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Clifford Chance

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The team at Clifford Chance, regarded as ‘sharp-minded’ and as having ’a commercial approach’, is experienced in arbitration as well as civil, insolvency and criminal litigation. The firm regularly advises large Italian corporations across the market and major financial institutions. The team is led by Fabio Guastadisegni, who is well versed in actions before the Supreme Court and focuses on banking and finance litigation. The ‘very smart and passionate’ Giuseppe Principato is an expert in criminal law, with a speciality in prevention and disgorgement measures. Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari covers a wide range of areas, including banking, finance and commercial disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They have actual experience and have a first-rate team. The tactical advice, coupled with actual experience, was invaluable.'
  • 'Nice and responsive. Thinks 360° and outside the box.'
  • 'The firm has a large and expert working group dedicated to dispute resolution.'
  • 'Giuseppe Principato is a very smart and passionate lawyer, able to provide quick and effective solutions for clients' needs.'
  • 'Sharp-minded team with a commercial approach, able to manage multiple disputes simultaneously.'
  • 'Strong team with complete dispute resolution capabilities.'
  • 'Maximum availability and a strong, clear understanding of customer needs.'

Key clients

  • Citibank
  • Crédit Agricole Italia
  • Credit Suisse
  • BNY Mellon Fund Services (Ireland) DAC
  • Fintecna S.p.A.
  • Barclays
  • Irfis, Finanziaria per lo sviluppo della Sicilia S.p.A.
  • GS Spa
  • Davidson Kemper

Work highlights

  • Acted for major stakeholders on regulatory and litigation risks arising from the potential wind-down of Eurovita, a life insurance company.
  • Assisting the Italian branch of a primary global bank headquartered in the Netherlands in relation to major litigation brought before the High Court of Justice – Commercial Court by a Russian entity claiming the payment of advanced performance bonds issued by the Italian branch of the client in relation to a construction contract.
  • Acted as counsel of record for Portovesme, which was involved in a criminal proceeding on environmental crimes related to organised activities for the illegal trade in waste.

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.
Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari
Clifford Chance
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Fabio Guastadisegni
Clifford Chance

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fabio Guastadisegni

Other key lawyers

Carlo Felic Giampaolino, Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari, Alessandro Sciarra, Giuseppe Principato