Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton deal with a range of complex domestic and cross-border tax related matters, focusing on public and private M&A transactions, debt and pre-IPO tax restructurings. Assisting clients from various different industries such as industrial manufacturing, private equity, TMT, luxury fashion and insurance, the firm provides a ‘responsive and thorough’ service on all tax matters. Head of the practice, Vania Petrella is an ’excellent advisor’ on M&A deals or large corporates, financings and debt restructurings as well as private equity firms and tax restructurings. Gianluca Russo bolsters the practice's expertise in financial instrument and capital market transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP special is their mix of expertise, pragmatism and anticipation of customer risks and needs.'
- ‘Vania Petrella and Gianluca Russo work very well together and harmonise. It is always very positive and efficient to work with them.’
- ‘Very client facing and responsive, high technical knowledge.’
- ‘Vania Petrella is an excellent advisor, balancing technical skill with commercial acumen, she is a pleasure to work with. ’
- ‘Understands the history and spirit of the legislation. Ability to clearly explain complex Italian tax legislation in plain language.’
- ‘Experienced, can speak with conviction and authority.’
Key clients
- Silicon Box
- ArcelorMittal
- Gianmaria Giuliani
- KKR
- Vivendi
- Retelit
- Asterion Industrial Partners
- Blue Pool Capital
- LVMH
- Swiss Life Holding AG
- GVS S.p.A.
Work highlights
Represented Singapore-based semiconductor firm Silicon Box in all aspects of its investment in a new plant for the production of the so-called "chiplets" in Northern Italy in collaboration with the Italian government.
Representing ArcelorMittal on Italian tax matters related to its investment in Ilva S.p.A.
Represented KKR on tax and regulatory matters related to its €2.9 billion investment in Enilive.
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Gianluca Russo
Practice head
Vania Petrella