Clifford Chance‘s Italy practice assists Italian corporations and international investors with high-end M&A deals. Clients note that the team's ’ability to handle mandates with efficiency and precision is truly commendable’. Paolo Sersale‘s experience ranges from public M&A and takeover regulations to private equity and corporate restructuring; Umberto Penco Salvi ’exhibits remarkable expertise’; and Claudio Cerabolini and Filippo Isacco are experts in private equity and M&A. The practice further includes Francesca Casini, an adviser to industrial, consumer goods, biotech and life sciences clients, and private equity and cross-border M&A expert Elisa Ielpo.
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Testimonials
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‘They are knowledgeable in their field, are always available, and have very good commercial insights as they know their market very well.’
‘Stands out for its punctuality, availability, and organisational skills.’
‘The team is highly competent and demonstrates remarkable execution speed, making every experience with them extremely positive.’
‘Their ability to handle mandates with efficiency and precision is truly commendable. Clients highly recommend their services to anyone seeking high-level legal assistance.’
‘Clients have a very good experience working with them - they make transactions easier to handle and close.’
‘Clients commend the Clifford Chance team, particularly Umberto Penco Salvi, who exhibits remarkable expertise, is always available and effective in his advice, and provides his contributions with great speed.’
‘Claudio Cerabolini and his team are extremely proactive in assisting companies with M&A transactions.’
‘Claudio Cerabolini and his team are excellent lawyers and very knowledgeable in their field, but they are also very commercially minded and available to their clients.’
Key clients
- Gruppo CIR - Compagnie Industriali Riunite
- Saipem
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- EDF
- Edison
- Enel
- Eni
- ITV
- Leonardo
Work highlights
Advised Eni on a business combination agreement with Ithaca Energy for the aggregation of substantially all of Eni’s UK upstream operations.
Advised Italian banking group UniCredit in relation to changing its joint venture insurance partner in Incontra Assicurazioni through the acquisition of 51% of Incontra from UnipolSai, and the simultaneous back-to-back sale of 50% of Incontra to Allianz.
Advised Gruppi CIR (and its controlled listed automotive arm Sogefi) on the sale of its filtration business unit to Pacific Avenue Capital.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Claudio Cerabolini
Umberto Penco Salvi
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Francesca Casini
Filippo Isacco
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Elisa Ielpo
Other key lawyers
Paolo Sersale; Umberto Penco Salvi; Claudio Cerabolini; Filippo Isacco; Francesca Casini; Elisa Ielpo.