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Watson Farley & Williams

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Watson Farley & Williams is a go-to for clients across the energy, transport, infrastructure and real estate sectors. The team also represents clients in proceedings before the administrative courts. Tiziana Manenti leads the team, advising an impressive roster of both Italian and foreign companies, financial institutions and public entities. Advising both national and international companies, with particular expertise in the rail sector, Giannalberto Mazzei handles public procurement and public contracts. Cesare Fossati focuses on energy, environmental and transportation matters, providing both judicial and extra-judicial advice.
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  • ‘The main team strength consists in the ability to provide an accurate legal service oriented toward the business needs. Casual and friendly approach and cooperation among different lawyers belonging to the team (which is able to cover a wide variety of legal areas) is very much appreciated.’

  • ‘Giannalberto Mazzei has an excellent commercial knowledge of the energy sector.’

  • ‘We have worked with a high-level team who conducted a smart and effective study of the cases in which we have involved them.’

  • ‘I have had the possibility to work with Giannalberto Mazzei and Cesare Fossati. Their professionality and availability are not common nowadays in legal advisors.’

  • ‘Large experience in aviation and public law. Their deep knowledge of the sector allows them to get a complete idea of the client's needs.’

  • ‘The team has a strong sector focus and deep industry knowledge across energy and infrastructure.’

  • ‘Giannalberto Mazzei (Partner) has in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, which enables him to provide a comprehensive view of possible legal issues. His litigation experience also allows him to balance the risk assessments in his advice. His proactive approach is highly valued. Special mention goes to Cesare Fossati (senior associate) for his advice on administrative litigation.’

Key clients

  • Ryanair
  • Snam
  • Sonnedix
  • Infranity
  • Photosol
  • Seanergy
  • Cero Generation
  • Repower Renewable
  • BayWa
  • AvenHexicon

Work highlights

Advised Encavis on administrative aspects relating the sale and acquisition of renewable energy portfolios.
Advised Seanergy on its challenge before the Apulia Regional Administrative Court regarding a 1 GW offshore wind project.
Advised Ryanair on its successful appeal against the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport’s Decree.

Lawyers

Practice head

Tiziana Manenti

Other key lawyers

Giannalberto Mazzei; Cesare Fossati