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Chiara Capalti

Europe 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Arbitration

Italy

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Europe

Practice Areas

Chiara specializes in international arbitration and cross-border litigation. She assists and represents corporations and sovereigns in international arbitration and legal proceedings across a wide range of industries, including construction and infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, automotive and defense. Since the beginning of her career in 2010, Chiara has been involved (as counsel, secretary or assistant to the Arbitral Tribunal) in approximately 40 arbitrations and cross-border litigations.

Career

Chiara graduated cum laude from Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna in 2010 and obtained an LL.M. in Public International Law with merits at King’s College London in the same year.

Just after graduation, Chiara joined Cleary Gottlieb in Rome and, from September 2017 to March 2019, was resident in the Firm’s New York office.

Professional Memberships

Bar Admissions

Rome (2013)

Publications

• “The Revised IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest: A Call to Action for Parties and Counsel?” in Kluwer Arbitration Blog, May 7, 2024 (co-author)

• “Is Italy on the Right Track to Become a Truly Attractive Seat for International Arbitrations?” in Kluwer Arbitration Blog, January 21, 2022 (co-author)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration - Italy

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Chiara Capalti advises a roster of domestic and international companies on international arbitration proceedings. Her clients are active in a wide range of sectors, including defence, technology and banking.

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