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Clifford Chance LLP

Litigation: Elite

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Litigation: Elite - Italy

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is an international heavyweight well known for advising on litigation proceedings. The law firm's lawyers offer expertise in banking and insolvency litigation, as well as representing companies in shareholder disputes. The team combines aptitude in these areas with criminal law expertise. Clifford Chance's client roster includes international financial institutions and well-reputed companies from the energy and insurance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance assisted UBS with an insolvency dispute started by the trustee of SECI.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has strong expertise and excellent reputation in the Italian and international landscapes, offering a wide range of services and always keeping very high standards.

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  • Clifford Chance is able to provide 360-degree assistance.

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  • The department distinguishes itself by its competence, international vision, effectiveness and speed.

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  • Clifford Chance has an outstanding team, with absolutely valuable professionals recognised in the market. Their reputation and prestige are absolutely undeniable.

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  • The law firm offers immediate response to requests, punctuality in updates and availability to dialogue with the customer.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlo Felice Giampaolino
    Carlo Felice Giampaolino

    Carlo Felice Giampaolino

    Carlo Felice Giampaolino is a notable lawyer who advises across a range of corporate and commercial disputes and has further experience in criminal proceedings. He is also experienced in insolvency proceedings.

    • He has an excellent local touch and the ability to combine expertise with local vision.

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    • Carlo Felice Giampaolino is an all-round professional.

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    • He's accessible, proactive and very transparent in communication, both for technical and work-related matters, as well as commercial issues.

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  • Fabio Guastadisegni
    Fabio Guastadisegni

    Fabio Guastadisegni

    Fabio Guastadisegni is an esteemed lawyer who draws praise for his experience in banking litigation. He leads Clifford Chance's litigation department in Italy and he is noted for insolvency proceedings and liability claims.

    • Fabio Guastadisegni offers attention to details and the ability to balance legal positions.

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    • He has a calm and profound approach, capable of finding all the most effective tools for the protection of the customer and the pursuit of his objectives.

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  • Francesca Gesualdi
    Francesca Gesualdi

    Francesca Gesualdi

    Francesca Gesualdi attains strong market recognition for her skills in litigation, including class actions. She represents clients in banking and energy cases which often relate to damage claims and tender offer matters. Francesca recently left Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and joined Clifford Chance Studio Legale Associato.

    • Francesca Gesualdi is very capable in handling complex matters. She's very smart and acute.

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  • Alessandro Sciarra
    Alessandro Sciarra

    Alessandro Sciarra

    Alessandro Sciarra is adept at assisting clients with commercial disputes and bankruptcy proceedings. He frequently represents clients from the banking sector.

    • He's available and qualified.

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    • He's a great professional, very prepared, tempestive and proactive in his responses.

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    • Alessandro Sciarra is extremely attentive to the needs of the client and very responsive.

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