Thanks to its ‘outstanding technical skills, professional approach and solid reputation’, Studio Legale VILDE remains at the forefront of administrative law matters. From its offices in Milan, Rome, Sondrio, Bologna and Padua, the team’s impressive clientele spans multinational corporations, financial funds, SMEs and public administrations. The practice continues to expand its broad capabilities, advising on areas such as criminal law in waste management. Riccardo Villata excels in contentious matters, with demonstrable expertise in proceedings related to environmental and energy law matters. He leads the practice alongside Andreina Degli Esposti, who is regularly called upon by national and international clients for both judicial and extra-judicial advice. Focusing on the urban planning and construction space, Angela Sarli advises both private economic operators and local authorities. Giuseppe Cordedda boasts niche knowledge of mining permits and energy infrastructure networks. Riccardo Bovo excels in transactional and litigious advice across the renewable energy, environmental, urban and public procurement sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a team of people with a very high level of professionalism combined with years and years of experience. They are fast, collaborative, good, the best! I worked with Andreina Degli Esposti, Domenico Dodaro and Giuseppe Cordedda, always available and perfect with the customer.’
‘The firm's approach is always complete and profound. It is worth noting that the approach is also extremely serious, in advising the clients about the spectrum of the cases's solution. Riccardo Villata and Andreina Degli Esposti are extremely precise, prepared, and knowledgeable about every aspect of the matter.’
‘The distinguishing characteristics of Studio Vilde are a significant level of professionalism and competence in the field of all the particular sectors that make up administrative and public law, as well as constant and continuing professional education with regard to legislative and jurisdictional developments, making this law firm unique. The quality of their client services along with rapidity of response, attention to detail and scrupulousness give them an advantage over other firms.’
‘Studio VILDE manages to solve complex problems in an extremely short time and has the ability to guide the client to the optimal solution. Riccardo Villata is an absolute genius of administrative and public law and is recognised as such by all operators. Riccardo Villata has also been able to create a firm with partners and collaborators of an absolutely high standard.’
'The team is always excellent. Riccardo Villata is one of the main scholars in administrative law in Italy. Andreina Degli Esposti is a remarkable lawyer.'
‘Studio Vilde, compared to other firms, has incomparable times and ways of reaction, sometimes this aspect is relevant to peace of mind. Obviously, the fact of being ready to understand and then explain and act is done with the utmost professionalism and completeness. Andreina Degli Esposti excels in understanding all situations, putting herself in the shoes of the client, not always a given, and consequently finding the most suitable solutions.’
Key clients
- Amtrust Assicurazioni s.p.a.
- Autogrill s.p.a.
- Banco BPM
- BNP Paribas – Leasing Solution s.p.a.
- BorgWarner Inc.
- CarLovers s.r.l.
- CDP Venture Capital SGR s.p.a.
- Ciclat Trasporti Ambiente Soc. Coop.
- Compass Group Italia s.p.a.
- Confcommercio – Imprese per l’Italia
- Consorzio dell’Adda
- Cubico Sustainable Investment
Work highlights
Assisting Edison Next Government (ENG) with a judicial dispute involving a €150m public tender for the energy efficiency service in all the Soresa hospitals in the Campania Region.
Assisting EXIM and Banco BPM in a legal dispute concerning access to documents relating to a multi-billion natural gas extraction and liquefaction project in Mozambique.
Assisting Tamoil on the procedure for the refurbishment of its headquarters, which is able to condition interventions for about €40m.
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Andreina Degli Esposti
Practice head
Riccardo Villata; Andreina Degli Esposti
Other key lawyers
Angela Sarli; Giuseppe Cordedda; Riccardo Bovo; Daniele Vagnozzi; Antonio Agrifoglio; Giorgio Tarabini; Domenico Dodaro