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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP Offices
Corso Matteotti, n. 3
20121 Milano
20121
Italy
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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
With notable strength in mid-cap transactions, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP’s Italy team is regularly mandated on complex, cross-border M&A deals. Heading up the team, Rome-based Alfonso de Marco is an experienced adviser on the acquisition, development and sale of Italian multi-asset portfolios, particularly in the real estate sector.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco
Other key lawyers:
Sergio Esposito Farber; Carmine Gravina; Manfredi De Vita; Daniela Della Rosa; Giovanni Sagramoso; Paolo Cocchini
Testimonials
‘The team is fast and pragmatic, and the billing as well as the rules for the engagement are clear and respected at all stages of the operation.’
‘Carmine Gravina has unique skills during the negotiation and drafting of contracts, creating a real empathy with clients and their needs.’
‘Giovanni Sagramoso – high level of competence, experience and flexibility.’
Key clients
Leonardo S.p.A.
CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A.
North Sails Apparel S.p.A.
Itelyum Regeneration S.p.A.
Tirelli S.r.l.
Area Studio LLC
Luxury Federated Warehouse S.r.l.
Ikonic S.r.l.
Tivoli Group S.p.A.
Chalhoub Group
IRCE S.p.A.
Smit Draad B.V.
ECBF – European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
Work highlights
- Advised on the all-stock merger between Leonardo DRS Inc and RADA Electronic Industries to become a combined public company.
- Assisted DRS International with an auction sale of DRS International’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Enterprise Solutions, to SES Government Solutions.
- Advised Itelyum Regeneration on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ecowatt Vidardo, which operates a waste-to-energy electricity plant treating non-hazardous and non-recyclable special waste and biomass.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 4
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.Practice head(s):
Edoardo Zucchelli; Irene Petrelli; Emanuella Agostinelli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 4
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP assists institutions, public entities and multinational corporations in a wide range of real estate matters. The firm advises on acquisitions and divestments of real estate portfolios, joint ventures, loan agreement drafting and negotiation as well as asset management. Sergio Esposito Farber is the head of the firm’s real estate practice and advises on property acquisitions and dispositions for domestic and international clients, including state-owned entities.Practice head(s):
Sergio Esposito Farber
Other key lawyers:
Carmine Gravina
Testimonials
‘Responsive and with industry knowledge.’
‘The firm assists in the best possible way.’
‘Carmine Gravina is a trusted transactional advisor.’
‘Good team, well prepared and tough in negotiation.’
‘Sergio Esposito Farber is an excellent lawyer.’
Key clients
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR S.p.A.
Colony Capital Group (DigitalBridge Group)
Cicerone Fund
Work highlights
- Advised Inarcassa Re-Comparto Uno on the purchase of a real estate property located in Milan.
- Advised Colony Capital Luxembourg entities on the restructuring of a vendor loan agreement executed with Intesa San Paolo, as seller of the units issued by a real estate closed-end alternative investment fund named Armonia.
- Assisted the Dutch based investment fund Cicerone in the acquisition, together with CBRE Investment Management, of a real estate property located in Paris, France.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 5
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP's Italy banking and finance practice is headed up by Alfonso de Marco, who advises on banking and real estate matters, structured finance and project financing. Other active advisers include financial and bankruptcy lawyer Giovanni Sagramoso, Filippo Bianchi and Sergio Esposito Farber.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A.
Tecnimont S.p.A.
Hotelturist S.p.A.
Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Fortress Investment Group
Work highlights
- Advised Leonardo DRS Inc on its reverse merger with RADA Electronic Industries, and the drafting and negotiation of the finance and corporate documentation.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5
The banking and finance team in Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP's Italian offices specialises in advising financial institutions on high-profile financings. Banking, real estate, structured finance and project financing expert Alfonso de Marco heads up the department. Giovanni Sagramoso, Filippo Bianchi and Sergio Esposito Farber are also key figures.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese S.p.A.
UBI Banca S.p.A.
Banco BPM S.p.A.
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
ICCREA BancaImpresa S.p.A
Work highlights
- Advised MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese on granting Amplia Infrastructures a CapEx loan.
- Advised MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese on the granting of a multi-purpose facility for (among others) the acquisition by Lift 2 of the entire share capital of E.P. Elevatori Premontati.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 5
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle’s practice focuses on the oil and gas sector, where it advises clients on acquisitions, supplies, due diligence and regulatory matters. The team is jointly led by banking, finance and real estate specialist Alfonso de Marco, transactional M&A expert Daniela Della Rosa, and Carmine Gravina, who advises on the acquisition and operation of solar and wind plants in Italy.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco; Daniela Della Rosa; Carmine Gravina
Testimonials
‘Engaged and client-oriented.’
Key clients
Amegas S.p.A.
Itelyum Regeneration S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Amegas in relation to the acquisition of the corporate capital of several companies active in the fuel distribution business.
- Assisted Itelyum Regeneration in several acquisitions as a part of a strategic plan aimed at increasing the integration of Itelyum’s operational sites and the scope of its activities.
Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 1
Kazakhstan > Energy and natural resources
Noted for the team’s ‘diverse expertise covers a wide range of issues in energy and natural resources,’ Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP handles large natural resource negotiations and arbitrations for numerous government agencies and state-owned entities including the Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Finance, alongside advising on upstream oil and gas matters, uranium and gold. Askar Moukhitdinov is the managing partner for the Almaty and Astana offices, and is focused on all aspects of the energy industry, including the development of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry. Eric Gilioli is recognised for his work on transactions relating to the exploration, development and production of oil and gas, whereas Susan Maples deals with energy disputes and negotiations. Nurlan Mukhitdinov is a name to watch.Practice head(s):
Askar Moukhitdinov; Eric Gilioli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They understand the intricacies of our industry inside and out, enabling them to provide targeted and effective legal counsel. Their practice extends across international boundaries, which is crucial in the energy sector. They offer a comprehensive understanding of global markets, regulatory environments, and industry trends. ’
‘The team’s diverse expertise covers a wide range of issues in energy and natural resources, from environmental regulations to project finance. This breadth allows them to offer holistic solutions to complex problems. Their collaborative spirit extends beyond their own team. They actively engage with industry experts, environmental organizations, and government agencies to stay at the forefront of industry developments.’
Key clients
Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan, acting on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan
PSA LLC
Samruk-Kazyna
Kazatomprom
Work highlights
- Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a UNCITRAL arbitration commenced by a Canadian investor pursuant to the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Canada and the Soviet Union. The case arises from the termination of a contract for the management of a gold mining company. One of the key issues in the case has involved state succession to treaties in public international law, as the applicability to Kazakhstan of the treaty with the Soviet Union has been disputed.