A go-to for key utilities companies, municipalities and developers, Osborne Clarke is well-positioned to advise on PPPs and Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with particular expertise in the water sector. The team is regularly involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, including within the renewable energy space. Both in and out of court, the practice is also adept at handling high-value public law litigation. Anchoring the team, Giorgio Lezzi advises public bodies, companies and private operators on administrative and local entities law, from public procurement and utilities to tender processes. Federica Fischetti demonstrates prowess in litigation, particularly related to contract enforcement, concessions and regulatory matters. Angelo Maria Quintieri focuses his specialist administrative law practice on public contracts, infrastructure and public utilities matters, while Federico Milani’s expertise spans the energy, environment and life sciences sectors. Sabrina Maiello is another name to note.
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‘Reliable, optimistic, understanding complex phenomena, evaluating all possibilities, available.’
‘Administrative and public law practice of Osborne Clarke, in particular Giorgio Lezzi, strong points are their great competence, attention to the client's needs and speed in their responses.’
‘Osborne Clarke’s administrative and public law practice teams up with clients to act as expert colleagues with whom to solve problems.’
‘A good and specialised team.’
‘Giorgio Lezzi is very keen on the practice and fully committed to the assistance of the client.’
‘The team works in perfect harmony, involving different experts from all the branches of the firm to meet clients' needs. The organisation is extremely functional, coping with all the demands of the client, involving, as said, the expert needed. The approach is both friendly and extremely professional, and the rank of competence and skills is extremely high.’
‘The approach is approachable and highly professional at the same time, the sensitivity to the client's needs and capability to suggest what is best for the client. Stand-outs: Giorgio Lezzi, Angelo Maria Quintieri, and Federica Fischetti, all have high competence and skills, and are extremely accurate and fast in giving practical solutions.’
Key clients
- A2A Group
- Abbanoa S.p.A.
- Acinque Energy Greenway S.r.l.
- Acinque Farmacie S.r.l.
- Acinque Tecnologie S.p.A.
- Acque Bresciane S.r.l.
- Agesp Group
- ALER Milano
- Alfa S.r.l.
- AMAT – Agenzia Ambiente Mobilità e Territorio
Work highlights
- Advising Italgas Group on public law issues related to the group's acquisition of shareholdings related to the management of the integrated water cycle in the Lazio, Campania and Sicily areas.
- Advising a general contractor in the infrastructure sector on public law issues related to the implementation of procurement contracts.
- Advising publicly owned water sector companies on the awarding and execution of public contracts, including those financed by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
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Practice head
Giorgio Lezzi
Other key lawyers
Federica Fischetti; Angelo Maria Quintieri; Federico Milani; Sabrina Maiello