Containing an ‘excellent’ competition practice, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 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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Témoignages
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‘They are able to provide all-round customer care.’
‘They are very professional, focused on client's needs and very competent.’
‘Strong knowledge, competence and partnership.’
‘This practice is probably the most well-known in Italy and it deserves such a success due to the outstanding level of competence, experience and attention to the client.’
‘Mario Siragusa is the top lawyer in competition law.’
‘Mario Siragusa is exceptional. An incredible communicator and strategic advisor. One of the best in the business.’
‘Matteo Beretta is knowledgeable, helpful and attentive to customer needs.’
‘It is one of the best competition practices, if not the best, I have dealt with. They are excellent.’
Clients clés
- TIM
- A2A
- F2i and Ardian
- IREN Mercato
- Unicredit
- Ryanair DAC
- Illumina
- Smurfit Kappa
- CONOU
Points forts
- Represented TIM in a case involving the provision of value-added services delivered through non-geographic numbers.
- Advised A2A in relation to a sale and purchase agreement with e-distribuzione, an Enel Group company active in the electricity distribution sector.
- Acting as counsel to F2i and Ardian in the contemplated sale to Italgas of gas distribution group 2i Rete Gas.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Matteo Beretta
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Alice Setari
Responsable de la pratique
Mario Siragusa; Matteo Beretta
Autres avocats clés
Alice Setari