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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

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Regarded as being ‘outstanding in understanding the client’s needs and in negotiating with counterparts’, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP supports clients with major national and multi-jurisdictional disputes. The firm advises clients in telecoms, energy, construction and TMT matters. Practice co-heads Carlo Santoro and Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini are experts in antitrust and white-collar crimes, respectively. Roberto Argeri advises on finance and consumer protection litigation, and Francesca Gesualdi is well-versed in appellate cases before Italian courts. After research concluded, Ferdinando Emanuele left the firm.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Cleary lawyers always go the extra mile to combine legal advice with a business perspective.'
  • 'Roberto Argeri is an amazing lawyer, both from a professional and a personal standpoint.'
  • 'The dispute resolution practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton stands out for its deep expertise, commitment to innovative solutions, and a collaborative approach that consistently delivers exceptional results for clients.'
  • 'The individuals I work with are exceptional for their unwavering dedication, deep expertise, and client-first approach. What truly sets them apart from competitors is their ability to blend technical precision with innovative thinking.'
  • 'They are very competent and also find practical solutions for the client.'
  • 'The law firm is outstanding in understanding the client's needs and in negotiating with counterparts; it is also very good in litigation.'
  • 'Francesca Gesualdi is a very good lawyer and an excellent litigator.'
  • 'Excellent technical expertise, including in complex international matters.'

Key clients

  • A2A
  • IVECO
  • Dexia Crediop and Intesa SanPaolo
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Acciaierie d’Italia Holding
  • A.S. Roma
  • Vivendi
  • Cedacri
  • SKY Italia

Work highlights

  • Represented a client in a case before the Court of Appeal of Milan where it rejected an appeal brought by a long-standing contractor of a multinational energy company, fully upholding the counterclaims of the client.
  • Successfully represented MSD Italia before the Court of Barcellona Pozzo Di Gotto, which rejected in full the claims for damages brought by a patient who allegedly suffered harm and damages arising from the taking of a drug marketed by MSD.
  • Successfully represented Acciaierie d’Italia in multiple proceedings.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Roberto Argeri
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Francesca Gesualdi
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carlo Santoro
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlo Santoro, Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini

Other key lawyers

Roberto Argeri, Francesca Gesualdi