Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Private Equity

Italy

10 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

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Provided by Cataldo Piccarreta

Europe

Practice Areas

Cataldo Piccarreta brings more than two decades of experience to his work advising private and public companies and private equity funds on a wide variety of private equity, corporate finance, and real estate transactions. Cataldo also represents sophisticated global investors and multinational companies on acquisitions, mergers, and divestments of Italian entities.

A skilled negotiator with a relentless client focus, Cataldo has been consistently recognized as a leading practitioner by prominent legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500. Feedback in Chambers highlights Cataldo’s “very strong commercial capabilities and M&A experience in PE deals,” as well as his ability to “resolve critical situations with pragmatism and lucidity.”

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Chambers European Guide

Private Equity - Italy

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Cataldo Piccarreta maintains a notable practice in the private equity space, regularly acting for foreign investors on acquisitions. He often assists international institutions with acquisitions, investments and divestments of Italian entities. Cataldo Piccarreta joined Ropes & Gray LLP from Latham & Watkins in September 2025.


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

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Cataldo Piccarreta is a well-regarded lawyer who receives praise for his corporate practice. He assists with cross-border acquisitions and sales. He is additionally skilled in private equity deals. Cataldo Piccarreta joined Ropes & Gray LLP from Latham & Watkins in September 2025.

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