Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s team of ’very experienced lawyers’ covers the gamut of commercial disputes, representing international and Italian clients in the telecoms, energy, financial services and construction sectors. The firm is involved in multiple areas of litigation, including class actions and follow-on proceedings. The practice is led by Giuseppe Scassellati-Sforzolini, who appears before the Italian appellate courts and the ECJ, and Carlo Santoro, who acts in class actions, antitrust follow-on actions and international arbitrations. Roberto Argeri brings banking, media and consumer protection experience to the team.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- 'The team combines high quality, authority and speed of execution, enabling it to build long-term, trusted client relationships.'
- ‘Roberto Argeri combines outstanding know-how, drafting skills and advocacy, making him an exceptional practitioner in handling complex disputes and identifying original and effective solutions.'
- 'The firm enjoys an excellent reputation and is staffed with highly qualified professionals.'
- ‘Very experienced lawyers with a pragmatic approach and high-quality legal advice.'
- ‘All team members are very competent, efficient, business-minded and very kind.’
- ‘Carlo Santoro and Marcello Magri are very smart, precise, competent and kind.’
Key clients
- IVECO
- Smurfit Westrock
- A2A
- Perform Content Ltd.
- Dexia S.A.
- Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
- A.S. Roma
- Vivendi
- Cedacri
- SKY Italia
Work highlights
Representing IVECO in two complex litigations worth about EUR 700 million, against Ormib Group and Lannutti.
Representing Smurfit Westrock Italia, a provider of paper-based packaging, in an increasing number of follow-on cases resulting from a 2019 decision of the Italian Competition Authority sanctioning two cartel agreements purportedly distorting competition.
Successfully representing A2A, one of the main Italian utilities companies, in obtaining the early dismissal of a class action brought by a minority shareholder alleging damages arising from a takeover bid on Edison, and the dismissal, in the appeal phase, of a civil action for over Euro 250M damages in connection with the same takeover bid.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Roberto Argeri
Practice head
Carlo Santoro; Giuseppe Scassellati Sforzolini
Other key lawyers
Roberto Argeri; Francesca Gesualdi; Marcello Magri