Containing an ‘excellent’ competition practice, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is experienced in competition issues across the globe, advising Italian and multinational firms on restrictive agreements, State aid and abuse of dominant positions matters. The firm is particularly well-versed in assisting clients before the European Commission in both M&A authorisations and investigations. Spearheading the team, the Rome-based Mario Siragusa is an experienced antitrust litigator, and Milan-based Matteo Beretta is adept at merger control procedures. Alice Setari is noted within the team for her assistance in investigations brought by competition authorities. In July 2024, Marco D’Ostuni left the firm.
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Matteo Beretta
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Mario Siragusa; Matteo Beretta
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Alice Setari