The team at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is known for its strength in cross-border matters involving the EU and the US. Matteo Beretta regularly represents clients in follow-on damages claims, abuse of dominance investigations and merger clearances before the ICA. Mario Siragusa advises on the antitrust aspects of public tender offers, alleged gun-jumping conduct and appeals before the Council of State, and jointly leads the team alongside Beretta. Alice Setari is also noted. The practice is particularly active in the technology, TMT and fashion sectors.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- 'Mario Siragusa brings invaluable experience and relationships in the market and provides clear, concise recommendations. Fausto Caronna has deep knowledge of the law, a consistently safe pair of hands and a trusted advisor who can steer the ship through stormy (regulatory) seas.'
- 'Exceptional experience in the Italian market. They have been involved in a lot of complex high-profile matters over the years and are able to draw on that experience in their advice. Excellent technical knowledge, both of the law and the way the regulators think/act. Mario Siragusa is excellent. Experienced, strategic, and his reputation precedes him. Cesare Rizza is technically excellent, very hard working and always contactable in a crisis.'
- 'Professionality, deep knowledge of the matter and relevant laws and case laws, precision, accuracy, and punctuality.'
- 'The diversity of skills between team members and internal collaboration ensures timely and effective support. I worked with Fausto Caronna, Pietro Cutaia, and Mauro Beraldi, and all of them have shown a high level of professionalism, competence and excellence on their job.'
- 'The firm stands out for its expertise in antitrust and unfair commercial practices with particular reference to financial regulatory matters. The best partner who has assisted us on the relevant matters is Attorney Fausto Caronna, who has extensive experience both in strategy and in defence in case of challenges regarding commercial practices.'
- 'The standout factor has been the stellar collaboration between the Italian team (with strong local expertise) and the EU team based in Brussels (with first-class EU competition law practitioners). Increasingly important given regulatory overlap.'
Key clients
- Mediobanca
- TIM
- Smurfit Westrock Italia (formerly Smurfit Kappa Italia)
- Ryanair DAC
- IREN Mercato
- A2A
- Compass Banca
- ENI
- Fibercop
- Unipol Assicurazioni
- PETRONAS
Work highlights
Represented Mediobanca on regulatory and antitrust matters related to the public exchange tender offer launched by Mediobanca for 100% of Banca Generali shares.
Represented TIM in a number of matters, including an action for damages for alleged retention practices.
Advised Smurfit Westrock Italia (formerly Smurfit Kappa Italia) in relation to an investigation by the ICA concerning two alleged cartels in the market, ensuing appeal phases, as well as in the context of civil claims for follow-on damages.
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Matteo Beretta
Practice head
Mario Siragusa; Matteo Beretta
Other key lawyers
Alice Setari; Fausto Caronna; Mauro Beraldi; Pietro Cutaia