Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's borrower-side practice in Italy features leveraged finance specialist Carlo de Vito Piscicelli, who divides his time between the firm’s London and Milan offices. Highlights for Piscicelli, who ‘shows a detailed and nuanced understanding of market practices', include advising ArcelorMittal on its €5.5bn sustainability-linked revolving facility.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Able to blend diverse practices seamlessly and in a manner that is clear. '
  • 'The team shows a deft expertise and understanding of complex cross-border transactions.’
  • ‘The team is very experienced, has a very pragmatic approach and is solution oriented. This makes the overall process efficient and the negotiations very smooth.’

  • ‘The standout partner is Carlo de Vito Piscicelli. He shows a detailed and nuanced understanding of market practices, while adapting those practices to the specific parameters of the project.'

  • 'Carlo de Vito Piscicelli is able to negotiate expertly through bespoke financings.’

Key clients

  • ArcelorMittal
  • Livanova
  • Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority d/b/a Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment
  • Asterion Industrial Partners
  • Dexia Crediop
  • Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Acciaierie d’Italia
  • OC Oerlikon
  • ST Microelectronics

Work highlights

  • Advising ArcelorMittal on its €5.5bn sustainability-linked revolving facility.
  • Advising ArcelorMittal on a $3bn bridge financing commitment to fund pending acquisitions, including the acquisition of Brazilian steel producer Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém.
  • Acted as counsel to Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority d/b/a Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, on a mezzanine financing for the construction and development of an integrated casino resort in South Korea.

Other key lawyers

Carlo de Vito Piscicelli