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Cataldo Piccarreta

Cataldo Piccarreta

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

2 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.”

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 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.

Strengths

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  • 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 Global Guide
  • Cataldo has a strong commercial and technical vision.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global 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 Global Guide

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