
Utilising its ‘deep market and sector knowledge’, Clifford Chance advises on a wide range of transactions, with recent experience in defence, offshore energy, and finance. The firm has also acted in joint venture and public exchange offering matters. Paolo Sersale is an expert in takeover regulations, while Umberto Penco Salvi specialises in corporate governance. Claudio Cerabolini supports both domestic and international private equity funds, asset managers, financial institutions, and corporations, while Filippo Isacco acts in insurance and energy matters. Francesca Casini brings corporate governance expertise to the team, with a focus on consumer goods and life sciences contexts.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- Highly flexible, very skilled, great collaboration.
- ‘Solid team, always available.’
- ‘Individuals with strong handling of legal matters.’
- ‘The Clifford Chance team is cohesive, proactive, quick in providing feedback, with a well-balanced mix of seniority levels.’
- ‘Alessia Aiello consistently demonstrates the ability to identify sensitive issues and propose brilliant solutions.’
- ‘Deep market and sector knowledge, commercial approach, and responsiveness.’
- 'Highly flexible, very skilled, great collaboration.'
Key clients
- Saipem
- Eni
- Leonardo
- The Board of Directors of Banca Popolare di Sondrio
- Gruppo CIR – Compagnie Industriali Riunite
- Assimoco and R+V Versicherung
- 7-Industries Holdings
- Encavis AG
- Prelios SGR
- HID Global Corporation
- DP World
- Allwyn
- Edison
- Klépierre
- Chane Terminals France SAS
- Nadara Italy S.p.A.
- Epta
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Claudio Cerabolini

Umberto Penco Salvi
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Paolo Sersale; Umberto Penco Salvi; Claudio Cerabolini; Filippo Isacco; Francesca Casini; Alessia Aiello


