Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle Offices
PIAZZA VENEZIA, 11
ROMA, LAZIO 00187
Italy
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Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 3
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is seasoned in the fashion, retail, beauty and art industries. The firm advises on compliance, ESG, real estate and labour law, with the ability to provide dispute resolution assistance as the need arises. It also has particular expertise in IP and corporate support. Overseeing the practice from Milan, Daniela Della Rosa advises on commercial processes and global IP management, whilst Giovanni Sagramoso offers corporate and financial expertise. Based in Rome, Sergio Esposito Faber is an expert in art-related transactions for public institutions, foundations, galleries and collectors.Practice head(s):
Daniela Della Rosa; Giovanni Sagramoso
Other key lawyers:
Sergio Esposito Faber; Federico Criscuoli
Testimonials
‘The team provides specialist legal advice and demonstrates unparalleled experience in addition to their unique industry knowledge.’
‘Daniela Della Rosa is a guru in the fashion and luxury brands industry. She knows the market players as well as the industry practices.’
‘Federico Criscuoli has been a great help and demonstrates in-depth experience in commercial contracts.’
‘Prompt in response.’
‘Immediately grasps the problem and provides a solution.’
Key clients
North Sails Apparel S.p.A.
Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.
Parah Group
Smythson Group
AREA Studio LLC
Le Sirenuse S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advised North Sails on a variety of different and complex matters, spanning from corporate advice and contracts to compliance and litigation.
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Routinely mandated for cross-border M&A deals, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP’s Italy department has significant expertise in mid-cap deals, as well as real estate, transport and energy sector transactions. Experienced in corporate and commercial matters, M&A, joint ventures and buyouts, Alfonso de Marco heads up the group from Rome.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco
Other key lawyers:
Daniela Della Rosa; Carmine Gravina; Giovanni Sagramoso; Paolo Cocchini; Francesco Dell’Atti;
Testimonials
‘The results are always very good.’
The team stays very close to the client and any aspect is opportunely examined and regulated.’
‘Great people – excellent at providing advice without jargon.’
‘Carmine Gravina provides a great service. He is always present and active during any aspect of the transaction.’
Key clients
Leonardo
Groupe Crit
CDP Venture Capital SGR
Engineering Ingegneria Informatica
North Sails Apparel
Itelyum Regeneration
Red Monk Studio
Tirelli
IRCE
Smit Draad
ECBF – European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
Autodoc
Work highlights
- Advised Leonardo and its subsidiaries on the public secondary offering and sale of 7.9% of the common stock of Leonardo DRS, a provider of defence technology.
- Assisted Groupe CRIT with the acquisition of a majority stake in OpenjobMetis.
- Assisted ALS Customs Services with a sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of all the corporate capital of Battaglino Customs Services.
Italy > Compliance Tier 4
In June 2024, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle expanded its compliance offering through the recruitment of Gianluca Cattani from Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Cattani’s expertise includes anti-corruption and internal investigations, as well as export control, trade compliance and international sanctions. Edoardo Zucchelli also has notable compliance experience.Practice head(s):
Gianluca Cattani; Edoardo Zucchelli
Testimonials
‘Professionalism and availability.’
‘The team of Gianluca Cattani is highly competent and professional.’
‘Gianluca Cattani always shows willingness to provide detailed feedback/opinions, always addressing emergency situations.’
‘The undisputed professionalism of Gianluca Cattani is pleasantly accompanied by his kindness and the particular attention he pays to people. A lawyer like Gianluca Cattani is unique today.’
Key clients
Magic
Work highlights
- Assisted Magic with its company-wide implementation of Model 231.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 4
With 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.Practice head(s):
Irene Petrelli; Edoardo Zucchelli
Other key lawyers:
Jacopo Cordiano; Milo Molfa
Testimonials
‘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.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 4
UK and US clients regularly instruct Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP on investment and development matters, including portfolio transactions and the establishment of joint ventures. The firm also advises clients on lease agreements, real estate financing and litigation. Sergio Esposito Farber is the head of the Rome-based team and is at home advising multinational corporations, state-owned entities and international investment funds.Practice head(s):
Sergio Esposito Farber
Other key lawyers:
Carmine Gravina
Testimonials
‘Strong real estate team with a quite pragmatic approach to problem-solving.’
‘Very good service, high-quality work. They make it very easy to do business in Italy.’
‘Sergio Esposito Farber is an excellent attorney.’
Key clients
Fabrica Immobiliare SGR S.p.A.
Colony Capital Investment Management
Centro Alimentare Maddalene S.p.A.
Digital Bridge Group
Fortress Investment Group
Work highlights
- Advised Cicerone, one of the real estate investment funds managed by Fabrica Immobiliare SGR S.p.A. in the purchase of a real estate property located in Rome at Via Barberini.
- Advised Fortress Luxembourg entities in the restructuring of a vendor loan agreement executed with Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., as seller of the units issued by a real estate closed-end alternative investment fund named “Armonia”.
- Advised Centro Alimentare Maddalene S.p.A. in the negotiation of procurement and ancillary contracts to set up a fully-automated, cashier-less supermarket.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 5
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP's Italy team covers acquisition, project and real estate financings, along with corporate lending. It also advises on bilateral and syndicated loans. Rome-based Alfonso de Marco assists Italian companies with domestic and international banking and real estate matters, as well as project and structured finance.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco
Other key lawyers:
Giovanni Sagramoso; Filippo Bianchi
Key clients
DeA Capital Real Estate SGR
Tecnimont
Hotelturist
Fidia Farmaceutici
Fortress Investment Group
Work highlights
- Advised Leonardo DRS on its reverse merger with RADA Electronic Industries, including the drafting and negotiation of the finance documentation.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP's Italy practice is experienced in bilateral and syndicated loan agreements, corporate lending, and acquisition, project and real estate financings. It also advises on debt restructuring. Rome-based group head Alfonso de Marco assists with banking and real estate matters, along with structured and project financing.Practice head(s):
Alfonso Annibale de Marco
Other key lawyers:
Giovanni Sagramoso; Filippo Bianchi
Key clients
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Intesa San Paolo
Crédit Agricole Italia
ICCREA BancaImpresa
Banco BPM
Work highlights
- Advised MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese on granting Amplia Infrastructures a CapEx loan.
- Assisted MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese with granting a multi-purpose facility for (among others) for the acquisition by Lift 2 of the entire share capital of EP Elevatori Premontati.
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 5
Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 6
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle excels in administrative law disputes across various sectors, from transport, construction and engineering to telecoms, defence and healthcare. Francesco Caccioppoli provides judicial and extra-judicial advice that spans public services, public works and infrastructure, with a strong background in obtaining public procurement contracts. Manfredi De Vita is another name to note, alongside Marco Debertolis, who represents both state-owned and private companies and real estate investment funds, while Erica Sotgiu focuses on public procurement and tenders.Practice head(s):
Francesco Caccioppoli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm has a deep knowledge of the area, and their people are fully dedicated to the client.’
‘Francesco Caccioppoli is a great professional that establishes a strong relationship with the client.’
‘Highly professional, fully dedicated to the client, very appreciated fixer.’
‘Francesco Caccioppoli is outstanding.’
Key clients
Trenitalia S.p.A.
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana S.p.A.
Consulenze Generali Ambientali – C.G.A. S.p.A.
Itabus S.p.A.
Italferr S.p.A.
Acea S.p.A.