How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience? 

My legal strategy is fully integrated with my company’s broader business objectives to enhance organisational resilience. By proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguarding the organisation’s assets and interests, we help maintain operational continuity and protect our reputation.

Staying current with evolving laws and regulations allows us to anticipate potential legal challenges and respond effectively. My legal team collaborates closely with all departments to provide strategic guidance, negotiate contracts, and develop policies and procedures that align with both legal obligations and business goals.

This alignment between legal and business strategies not only strengthens our compliance posture but also supports sustainable growth and long-term success.

The general rules I follow are: remain up to date with evolving laws, regulations and official guidelines that may affect your organisation; communicate transparently; engage legal counsel for specific issues that require in-depth analysis; identify and assess legal risks; establish a crisis management framework; develop a detailed crisis management plan that clearly defines roles, responsibilities, communication protocols and legal procedures, ensuring that all key personnel are trained and prepared to respond effectively to legal challenges.

What are the major cases or transactions you have been involved in recently?  

I advised on the acquisition of the entire share capital of six companies owned by EDP Renewables Italia Holding Srl, which together operate seven wind farms in Basilicata, Campania and Calabria. The portfolio has a total installed capacity of 191 MW, with an estimated annual production of around 416 GWh. All but two of the plants benefit from a 20-year contract for difference (CfD) tariff scheme with the GSE, and the portfolio recorded an EBITDA of approximately €40 million in 2023.

In parallel, I worked on project financing for a portfolio of photovoltaic projects under construction across Piedmont, Tuscany, Lazio and Apulia, with a total capacity of 61.1 MW. The structure, construction bridge financing based on grid parity, represents an innovative approach for the Italian PV sector. The company signed a multi-line financing agreement with UniCredit, acting as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner and Lender, for a total of €54.2 million.

Additionally, I contributed to securing incentives for approximately 41 MW of wind and solar capacity following participation in the sixteenth and final auction under the Ministerial Decree of 4 July 2019. Successful projects included the 29.9 MW wind farm in Castronovo di Sicilia, the 7.16 MW photovoltaic park in Civitavecchia, and three further plants totalling around 3 MW located in Tarsia and Bisignano in the province of Cosenza.

What emerging technologies do you see as having the most significant impact on the legal profession in the near future, and how do you stay updated on these developments?  

In the wind and photovoltaic energy sectors, several emerging technologies are poised to significantly impact the legal profession. These innovations are not only transforming how energy is produced and distributed, but also reshaping the legal frameworks that govern them.

With evolving energy policies, Regulatory Tech tools help legal teams monitor real-time regulatory changes, automate compliance reporting, and conduct risk assessments across jurisdictions.

For me, it is fundamental to stay updated and informed by attending conventions on renewable energy, subscribing to legal and energy law journals, participating in cross-disciplinary working groups, and using AI-powered legal research tools to track case law and regulatory updates.

In your opinion, what are the main trends that are salient in your country currently (these can be legal, political, economy or business-based)?  

As far as legal trends are concerned, I would highlight streamlined permitting processes: Italy is working to simplify bureaucratic procedures for renewable energy projects, especially wind and solar installations, to accelerate deployment.

The so-called CfD schemes continue to support investment in new wind and solar projects, offering long-term tariff stability and reducing market risk.

In terms of political trends, alignment with EU climate goals is fundamental. Italy is committed to contributing 30% of the EU’s renewable energy targets by 2030, with wind and solar playing a central role.

Finally, it is of utmost importance to support national energy plans. The National Energy and Climate Plan emphasises expanding wind and solar capacity, backed by government incentives and strategic funding.