Praised by clients for its ‘exceptional combination of expertise, judgement, and client focus’, Gianni & Origoni’s energy practice, led by Ottaviano Sanseverino, advises clients on complex financings, acquisitions, and partnerships across the renewable sector. Sanseverino focuses on project financing and refinancing, as well as energy and hydrogen supply contracts and joint ventures involving solar and wind projects. The team’s recent work includes acquisitions of waste-to-energy infrastructure, financings of solar pipelines, and agrivoltaic developments. Guido Reggiani and Stefano Cunico support the practice with expertise in refinancing and renewable power plant transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice stands out due to its deep sector expertise combined with a collaborative, client-focused approach. The practice’s culture encourages innovative problem-solving, agility, and responsiveness, which clients often note as a differentiator in high-pressure or complex engagements.’
- ‘The individuals I work with stand out because of their exceptional combination of expertise, judgment, and client focus. One partner in particular, Stefano Cunico, consistently demonstrates a rare ability to navigate complex legal issues while keeping practical business considerations in mind. What sets him apart from competitors is not just technical skill, but also strategic thinking, creativity, and the ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable advice.’
- 'Gianni & Origoni is one of the largest full-service firms in Italy, but their energy team is particularly focused on the industry and offers a wide range of services. The quality of the team is very high.’
- ‘Giuseppe Velluto is one of the best energy lawyers in Italy.’
- ‘The Energy team at Gianni & Origoni stands out for its deep sector expertise and its ability to combine regulatory, corporate, and project development know-how in a seamless manner. What makes the practice unique is the team’s long-standing track record in the Italian renewables and infrastructure markets, coupled with its ability to anticipate regulatory changes and provide strategic guidance that goes beyond purely legal advice.’
- ‘The professionals I have worked with at Gianni & Origoni stand out for their combination of technical expertise and strong commercial acumen. Unlike many competitors, they are able to translate complex regulatory and contractual matters into clear, actionable strategies, which greatly facilitates decision-making at the client side.’
- ‘The team is formed by outstanding professionals, fastly responsive to the client's needs and requests in a very opinionated manner. In general, the team approaches the client in a very friendly and easy way, rendering the collaboration very pleasant and effective. ’
- ‘I would like to mention Mr Stefano Cunico, as a very competent and also business-oriented professional, very easy and pleasant to deal with, and always able to understand the commercial impact of the service provided.’
Work highlights
Advised Enel S.p.A. on the sale of 49% of a share capital of Enel Libra Flexsys.
Advised ContourGlobal on a €265 million financing aimed at refinancing existing indebtedness.
Advised Patrizia Infrastructure on the acquisition of an 85% stake in Atlantico.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ottaviano Sanseverino
Other key lawyers
Giuseppe Velluto
Stefano Cunico
Guido Reggiani
Maria Loizzi
Raffaele Tronci