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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Arbitration

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Arbitration - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton offers an esteemed arbitration department, routinely assisting large domestic and international clients, ranging from state-governed bodies to private corporate and financial institutions. The team frequently handles multidisciplinary proceedings under various EU and extra-EU legal jurisdictions. Its lawyers are adept at handling arbitration proceedings in the infrastructure, environmental and energy sectors, among others.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton assisted Trans Adriatic Pipeline with disputes related to enforcement proceedings, based on an ICSID arbitral award, brought by three Italian nationals against the Republic of Albania.

Strengths

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  • The department offers great legal preparation and excellent knowledge of international arbitration and international construction law, as well as great availability and flexibility.

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  • Its distinguishing strengths are a very high level of legal expertise, including in international law, its understanding of clients' needs and ability to work together to identify solutions.

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  • The team demonstrates timeliness, understanding of customer needs and reliability.

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is very attentive to the client's goal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlo Santoro
    Carlo Santoro

    Carlo Santoro

    Carlo Santoro assists high-profile clients with ICC arbitration and pre-arbitration proceedings. His client roster includes local and international companies in the banking, engineering and IT sectors.

    • Carlo Santoro understands everything immediately and asks very good questions.

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    • Carlo is always one step ahead, thinking outside the box.

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  • Paolo Bertoli
    Paolo Bertoli

    Paolo Bertoli

    Paolo Bertoli is well placed to assist clients with ICC arbitration proceedings. He offers additional experience in handling pre-arbitration claims.

    • He has the competencies of an international, high-level lawyer.

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    • He is extremely sensitive to business and commercial needs.

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    • Paolo Bertoli combines academic expertise with commercial vision, providing assistance of high quality.

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  • Chiara Capalti
    Chiara Capalti

    Chiara Capalti

    Chiara Capalti advises a roster of domestic and international companies on international arbitration proceedings. Her clients are active in a wide range of sectors, including defence, technology and banking.

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