Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP has a strong international arbitration practice, especially in investment treaty arbitrations and inter-state arbitrations. Headed by Edoardo Zucchelli, Irene Petrelli and Emanuella Agostinelli, the team acts for a wide range of clients, from domestic Italian businesses to foreign multinational corporations. Francesco dell’Atti was promoted to partner in 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Experienced.’
  • ‘Edoardo Zucchelli is very capable.’

  • ‘Individuals are really professional with deep knowledge of the issues.’

Key clients

  • Itinera S.p.A.
  • Stamicarbon B.V.
  • Met Newen México, S.A. de C.V.
  • Neosia Renewables S.p.A.
  • Renewables S.p.A.
  • MT Russia LLC
  • Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
  • Petróleos de Venezuela
  • Republic of Uganda
  • Republic of India
  • Republic of Kazakhstan
  • State of Libya
  • Libyan Investment Authority
  • Republic of Cyprus
  • Albpetrol Sh.A.
  • Tecnimont
  • Danieli
  • Leonardo
  • Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Work highlights

  • Representing the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in two multibillion-dollar investment arbitrations concerning a thermal power plant as well as in parallel proceedings pending before the Paris Court of Appeal.
  • Defending the Republic of Uganda in two multibillion-dollar arbitrations concerning a railway concession.
  • Represented the State of Libya in a number of proceedings before Italian Courts involving the recovery of alleged credits and immunity of Sovereign States’ assets.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Edoardo Zucchelli, Irene Petrelli, Emanuella Agostinelli

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Francesco dell’Atti