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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Litigation: Elite

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Litigation: Elite - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a respected law firm commanding a strong reputation in the litigation fields. The team's lawyers are active across a wide range of cases, with a particular focus on antitrust litigation, such as unfair competition and cartel matters, as well as related damages claims. Their experience extends to banking litigation and shareholder disputes, as well as insolvency proceedings and appeals, before several levels of the courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Smurfit Westrock in cases resulting from a decision of the Italian Competition Authority sanctioning two cartel agreements.

Strengths

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  • The law firm is always reactive and able to explain with clarity all steps to its clients, assuring a high-quality level for each brief.

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  • The lawyers understand the business driver and work to come up with the best approach. All associates are fabulous, play the role well and are on top of the case.

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  • They are able to provide the client with great expertise regarding complex and interconnected matters, identifying effective strategic solutions calibrated to the peculiarities of the specific case.

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton possesses competence and professionalism in relation to legal, strategic and business aspects.

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  • The department is particularly equipped for the management of complex cases, with a strong strategic capacity and an inclination to appropriately address legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlo Santoro
    Carlo Santoro

    Carlo Santoro

    Carlo Santoro is a widely respected lawyer who advises domestic and international clients on corporate disputes and banking and antitrust litigation. He is also well equipped to handle class actions.

    • He's outstanding, very well known and very good in negotiations.

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    • Carlo Santoro proves to be very helpful and quick to get on board for very complex issues. He provides a very business-oriented vision and support.

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    • Carlo Santoro is super helpful, very prepared and confident in proposing a solution. It's a pleasure to work with him.

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    • He's one of the top commercial litigators in Milan. He is a very effective advocate and very good in court.

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  • Roberto Argeri
    Roberto Argeri

    Roberto Argeri

    Roberto Argeri is a skilled lawyer whose practice encompasses numerous litigation proceedings. He often assists with financial disputes, as well as appeal processes.

    • He is particularly able to comprehend our intention, always advising for the best solution.

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    • Roberto Argeri is extremely hard-working and relentless, never gives up and thinks of all the angles throughout the procedure.

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  • Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini
    Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini

    Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini

    Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini has a broad experience in commercial and corporate litigation, including shareholder disputes. He frequently assist his clients before regional and national courts.

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