LAWYER PROFILE

Matteo Montanaro

Europe 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Matteo Montanaro’s practice is primarily focused on corporate matters, having substantial experience in cross-border and domestic acquisitions and divestitures, joint venture deals, mergers and other corporate reorganizations.

He has also advised on commercial and tech contracts.

Career

Matteo joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2008. He was based in the New York office in 2004-2005 and in the Abu Dhabi office in 2013-2015. Prior to joining Cleary, Matteo worked for the law firm Brosio, Casati e Associati in 1997 which merged in 1998 with Allen & Overy.

Professional Memberships

Bar Admission: Milan

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Matteo Montanaro is an established lawyer who handles cross-border acquisitions. He is also well equipped to advise on private equity deals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matteo Montanaro always proves to be very prepared and responsive.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Matteo is a comprehensive M&A professional with broad strategic and commercial insight.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Matteo is a pleasant partner to collaborate with for his expertise, availability, ability to identify solutions and responsiveness.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide