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- Clifford Chance > Rome - Profile > Clifford Chance > Rome - Clifford Chance > Milan - Managing Partner: Charles Adams - Senior Partner: Adrian Cartwright - Co-Regional Managing Partners for One Europe: Steve Jacoby and Chinwe Odimba-Chapman ### Firm Overview Clifford Chance is a global law firm committed to creating advantage for its clients. The firm combines legal and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect and defend its clients’ business. Operating as a single, fully-integrated global partnership Clifford Chance provides forward-thinking insights and tech-enabled solutions in the sectors and markets that matter most to its clients. The firm’s culture of collaboration and commitment to rigorous and ethical standards, ensures consistent, high-quality service worldwide. ### Main areas of practice - Antitrust Antitrust challenges are growing across the world. Over 130 jurisdictions now have antitrust laws, and that number continues to grow. The range of business practices giving rise to antitrust enforcement is likewise expanding, and fines for antitrust infringements are rising. We have the expertise and global network to help our clients address these antitrust risks. Our global network of over 200 antitrust lawyers covers all the key hubs of Europe, Asia Pacific, the US and the Middle East, enabling us to support our clients on their most complex and important antitrust matters across the world. Our antitrust teams work together to solve multinational antitrust issues, taking into account the interplay between different practices and rules, and always mindful of the practical implications antitrust issues may have on our clients' business. - Capital Markets We advise major market participants including leading financial institutions, corporates, governments and supranational organisations across the world as well as first time issuers and other new players in the capital markets. Our lawyers cover the whole spectrum of capital markets work including debt and equity transactions, structured debt, high yield and trusts. Alongside mainstream capital markets issuances in the major economies we work on benchmarking and other innovative transactions including in new frontier markets. With over 120 partners and a further 400 lawyers dedicated to capital markets, as well as close links with our Finance, Corporate and Tax practices, we can quickly assemble cross-border teams who combine local and industry focus with international perspective to provide practical, integrated legal advice for all our clients' capital markets activities. - Corporate We advise clients on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on complex, cross-border transactions. Our integrated team includes experts in antitrust/competition law, funds and investment management, insurance, private equity and public policy. Our clients include many of the world's leading companies including more than half of the Global Fortune 500. Our extensive global reach, combined with international deal execution skills and local market knowledge, provides clients with access to 200 partners and a further 500 lawyers with global and local capability. Our team also offers clients the combination of focused technical and industry expertise across 12 sectors from financial services through to energy & resources and healthcare. We are also supported by partners in our market leading finance, capital markets, litigation, tax, pensions, employment and real estate practices. - Energy Transition We advise clients on the full breadth of energy transition-related matters, ranging from project development, construction and financing to M&A and joint ventures, as well as providing detailed regulatory and tax advice. We are also well-positioned to advise and represent multinational clients in cross-border litigation, international arbitration, investigations and risk mitigation. Across the globe, our lawyers are routinely involved in many first-of-a-kind and award-winning transactions as we support our clients in their energy transition journey, across onshore and offshore wind, floating offshore wind, solar, carbon capture, clean hydrogen, battery storage, EV charging, grids, interconnection, carbon trading, digital infrastructure and new nuclear. - Finance We have an expert international finance practice. We act on many of the financial markets' ground-breaking deals and have become trusted advisers to the corporations and financial institutions that define the global markets. We advise on a full spectrum of financial products, including asset finance, corporate & investment grade lending, derivatives & structured finance, fintech, Islamic finance, leveraged & acquisition finance, projects & infrastructure finance, real estate finance, restructuring & insolvency, and trade, commodities & export finance. - Intellectual Property We advise on the IP aspects of our client’s most complex and business-critical projects, including contracts, technology adoption, transactions and disputes. Our team possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of intellectual property law and its practical application in various industries. Whether your project is a standalone initiative or part of a larger transaction, we are equipped