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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Italy

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a wide-ranging practice covering M&A, joint venture agreements and share deals. The team's client roster features corporates from the banking, insurance and energy sectors. The law firm's strong network of international offices facilitates the team's ability to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. The expert team assists domestic and international corporations and investors, with notable activity in public M&A.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance Studio Legale Associato advised Saipem on its merger with Subsea7, valued at over EUR10 billion.

Strengths

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The team shows real flexibility and cost awareness.

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Clifford Chance stands out for its strong technical expertise, commercial mindset and responsiveness. The team combines deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

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The law firm ensures constant supervision both in the preliminary structuring phases and in those of due diligence, negotiation and closing of a transaction.

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The international dimension of the firm and its multidisciplinary teams guarantee immediate access to excellent expertise without resorting to external resources.

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The law firm offers a strong focus on the client and great management skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paolo Sersale
2
Paolo Sersale
2
Band 2

Paolo Sersale is a skilled lawyer at advising banks and investment funds on acquisitions. He is also noted for his strength in public M&A and joint ventures.

Paolo Sersale demonstrates an ability to manage relationships and complex issues.

Paolo is proactive and knows how to combine a very structured and methodical approach with frequent and informal interactions when necessary.

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Umberto Penco Salvi
2
Umberto Penco Salvi
2
Band 2

Umberto Penco Salvi's transactional practice comprises public M&A and disposals. He is noted for dealing with an international clientele, in addition to sizeable domestic players, particularly in the energy sector.

Umberto is a safe bet for complex M&A. He has deep knowledge of the Italian legal market and always takes care of the interest of his client.

Umberto Penco Salvi's strong leadership in coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams ensures seamless execution.

Umberto Penco Salvi offers a strategic M&A vision that immediately integrates business objectives and market prospects.

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Claudio Cerabolini
6
Claudio Cerabolini
6
Band 6

Claudio Cerabolini is noted for his skills on the buy side of M&A. His clientele includes asset managers and financial services providers, among others.

Claudio's attention to the customer, professionalism and commercial vision are ingredients of absolute success for the transaction.

Claudio Cerabolini is always highly responsive and proactive in mobilising the right resources within the firm whenever needed.

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Francesca Casini
6
Francesca Casini
6
Band 6

Francesca Casini is a prominent lawyer who assists multinationals with high-value acquisitions. She offers additional skills in the field of private equity.

Francesca Casini is an extremely prepared lawyer and knows how to handle complex situations in a lucid and rational way.

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Filippo Isacco
U
Filippo Isacco
U
Up and Coming

Filippo Isacco is an adept lawyer who receives increasingly strong market recognition. He frequently assists with investment M&A for automotive and technology firms.

Filippo Isacco is dedicated to his clients.

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Paolo Sersale
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Paolo Sersale
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Band 2
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Umberto Penco Salvi
2
Umberto Penco Salvi
2
Band 2
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Claudio Cerabolini
6
Claudio Cerabolini
6
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Francesca Casini
6
Francesca Casini
6
Band 6
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Filippo Isacco
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Filippo Isacco
U
Up and Coming
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