Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
Ranked Individuals
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a strong M&A practice renowned for its ability to assist clients with cross-border mandates. The team is highly recommended for complex acquisitions, divestments and transfers of business, targeting a variety of industries including payment services and manufacturing. The law firm's client roster features energy powerhouses, private equity groups and funds.
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP advised Silicon Box on its investment of up to EUR3.2 billion in a new plant for the production of chiplets in Italy.
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The law firm's service is of the highest quality, especially in complex and articulated operations.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is an excellent professional partner in the timely management of complex issues.
The law firm offers exceptional legal expertise, strategic problem-solving and a client-focused approach.
The team demonstrates creativity in proposing innovative solutions.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is an international firm, capable of covering all jurisdictions and adequately managing negotiations or disputes with national and foreign entities.
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Roberto Bonsignore is highly experienced in assisting local and international companies from the telecoms, energy and transport sectors with high-profile M&A.
Roberto is one of the go-to lawyers when dealing with complex transactions.
He is well known in the market. From a technical point, he is very detail-oriented and diligent.
Roberto Bonsignore is extremely commercial and very diplomatic. He is able to make the different parties reach compromises.
Roberto Bonsignore has a deep knowledge of the market and clients, which allows him to identify business opportunities for the firm on time.
He is very helpful and has great problem-solving skills.
Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini is a well-regarded lawyer who handles sizeable M&A deals for multinationals from the energy and financial sectors. He is also skilled in corporate reorganisations.
Matteo Montanaro is an established lawyer who handles cross-border acquisitions. He is also well equipped to advise on private equity deals.
Matteo Montanaro always proves to be very prepared and responsive.
Matteo is a comprehensive M&A professional with broad strategic and commercial insight.
Matteo is a pleasant partner to collaborate with for his expertise, availability, ability to identify solutions and responsiveness.
David Singer demonstrates remarkable responsiveness and problem-solving ability, consistently offering timely, well-reasoned legal insights that enhance decision-making efficiency.
David is a very solid partner in the field of M&A, with excellent insight into the economics of the deal and a pragmatic approach.
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
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Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Latin America - International Counsel
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