to navigate the complexities involved. We leverage our expertise to protect your innovations and maximise the value of your intellectual assets, ensuring that your business remains competitive and secure. - Litigation & Dispute Resolution Clifford Chance's global Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice has around 500 lawyers based in the UK, Continental Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the United States, who are experienced in the full spectrum of litigation, dispute resolution and regulatory issues that our clients face. Our highly qualified teams are focused on resolving high risk litigation, international arbitration and regulatory investigations. We are committed to resolving disputes as efficiently as possible and are focused on offering solutions that are practical and commercial. Our peers know that we are always prepared to proceed, however, and recognise our record in delivering results for clients in major litigation and arbitrations. Our credibility is also acknowledged by regulators and prosecutors, which assists with the effective resolution of investigations and other negotiations. - Real Estate Acting for the real estate industry's leading players, we advise on the full range of real estate-related transactions. With an integrated network of highly qualified individuals, we have the commitment, resources and know-how to get your deals done, whatever and wherever they are. Forward thinking and commercial in our approach, with a proven ability to deliver complex deals, we handle the entire property 'life-cycle' from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to the final exit. Our scale, geographical reach and seamless, coordinated approach means that we can support any real estate project. - Sustainability and ESG We provide support as businesses pursue the opportunities presented by the exponential growth of sustainable finance and investment opportunities, action on emissions, climate tech, innovation and infrastructure to facilitate the energy transition, and the promotion of human rights, talent and diversity in the workforce across businesses and supply chains. Core to business resilience in a time of change, are corporate governance frameworks that support coherent management of the opportunities and risks associated with a just transition to a carbon neutral or negative future. We advise clients internationally and locally as they incorporate ESG into business strategies and implement ESG in operations, supply chains and business relationships throughout value chains. We support businesses as they seek to transition to net zero and invest in new clean or low carbon businesses or products. We provide advice on comprehensive ESG management, implementing net zero strategies, identifying risks and obligations such an increasing reporting disclosure and due diligence requirements on ESG matters, to assistance with litigation, dispute and reputation risks arising from ESG, where effective stakeholder engagement is increasingly paramount. - Tax, Pensions, Employment and Incentives Unlike many competitors, we have offices with tax expertise across the globe and with over 170 tax advisors worldwide, we possess one of the largest international tax groups of any single law firm. We deliver commercial advice across the full spectrum of international and domestic tax issues and have unparalleled experience in advising on cross-border transactions. Our experienced employment, incentives and pensions specialists work with clients from a wide range of sectors to address local and cross-border issues. European offices: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Bucharest*, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Madrid, Munich, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Newcastle, Paris, Prague**, Rome, Warsaw ### International offices - Abu Dhabi: Tel: +971 2 419 2500 - Amsterdam: Tel: +31 20 711 9000 - Barcelona: Tel: +34 93344 2200 - Beijing: Tel: +86 10 6505 9018 - Brussels: Tel: +32 2 533 5911 - Bucharest*: Tel: +40 21 666 6100 - Casablanca: Tel: +212 5201 3 2080 - Delhi: Tel: +91 (0) 124 401 7300 - Dubai: Tel: +971 4 362 0444 - Düsseldorf: Tel: +49 211 43 550 - Frankfurt: Tel: +49 69 71 9901 - Hong Kong: Tel: +852 2825 8888 - Houston: Tel: +1 713 821 2800 - Istanbul: Tel: +90 212 339 0001 - London: Tel: +44 20 7006 1000 - Luxembourg: Tel: +352 48 50 501 - Madrid: Tel: +34 91 590 7500 - Milan: Tel: +39 02 806 341 - Munich: Tel: +49 8921 6320 - Newcastle: Tel: +442070061000 - New York: Tel: + 1 212 878 8000 - Paris: Tel: +33 1 44 05 52 52 - Perth: Tel: +61 8 9262 5555 - Prague**: Tel: +420222555222 - Riyadh***: Tel: +966 1 478 0220 - Rome: Tel: +39 06 422 911 - São Paulo: Tel: +55 11 3049 3188 - Shanghai: Tel: +86 21 6335 0086 - Singapore: Tel: +65 6410 2200 - Sydney: Tel: +61 2 8922 8000 - Tokyo: Tel: +81 3 5561 6600 - Warsaw: Tel: +48 22 627 1177 - Washington DC: Tel: + 1 202 912 5000 *Clifford Chance has entered into an association agreement with Clifford Chance Badea SPRL in Bucharest. **Clifford Chance has entered into an association agreement with Clifford Chance Prague Association S.R.O. in Prague. - ***AS&H Clifford Chance, a joint venture entered into by Clifford Chance LLP ### Staffing Figures - 430 Number of partners - 1187 Number of fee-earners

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Alice Reali

Capital Markets

Andrea Sgrilli

Tax

Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari

Dispute Resolution

Antonio Golino

Antonio Golino specialises in Regulatory Enforcement and Financial Crimes, regularly advising financial institutions and corporations on sensitive matters arising from regulatory issues and criminal investigations. Antonio is also a trial lawyer with particular focus on financial crimes, acting as criminal defence counsel for corporate entities and individuals in high-profile market abuse and fraud trials. Antonio is a lecturer in Regulatory Enforcement on the LL.M. in White Collar Crime at LUISS University School of Law in Rome. · Regulatory Enforcement

Carlo Felice Giampaolino

Carlo Giampaolino is an expert on corporate, insurance, bankruptcy, industrial and financial markets law. His work is performed both in and out of court for leading Italian and international financial institutions and corporations. Carlo has been appointed by the bankruptcy court for fraudulent conveyance actions, liabilities of directors, litigation in corporate law, patent law, unfair competition, legal opinion in insurance law, corporation law, banking law, drafting of corporation by-laws and contracts. · Corporate / M&A

Carlo Galli

Carlo Galli has been Head of Tax in Italy since its establishment, and is part of the global Tax group. He regularly advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of tax in complex transactions and has significant experience in the structuring and financing of inbound and outbound investments. · Tax

Charles Adams

Charles Adams is a dual qualified avvocato (Italy) and solicitor (England & Wales) who is widely recognised as one of Italy's leading banking and finance lawyers. Charles has advised banks and borrowers on some of the most significant syndicated loans, leveraged and project finance transactions in the Italian market over the past 20 years. He also advises clients on major Italian restructurings and insolvencies and is active in the Energy sector, having advised on some of Italy's landmark infrastructure and project financings and more recently on renewables transactions. · Banking & Finance

Chiara Commis

Chiara is a Partner in the Global Financial Markets practice, specialized in project finance, infrastructure finance, leverage and acquisition finance and syndicated lending. · Project Finance

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Claudio Cerabolini

Claudio Cerabolini specialises in private equity, real estate, and private and public M&A transactions, and heads the Private Equity and the Real Estate groups in Italy. Claudio has worked with some of the most important international and Italian private equity, real estate and sovereign wealth funds, as well as with other asset managers, advising them on investment and disinvestment transactions (including buy-outs, public-to-private, growth capital, mergers, IPOs and joint ventures) in Italy and other European countries. He has also advised multinational and Italian corporates and financial institutions in M&A transactions, joint ventures, IPOs, tender offers and several other corporate finance and capital market matters. He is a member of the Tax & Legal Committee of AIFI (Italian Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital) and is one of the authors of the book "Private Equity and Venture Capital, Regulation and Good Practice", published by Risk Books in 2014. Claudio has also worked in the field of IT and data protection law for over 15 years, advising important clients on compliance, litigation, and complex and innovative matters. · Private Equity

Elisa Ielpo

Private Equity

Filippo Emanuele

Filippo Emanuele is Co-Head of Finance & Capital Markets in Italy. He specialises in equity and debt capital markets and corporate finance. · Capital Markets

Filippo Isacco

Filippo Isacco works in the Corporate M&A practice in Milan and is specialised in Private Equity and Corporate M&A advice for a wide range of notable financial investors and corporate clients, mainly on cross-border and cutting-edge transactions. · Corporate / M&A

Filippo Tassoni

Banking & Finance

Francesca Casini

Corporate / M&A

Francesca Gesualdi

Francesca Gesualdi is a Partner in our Litigation & Dispute resolution practice. Her practice focuses on both domestic and international litigation and arbitration. She advises Italian and global corporations on a wide range of disputes, including class actions, involving corporate, commercial, banking, and financial matters, as well as bankruptcy and antitrust issues. Francesca's international arbitration practice focuses especially on energy disputes, as ICC construction disputes, as well as M&A and Joint Venture disputes. · Litigation

Gioacchino Foti

Gioacchino Foti is one of the leading practitioners in Italy in Debt Capital Markets. His practice covers all aspects of DCM including EMTN establishments, updates, and issuances thereunder, stand-alone Eurobonds, liability management transactions, convertible bonds, warrants, Italian retail bonds and structured products, sovereign bonds, Yankee bonds as well as covering regulatory capital matters. Gioacchino acts for a wide range of investment banks and issuers. · Debt Capital Markets

Giuseppe De Palma

Giuseppe De Palma is Co- Regional Practice Area Leader GFM for One Europe and specialises in acquisition finance, restructuring and project/export finance. He has advised on groundbreaking domestic and international portfolio management transactions, restructuring project financings, leveraged finance on loan management/transactions, syndicated lendings and export credit transactions. · Acquisition Finance

Giuseppe Principato

Litigation

Jonathan Astbury

Jonathan Astbury is a Counsel in our Global Financial Markets practice, with established experience in Debt and Equity Capital Markets and Corporate Finance. He joined Clifford Chance in 2014 as an associate from an international law firm in which he trained and worked in London and Abu Dhabi. He is dual-qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and as an Avvocato in Italy. Jonathan regularly assists Italian and international investment banks and issuers in connection with complex structured finance transactions and bond issuances. In the debt capital markets area, he has gained solid experience in relation to EMTN (Euro Medium Term Notes), ECP (Euro Commercial Paper) programs, standalone issues, hybrid, equity-linked and exchangeable/convertible bonds, as well as bank and insurance capital strengthening issuance and liability management transactions, including tender and exchange offers and consent solicitation. He is also active in the field of sustainable finance, with a particular focus on ESG aspects, and regularly advises on bond issues related to M&A and private debt transactions. · Capital Markets

Laura Scaglioni

Laura Scaglioni specialises in equity and debt capital markets and corporate finance. · Capital Markets

Luciano Di Via

Luciano Di Via is the Head of the Italian Antitrust Practice and is considered one of the primary specialists in antitrust in Italy. Luciano splits his time between Rome and Brussels and has more than 20 years' experience specialising in all aspects of EU and Italian antitrust law, including merger control, cartels, abuse of market power and market investigations/sector inquires. Luciano works across a wide range of sectors, including food and beverage, retail, insurance, energy and telecommunications. Luciano is also Co-Chair of the ICC Task Force on Cartels and Leniency. Before joining Clifford Chance in 2013, Luciano spent 10 years at the Italian Competition Authority — two of which he was the ICA’s seconded national expert at the European Commission's Directorate General of Competition. During his time with the ICA, amongst other activities, he led teams conducting dawn raids at company premises. · Antitrust / Competition

Lucio Bonavitacola

Lucio Bonavitacola is Head of the Italian Regulatory team and he specialises in banking and financial regulations. Lucio keeps regular contact with the regulatory bodies, the Bank of Italy and CONSOB. He is a regular speaker at symposiums and often quoted in the press on regulatory topics of interest. · Banking & Finance

Maria Bazzini

EU & Competition Law

Paolo Ballerini

Banking & Finance

Paolo Sersale

Paolo Sersale is Managing Partner for Italy. With more than 20 years of practice as partner in Corporate M&A, his experience ranges from public M&A and Takeover Regulations to Private Equity and Corporate Restructurings. · Corporate / M&A

Riccardo Coassin

Banking & Finance

Sara Mancinelli

Sara Mancinelli is a Counsel in the Italy Tax team. She is specialised in M&A taxation, with a particular focus on real estate, taxation in relation to capital markets and tax litigation issues, particularly when criminal angles are involved. She is also a lecturer in tax law issues on postgraduate courses and the author of several publications on tax law. · Tax

Simonetta Candela

Simonetta Candela is Head of the Italian Employment Law team. Simonetta specialises in employment law and has advised both domestic and international companies on employment matters with particular reference to corporate law, restructuring processes and litigation. · Employment Law

Stefano Parrocchetti Piantanida

Capital Markets

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Stella Magistro

Litigation

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Tanja Svetina

Tanja Svetina specialises in structured finance and debt capital markets, with particular regard to securitisations, covered bonds, secured lending, principal finance and real estate finance. · Structured Finance

Umberto Penco Salvi

Umberto Penco Salvi heads the Italian Energy & Infrastructure Group and specialises in M&A, joint ventures, tender offers, restructuring, construction and project contracts with a focus on regulated sectors such as Energy & resources, Healthcare, Life Sciences & Chemicals and Telecommunications, Media & Technology. He regularly advises both senior management and boards of directors when facing sensitive situations and on all aspects of corporate governance. Umberto represents clients in court and arbitration proceedings, and has served both as an attorney and arbitrator for disputes involving M&A matters. · Corporate / M&A