Formazione

Ammesso all’esercizio della professione forense nel 1963. Iscritto all’Ordine degli Avvocati di Roma. Iscritto al Barreaux de Paris dal 2014. 

Laurea in giurisprudenza magna cum laude presso l’Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza” nel 1961. Ha frequentato l’Istituto di Diritto Comparato presso la stessa Università (1963 1964). Ha frequentato la Law School dell’Università del Michigan (1964-1965), conseguendo il Master in Diritto Comparato (M.C.L., 1965).

Esperienza professionale

Fondatore dello Studio nel 1986 con l’Avv. Bruno Gangemi.

Dopo gli studi universitari in Italia e negli USA ha svolto un periodo di pratica presso lo studio legale Squire, Sanders & Dempsey di Cleveland, nell’Ohio. Ha esercitato la professione legale a Milano dal 1966 al 1970 ed a Roma dal 1971 al 1979. Nel 1980 si è nuovamente trasferito negli Stati Uniti d’America dove è stato ammesso alla pratica quale Foreign Legal Consultant. A New York ha costituito e gestito sino al 1986 l’ufficio di un prestigioso studio legale italiano. Nel corso della propria attività professionale ha maturato una significativa esperienza in operazioni societarie, finanziarie e commerciali transnazionali e nel relativo contenzioso ordinario e arbitrale, acquisendo una notevole esperienza in ogni ramo del diritto degli affari ed in particolare in materia di concorrenza, lavoro, proprietà immobiliare, ambiente, risorse naturali, assistendo primarie società nazionali ed estere e gruppi multinazionali operanti in tutti i settori dell’industria, del commercio e dei servizi. Si concentra attualmente in operazioni di rilevanza strategica per i clienti, dividendo la propria attività tra gli uffici di Roma, Milano e Parigi.

Associazioni 

Membro dell’International Bar Association (IBA), della Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA); della Inter-Pacific Bar Association; dell’American Bar Association (quale International Associate); dell’American Bar Foundation (quale International Fellow); della Association of the Bar of the City of New York; del Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law. Delegato di Milano dell’Istituto per le Relazioni Economiche Francia-Italia (IREFI). Partecipa regolarmente alle riunioni delle associazioni di cui sopra, spesso quale relatore per argomenti in diritto italiano e comunitario. Fa parte del Comitato Organizzatore del Congresso di Roma dell’UIA (25-29 ottobre 2023). Contribuisce inoltre regolarmente alle pubblicazioni delle associazioni stesse.

Referees

TOPLEGAL AWARDS – 2018 

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

A lawyer with international training in the years when few were able to claim a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, he was among the chosen heirs of Giuseppe Bisconti, who entrusted him with the guidance of the firm’s New York office. In 1986 together with Bruno Gangemi, he founded Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, which in fact marks the launch in Italy of a new generation of associated law firms.

LE FONTI – 2018

CAREER AWARD: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

He is a point of reference in the corporate and commercial sectors of strategic importance for the client. He has distinguished himself in the Italian legal landscape as one of the first lawyers with an international route, forming and working in the United States between the years ‘ 60 and ‘ 80.

Formation

Admis à l’exercice de la profession d’avocat en 1963. Inscrit au Barreau de Rome. Inscrit au Barreau de Paris depuis 2014.

Diplômé en droit magna cum laude à l’Université de Rome “La Sapienza” en 1961. Il a fréquenté l’Institut de droit comparé de cette université (1963 1964). Il a fréquenté la faculté de droit de l’Université du Michigan (1964-1965), obtenant une maîtrise en droit comparé (M.C.L., 1965).

Expérience professionnelle

Luigi Macchi di Cellere a fondé le Cabinet en 1986 avec Bruno Gangemi.

Après ses études universitaires en Italie et aux États-Unis, il a effectué une période de stage au sein du cabinet Squire, Sanders & Dempsey de Cleveland dans l’Ohio. Il a exercé le droit à Milan de 1966 à 1970 et à Rome de 1971 à 1979. En 1980, il est retourné aux États-Unis, où il a été admis à exercer en tant que consultant juridique étranger. À New York, il a créé et géré le bureau d’un prestigieux cabinet d’avocats italien jusqu’en 1986. Au cours de son activité professionnelle, il a acquis une grande expérience des opérations sociétaires, financières et commerciales transnationales ainsi que des contentieux ordinaires et des arbitrages y afférents, ce qui lui a permis d’acquérir une expérience significative dans tous les domaines du droit des affaires et notamment en matière de concurrence, du travail, de l’immobilier, de l’environnement, des ressources naturelles, en assisant des entreprises italiennes et étrangères de premier ordre et des multinationales opérant dans tous les secteurs de l’industrie, du commerce et des services. À présent, il concentre son activité dans des opérations d’importance stratégique pour ses clients entre les bureaux de Rome, Milan et Paris.

Associations

Membre de l’International Bar Association (IBA), de l’Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), de l’Inter-Pacific Bar Association; de l’American Bar Association (en tant qu’International Associate); de l’American Bar Foundation (en tant qu’International Fellow); de l’Association of the Bar of the City of New York; du Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law. Délégué à Milan de l’Institut pour les Relations Économiques France-Italie (IREFI) Il participe régulièrement aux réunions des associations susmentionnées, souvent en tant qu’intervenant sur des sujets de droit italien et européen. Luigi Macchi di Cellere fait partie du Comité Organisateur du Congrès de Rome de l’UIA (25-29 octobre 2023). Il contribue aussi régulièrement aux publications de ces associations.

Referees

TOPLEGAL AWARDS – 2018 

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

A lawyer with international training in the years when few were able to claim a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, he was among the chosen heirs of Giuseppe Bisconti, who entrusted him with the guidance of the firm’s New York office. In 1986 together with Bruno Gangemi, he founded Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, which in fact marks the launch in Italy of a new generation of associated law firms.

CAREER AWARD: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

He is a point of reference in the corporate and commercial sectors of strategic importance for the client. He has distinguished himself in the Italian legal landscape as one of the first lawyers with an international route, forming and working in the United States between the years ‘ 60 and ‘ 80.

IFLR1000 REVIEWS – 2015 – Financial and corporate

Luigi Macchi di Cellere act for Nortek on its corporate reorganization and debt restructuring.

CHAMBERS EUROPE – 2014

What the team is known for: Handles corporate governance issues, corporate restructurings and M&A for both Italian and multinational companies. Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): “I was very satisfied: The team is personable, available and solves problems effectively.” “Practical, flexible and offers timely responses.” Work highlights Represented the German-based asset manager Luxcara in the acquisition of two Italian energy companies. Advised Gruppo Tucceri on its corporate restructuring.

Luigi Macchi di Cellere is the main point of contact for clients.

BEST LAWYERS – 2014

Luigi Macchi di Cellere (Corporate, Corporate Governance)

Education

Admitted to Italian bar in 1963. Member of the Rome Bar. Member of the Barreaux de Paris from 2014. 

Law degree, magna cum laude, at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 1961. He attended the specialization course in Comparative Law at the same University (1963-1964). He attended the courses of the University of Michigan Law School, U.S.A., obtaining a MasterDegree (M.C.L., 1965).

Professional experience

He founded the Firm in 1986 with Bruno Gangemi.

After attending university in Italy and USA, he worked as a Trainee with the law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in Cleveland, Ohio. He practiced law in Milan from 1966 to 1970 and in Rome from 1971 to 1979. In 1980 he moved back to the United States of America where he was admitted to practice as a Foreign Legal Consultant. In New York he set up and managed the office of an important Italian law firm until 1986. Throughout his professional activity he gained significant experience in corporate, financial and transnational commercial transactions and in the related ordinary and arbitration disputes, acquiring considerable expertise in every branch of business law and in particular in matters of competition, labor, real estate, environment, natural resources, assisting leading national and foreign companies and multinational groups operating in all sectors of industry, commerce and services. He currently focuses on corporate, financial and commercial transactions of strategic relevance for clients, dividing his activity between the offices in Rome, Milan and Paris.

Associations

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA), the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), the Inter-Pacific Bar Association; the American Bar Association (as an International Associate); the American Bar Foundation (as an International Associate); the Association of the Bar of the City of New York; the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law. Milan Delegate of the Institute for Economic Relations between France and Italy (IREFI) He regularly participates in meetings organised by the above-mentioned associations, often as a speaker on Italian and EU law. Member of the Organising Committee of the annual UIA Conference to be held in Rome on 25-29 October 2023. He also regularly contributes to the publications issued by the same associations.

Referees

TOPLEGAL AWARDS – 2018 

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

A lawyer with international training in the years when few were able to claim a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, he was among the chosen heirs of Giuseppe Bisconti, who entrusted him with the guidance of the firm’s New York office. In 1986 together with Bruno Gangemi, he founded Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, which in fact marks the launch in Italy of a new generation of associated law firms.

LE FONTI – 2018

CAREER AWARD: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

He is a point of reference in the corporate and commercial sectors of strategic importance for the client. He has distinguished himself in the Italian legal landscape as one of the first lawyers with an international route, forming and working in the United States between the years ‘ 60 and ‘ 80

训练

Law degree, magna cum laude, at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 1961. He attended the specialization course in Comparative Law at the same University (1963-1964). He attended the courses of the University of Michigan Law School, U.S.A., obtaining a MasterDegree (M.C.L., 1965).

专业经验

He founded the Firm in 1986 with Bruno Gangemi. After attending university in Italy and USA, he worked as a Trainee with the law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in Cleveland, Ohio. He practiced law in Milan from 1966 to 1970 and in Rome from 1971 to 1979. In 1980 he moved back to the United States of America where he was admitted to practice as a Foreign Legal Consultant. In New York he set up and managed the office of an important Italian law firm until 1986. Throughout his professional activity he gained significant experience in corporate, financial and transnational commercial transactions and in the related ordinary and arbitration disputes, acquiring considerable expertise in every branch of business law and in particular in matters of competition, labor, real estate, environment, natural resources, assisting leading national and foreign companies and multinational groups operating in all sectors of industry, commerce and services. He currently focuses on corporate, financial and commercial transactions of strategic relevance for clients, dividing his activity between the offices in Rome, Milan and Paris.

协会

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA), the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), the Inter-Pacific Bar Association; the American Bar Association (as an International Associate); the American Bar Foundation (as an International Associate); the Association of the Bar of the City of New York; the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law. Milan Delegate of the Institute for Economic Relations between France and Italy (IREFI) He regularly participates in meetings organised by the above-mentioned associations, often as a speaker on Italian and EU law. Member of the Organising Committee of the annual UIA Conference to be held in Rome on 25-29 October 2023. He also regularly contributes to the publications issued by the same associations.

Referees

TOPLEGAL AWARDS – 2018 

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

A lawyer with international training in the years when few were able to claim a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, he was among the chosen heirs of Giuseppe Bisconti, who entrusted him with the guidance of the firm’s New York office. In 1986 together with Bruno Gangemi, he founded Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, which in fact marks the launch in Italy of a new generation of associated law firms.

CAREER AWARD: LUIGI MACCHI DI CELLERE

He is a point of reference in the corporate and commercial sectors of strategic importance for the client. He has distinguished himself in the Italian legal landscape as one of the first lawyers with an international route, forming and working in the United States between the years ‘ 60 and ‘ 80.

IFLR1000 REVIEWS – 2015 – Financial and corporate

Luigi Macchi di Cellere act for Nortek on its corporate reorganization and debt restructuring.

CHAMBERS EUROPE – 2014

What the team is known for: Handles corporate governance issues, corporate restructurings and M&A for both Italian and multinational companies. Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): “I was very satisfied: The team is personable, available and solves problems effectively.” “Practical, flexible and offers timely responses.” Work highlights Represented the German-based asset manager Luxcara in the acquisition of two Italian energy companies. Advised Gruppo Tucceri on its corporate restructuring.

Luigi Macchi di Cellere is the main point of contact for clients.

BEST LAWYERS – 2014

Luigi Macchi di Cellere (Corporate, Corporate Governance)