LAWYER PROFILE

Cataldo Piccarreta

Europe 2026

Ropes & Gray LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Equity

Italy

11 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

4 years ranked

About

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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.”

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Private Equity - Italy

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.

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

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Cataldo Piccarreta has good relations with foreign funds.
Private EquityChambers European Guide
Cataldo Piccarreta uses his experience and intellect to persuade all parties to agree to pragmatic solutions that respect the underlying commercial agreement between the parties.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Cataldo has great negotiation ability and capacity to identify solutions that protect the client, while allowing the business to operate as usual.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Cataldo has a strong commercial and technical vision.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide