Industry focus: Energy in Italy

‘A team with robust skills and enriched by a strong business vision.‘

‘Several professionals are able to cover the various aspects of very complex processes, ranging from the supervision of public governance to financings and extraordinary transactions.‘

‘Catia Tomasetti demonstrates extraordinary experience, and is capable of interpreting both political and market dynamics.‘

‘Giorgio Frasca has shown great punctuality and competence, adapting his timescale to the rhythm of public administrations.‘

‘GoP has always been a firm that offers unique energy sector expertise.‘

‘Its great strength lies in its very high and multidisciplinary competences.‘

‘A very cohesive team with complementary skills, and that has been working together for many years.‘

‘Ability to address the problems surrounding operations at 360-degree levels, covering in depth all issues within various sectors of law.‘

‘Ability to identify the best solution, always achieving the successful conclusion of operations; and great synergy between the team members, who are perfectly integrated with each other.‘

‘Francesco Puntillo is undoubtedly the professional who stands out from the entire firm for skills that I would define as unique. Francesco is prepared for any field – contractual, financial and administrative. On the occasions that I have worked with Francesco, I have always overcome any obstacle.‘

‘Francesco Puntillo’s great talent lies in always leading the client towards the best solutions, when faced with problems of varying magnitude.‘

‘Francesco Puntillo always focuses on the necessary (and sufficient) aspects of deals, protecting the legal (but also commercial) interests, and seeking balanced solutions that are in the interest of the client. He also has vast knowledge of the energy world, and its players and dynamics.‘

‘Highly competent professionals with a keen understanding of commercial issues.‘

‘Specific technical skills in the economic functioning of the Italian energy market.‘

‘Legance combines very high legal competences with the ability to understand business needs and support clients when setting up initiatives.‘

‘Legance is aligned with the quality standards of the best international firms that are active in Italy.‘

‘The team has good industry knowledge and is well connected in the market.‘

‘The team is very responsive and offers pragmatic advice where appropriate.‘

‘Monica Colombera and Cristina Martorana have great knowledge of this area and excellent interpersonal skills.‘

‘Giovanni Scirocco is very knowledgeable, calm and solutions oriented, and combines excellent knowledge of the legal system with pragmatic advice, taking ownership of the issues.‘

‘Orrick impressed me with its in-depth knowledge of the sector and the subject, and it excels in all areas of the industry. Compared to other law firms, Orrick offers effective and innovative solutions and has consolidated its position on the market, especially during the pandemic when it managed to maintain a direct and constant relationship with clients, fully adapting to our needs – this represents, in short, the team’s best quality.‘

‘A team with tremendous experience in the industry, and always accurate and on time with deadlines.‘

‘A solutions-oriented firm with which we work very well, as it combines high levels of specialisation in the sector with a great ability to understand clients’ commercial needs – it works to find solutions.‘

‘Carlo Montella always shows great flexibility, maximum availability and attention to clients’ needs.‘

‘Carlo Montella has great interpersonal skills – one of the best lawyers in the energy sector, and with a solid market reputation.‘

‘Francesca Isgrò – competence and experience, as well as extraordinary availability.‘

‘Andrea Gentili has an excellent understanding of this area, and at the level of interpersonal relationships Andrea is probably one of the best lawyers I have worked with.‘

‘Of counsel Maria Teresa Solaro is appreciated, both for her personal and specific finance skills – truly remarkable.‘

‘The team demonstrates deep technical knowledge of the energy industry.‘

‘Supports the client in its risk assessments, and the search for effective and efficient solutions.‘

‘Beyond the well-known legal expertise, they are particularly appreciated for the professionalism shown on every occasion and the ability to accommodate challenging timings.‘

‘Great skills and ability to deal with complex operations.‘

‘Highly reliable.‘

‘The DLA Piper energy, administrative and environmental litigation team is one of the main players in this market.‘

‘The team is made up of very competent, helpful and dedicated professionals.‘

‘Compared to other firms, the working environment is serene and it is perceived that they work in perfect sync; and they are always informed and prepared to provide timely answers.‘

‘The service is excellent and the professionals always try to achieve the goals that the client has set itself, including by providing innovative solutions.‘

‘The members of the DLA team are always very helpful, and are able to understand business issues through a very flexible and commercial approach, managing to identify concrete and viable solutions.‘

‘Giulio Maroncelli and senior independent counsel Francesco Novelli are very qualified, and know how to identify problems and solve them.‘

‘Even in the most critical situations, ‘Germana Cassar always maintains a fighting approach and never takes anything for granted.‘

‘The assistance provided by Germana Cassar is always excellent and aims for success for the client’s business.‘

‘Great expertise in all aspects of the energy sector.‘

‘Unlike other law firms, the WFW team stands out for its entrepreneurial approach, which is 100% focused on the client’s business needs and not just the purely legal aspects.‘

‘WFW delivers excellence in the Italian energy space. They deliver full-scope perspectives and exceptional understanding of the industry.‘

‘They provide technically excellent advice across all energy-related services and they represent value for money- a true partnership, like an extension of an in-house legal department.‘

‘Their business acumen and strategic thinking represent an undisputed value-add for us. WFW is well-known in the market for providing excellent advice on transformative and ground-breaking projects, leading on successful and innovative market-first transactions in Italy and abroad.‘

‘Eugenio Tranchino is a superb lawyer, very knowledgeable of the energy industry, and internationally renowned for his sector experience. I appreciate his innovative thinking and great problem-solving ability, as well as his professional and proactive approach. I would highly recommend him for his exceptional work in handling energy transactions.‘

‘Eugenio Tranchino combines a good commercial understanding of the market with mature counsel and well-articulated advice, and he is proactive in moving matters forward.‘

‘Francesco Piron stands out on every occasion, both for preparation and for courtesy.‘

‘Excellent availability of its people.‘

‘Competence and friendliness.‘

‘With NRF you have the certainty of being followed by people who really know the energy sector, and who do not need to ask the meaning of technical words – this does not happen with other law firms.‘

‘Strong knowledge of the subject and excellent sensitivity to market trends.‘

‘The team is able to manage relationships with other law firms authoritatively, even during negotiations which is an added value.‘

‘Great capacity and availability.‘

‘Luigi Costa and counsel Ginevra Biadico are professionals who have grown up in the energy sector – they immediately understand what needs to be done and how to act.‘

‘Great for its solid solutions and the ability to understand the needs of clients’ business.‘

‘Maintains the right balance during discussions.‘

‘Extreme professional competence and maximum availability, as well as very competitive rates and tariff flexibility.‘

‘Great competence and knowledge of the energy sector, including the regulatory rules.‘

‘The firm has built up impressive experience, and has a multidisciplinary approach that is appreciated by judicial authorities.‘

‘Flexibility, fairness, and dedication to the client and its problems.‘

‘Giorgio Lezzi is very helpful and knowledgeable, as well as versatile.‘

‘Giovanni Penzo is very open to discussion and very competent.‘

‘Pavia e Ansaldo represents a guarantee from all points of view.‘

‘The team is at the highest professional level; it is able to enter into the merits of any question of a juridical-legal and economic nature and propose effective solutions.‘

‘Top-level professionals.‘

‘Its strong point remains a focus on clients.‘

‘Knowledge and passion for the energy sector, not only in relation to legal and regulatory issues, but also technological and market matters – in my opinion this allows the team to go further in their support of clients.‘

‘Ability to provide professional support to the development of the client’s business by finding tailored solutions.‘

‘Carlo Del Conte is a very high-level professional with a great deal of experience in commercial aspects, and a deep knowledge of all contractual issues.‘

‘Claudio Cera is always available to provide help, despite being constantly engaged on multiple fronts. His affability, combined with professional competence, make him a perfect partner for the realisation of complex projects where the human side is just as important as purely commercial/ legal ones.‘

‘A complete, multidisciplinary team that is able to support us in due diligence, M&A and financing operations.‘

‘Maximum availability and speedy answers.‘

‘A group of interdisciplinary professionals who are capable of responding effectively to any question in a very short time.‘

‘Great availability at all times and the ability to understand and solve problems.‘

‘Pierpaolo Mastromarini is great for 360° competence and assistance.‘

‘Pierpaolo Mastromarini has overall charge of the mandates, and excellent management and co-ordination of the whole team.‘

‘Simone Cadeddu has great preparation in administrative law, and flexibility when finding and proposing solutions.‘

‘Simone Cadeddu is an excellent energy sector lawyer – he fully understands non-Italian needs and questions that project applicants have, and can communicate complex legal/procedural matters to non-legal people.‘

‘The strength of the team consists in providing advice comparable to that of a boutique firm, despite the fact that it is a large international practice.‘

‘Attention to detail and customised solutions distinguish Dentons’ offering from other firms of the same calibre.‘

‘Extreme knowledge of the renewable energy sector in Italy.‘

‘Ability and rapid reactions to any type of regulatory or contractual problem.‘

‘Dentons is made up of very professional, helpful and friendly members.‘

‘Dentons’ strength is its experience, and therefore its ability to provide comprehensive advice. The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff are also of added value.‘

‘Carsten Steinhauer is a highly trained professional, who is accessible and always available, with an excellent understanding of business needs.‘

‘Managing counsel Mileto Mario Giuliani is prepared, available and of great support during all phases of transactions – an excellent professional and particularly competent in this field.‘

‘Customised legal solutions with great availability and timing.‘

‘I appreciated their competence and ability to think outside of the box, always bringing new points of view to the discussion.‘

‘They bring passion and dedication to the client’s cause.‘

‘The ability to offer innovative solutions in complex and new contexts.‘

‘The courage always to propose the most valid and stable solution for the medium/long term, even if it is not the simplest and most accommodating in the short term.‘

‘Paolo Zamberletti is appreciated for his competence and ability to provide original ideas (even when they are uncomfortable for the clients) that always look to achieving the best possible solution.‘

‘Paolo Zamberletti is a true team player, who combines his skills with the ability to team up, and with an approach that is never arrogant but always collaborative – it was a real pleasure from a human point of view to work with him, not something that I can always say about other professionals from other law firms!‘

‘Great availability and competence from Andrea Campana and his team.‘

‘Client focus, flexibility and understanding of business.‘

‘Maximum availability and high-level human qualities.‘

‘The firm provides excellent advice by combining flexibility, competence and rapid responses.‘

‘Extreme competence and in-depth knowledge of the issues that are brought to their attention.‘

‘Always available and ready to provide collaboration.‘

‘The team works quickly and in perfect harmony with the client.‘

‘It stands out for its high level of competence and the concrete ability to offer legally and commercially viable solutions that are necessary for the success of operations.‘

‘The availability and unconditional commitment of the team are much appreciated.‘

‘Paolo Esposito, who is assisted by ready and capable collaborators, also personally intervenes during the most delicate issues, offering solutions to highly critical matters.‘

‘Francesco Dialti’s advice on financial aspects is reassuring, demonstrating great competence and availability. He has proved to be a reliable and helpful interlocutor.‘

‘A team that is always prepared for the topics it is instructed on.‘

‘Highly qualified professionals with fast times, and the answers are always very accurate and considered.‘

‘Excellent competence and experience in the energy sector, combined with the ability to understand clients’ needs.‘

‘Very direct approach to searching for the most efficient solutions.‘

‘Availability, professionalism, flexibility, and ability to simplify even very complex issues.‘

‘The team is incredibly professional and helpful. They always find solutions and the cost is reasonable when compared to the service rendered. I would recommend them to clients of any size.‘

‘They know very well the dynamics of the commercial sectors in which they operate, and always know how to identify a compromise position based on this knowledge.‘

‘A special mention for Piero Viganò! We are very satisfied with our collaboration with Piero, his team and the members of the firm.‘