case and provided sound advice to ensure that the best outcome could be achieved. Her diligent, client-focused approach meant that I always knew the status of the case which allowed me the peace of mind to focus on other important matters, such as planning my wedding and an international relocation.”

Former Technical Programme Officer, International Maritime Organisation

“Ludovica represented me on an employment law and grievance claim against an international organisation. Ludovica was very thorough and was able to articulate solid arguments, deciphering the regulations and procedures of the organisation, and applying the evidence in an orderly fashion. The claim incorporated multiple angles, formulated into a succinct submission. Thank you for your help, Ludovica!”

Finance Officer, International Financial Institution

“My experience with Ms. Ludovica Moro was a very positive one. Ms. Moro demonstrated her strong work ethic and good character in addition to her professionalism and knowledge of the issues at hand. I valued her candidness and honesty. She is very forthcoming and took all my concerns and comments seriously. There was also a clear notion of team work in our communications. Our interaction was friendly, timely and professional. Overall, I felt that I was in good hands with Ms. Moro and would recommend her services to others.”