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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

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Capital markets: Equity

Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini leads the equity capital markets team at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, which advises on tender offers, regulatory compliance, and a broad array of issues within the ECM space. Nicole Puppieni is a key figure in the practice, regularly assisting both Italian and international issuers in public and private equity and debt offerings. Puppieni also provides guidance to companies and financial institutions on securities laws, with a strong focus on capital markets transactions and both domestic and cross-border M&A.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptional experience supported by extremely competent professionals who really care to best support their clients. Very collaborative with other advisors of the client, try to proactively find a solution for every issue encountered during the execution of a project.'
  • ‘They are willing to get a comprehensive understanding of the client's needs and provide their support and advice until a positive outcome. I have been working with Nicole Puppieni, who has always been outstanding in driving the team and the other advisor towards the best solutions for the client.’
  • ‘What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine the highest standards of technical excellence with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.'
  • 'The team is particularly strong in handling highly complex, cross-border transactions and regulatory matters, where their deep knowledge of both domestic and international frameworks allows them to anticipate issues and provide clear, commercially sensible solutions.'
  • 'Nicole Puppieni combines outstanding technical expertise with a pragmatic and client-focused approach, which makes her advice both precise and practical. She has a deep knowledge of Italian and EU financial markets regulation and corporate governance, and she is able to translate complex legal frameworks into clear guidance tailored to clients’ needs.'

Key clients

  • Goldman Sachs
  • The independent directors of Alkemy
  • BFF Bank
  • Euronext
  • Natuzzi

Work highlights

Advised Goldman Sachs as financial advisor to Anima Holding, the largest independent asset management group in Italy, with total assets under management of approximately €198 billion, in connection with the cash tender offer launched by Banco BPM on the entire share capital of Anima Holding.
Advised the independent directors of Alkemy in connection with the voluntary tender offer launched by Retex for all of Alkemy’s ordinary shares with the aim of delisting the target from the Italian stock exchange (Euronext STAR segment).
Assisted BFF Bank in connection with the adoption of its new Long Term Incentive Plan, in compliance with the EBA Guidelines on sound remuneration policies and the relevant Bank of Italy regulations, as well as the disclosure requirements applicable to listed issuers.
Practice head

Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini

Other key lawyers

Nicole Puppieni

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