Irene Petrelli
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLPWith a high level of experience advising sovereign states and international corporations alike, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is well-versed in supporting clients in international arbitrations under the ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL rules. The firm advises clients on matters concerning the chemical, oil and gas, defence, manufacturing and pharma industries. It also represents clients before all levels of the Italian courts. The team is spearheaded out of Milan by Irene Petrelli and Edoardo Zucchelli, both seasoned advisors in international arbitration.
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- 'The team is always very attentive, providing expedited service of quality.'
- 'Milo Molfa is an excellent negotiator.'
- 'The firm has an exceptionally strong international capability which allows it to pursue complex multi-jurisdictional litigation whilst keeping control of a clear-sighted and consistent strategy.'
- 'The Curtis team is extremely reliable, with a balanced, strategic approach that keeps the client’s goal always in mind to ensure the best outcome.'
- 'Edoardo Zucchelli has extensive experience in complex litigation, a brilliant leader who runs a really good team.'
- 'The practice is composed of professionals in different jurisdictions thus making it easier to have a continuity of activities starting from the beginning of arbitration up to enforcement of the award.'
- 'The team has an in-depth knowledge of construction methods and practices, combined with a broad experience of various forms of contract and applicable laws in various jurisdictions.'
- 'The Curtis team is the most professional and well-organised group that I have had the pleasure of working with.'
Key clients
- Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
- Petróleos de Venezuela
- Republic of Uganda
- Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Republic of India
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- State of Libya
- Libyan Investment Authority
- Republic of Cyprus
- United Republic of Tanzania
- United Arab Emirates
- Republic of South Sudan
- Tecnimont S.p.A.
- Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Itinera S.p.A.
- Stamicarbon B.V.
- Met Newen México, S.A. de C.V. Besix Group SA
Work highlights
- Representing the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the long-running, high-profile investment treaty arbitration against international oil company ConocoPhillips.
- Representing the Republic of Uganda in two multibillion dollar UNCITRAL arbitrations brought by a consortium of east African companies concerning a railway concession.
- Representing the State of Libya in a number of proceedings before Italian Courts involving the recovery of alleged credits and the immunity of sovereign States’ assets from enforcement.
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Irene Petrelli, Edoardo Zucchelli