LAWYER PROFILE

Roberto Bonsignore

Europe 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

4 years ranked

Private Equity

Italy

19 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Europe

Practice Areas

Roberto Bonsignore’s practice focuses on public and private mergers and acquisitions and restructurings.

Career

Roberto joined the firm in 1996 and became a partner in 2005. He worked in the Brussels office until August 1998, when he moved to the Rome office. He was based in the New York office in 2000 and 2001 and moved to the Milan office in 2005. Before joining Cleary, Roberto worked in Philadelphia at the Mattioni Law Offices from 1993 to 1994, and in Turin at the law office of Marco Weigmann from 1995 to 1996. He has also collaborated with Prof. Rodolfo Sacco of the University of Turin.

Professional Memberships

Member of Rome and New York Bars.

Publications

Chambers Global Practice Guide 2024: Corporate M&A (Italy)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

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

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Roberto Bonsignore is highly experienced in assisting local and international companies from the telecoms, energy and transport sectors with high-profile M&A.

Learn more about this team View ranking table

Private Equity - Italy

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Roberto Bonsignore is a well-established lawyer who is sought after for his experience in high stakes acquisitions, disposals and investments. His client roster includes groups targeting the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

Learn more about this team View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Roberto is one of the go-to lawyers when dealing with complex transactions.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
He is well known in the market. From a technical point, he is very detail-oriented and diligent.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Roberto Bonsignore is extremely commercial and very diplomatic. He is able to make the different parties reach compromises.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Roberto Bonsignore has a deep knowledge of the market and clients, which allows him to identify business opportunities for the firm on time.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
He is very helpful and has great problem-solving skills.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
He combines solid technical skills with commercial acumen and a broad network of contacts.
Private EquityChambers European Guide