Who was Niccolò Ghedini Berlusconi's lawyer: what he died of and his career in politics

Niccolò Ghedini , a lawyer who became famous in the 1980s with the Ludwig case trial and later for his career alongside Silvio Berlusconi, died on 17 August 2022 at the age of 62 from a form of leukemia.

A point of reference for all who knew him, Ghedini possessed a powerful personality and was therefore esteemed and respected. Among those who remember him is Renato Brunetta, who called him " a gentleman."

Very reserved, Niccolò Ghedini did not like to talk about himself and his private life, on the contrary in his work he was determined and confident.

The career of Niccolò Ghedini

Niccolò Ghedini was born in Padua on December 22, 1959. He enrolled in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ferrara, where he graduated a few years later. He began his career in the law firm of his father, Giuseppe Ghedini, a well-known criminal lawyer from Padua.

Subsequently, he joined the law firm of Piero Longo, participating in the Ludwig case , years that brought him great success. In the mid-nineties, he became Secretary of the Union of Italian Criminal Chambers and became close to Forza Italia and Silvio Berlusconi , becoming their personal lawyer.

At the beginning of the 2000s he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in the Forza Italia party, in 2006 he was elected to the Senate, in 2008 to the Chamber, but always remaining at the side of the Cavaliere, some have defined him as his tailor.

Here's what he said about Silvio Berlusconi:

Silvio Berlusconi always remains incredulous when faced with a guilty verdict. Normal for an innocent person who has a clear conscience. I defend the honor and freedom of this innocent friend whom I love every time. Very good.

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