Recognised for its ‘extremely attentive’ work ethic, the energy practice at PedersoliGattai, jointly led by Carla Mambretti and Giovan Battista Santangelo, advises across the waste management, PV, and BESS sectors. Mambretti and Santangelo focus on partnership transactions, acquisitions, and investments in the waste management industry, including partial conversions of shareholder loans, as well as structuring and negotiations. Marco Moscatelli supports clients with acquisitions and development platforms for BESS portfolios, and Valeria Viti is another key player in the team, having joined the firm in July 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- 'The firm stands out for its highly collaborative operating model: professionals from different teams work in a coordinated manner on the same process, each focusing exclusively on aspects within their specific expertise. The administrative team handles administrative matters, the M&A team focuses on corporate and contractual matters, and so on. This approach allows for rapid response to each phase, ensuring timely responses and ongoing support without overlaps or delays.'
- 'Valeria Viti is, in my opinion, an exceptional lawyer and one of the best in the energy market. Lorenzo Massaro and Cesare Gatti are extraordinary associates.’
- ‘The energy team of PedersoliGattai, in my opinion, is the best team on the market in Italy.’
- ‘Carla Mambretti represents a reliable point of reference. She consistently provides support for any need and delivers a clear, independent, and transparent perspective.’
- ‘Pragmatism, 360-degree support, and continuous alignment, combined with industry expertise that is unique in the market.’
- 'Valeria Viti has an incredible experience and passion that she brings to all aspects of her work - her competence and charisma stand out when she argues with other lawyers. We have worked with Associate Lorenzo Massaro, who is extremely responsive and very helpful with our team.’
Key clients
- Bayerische Landesbank
- BancoBPM
- Bluefield Partners LLP
- Bankinter Kelag AG
- BPER Banca S.p.A
- CaixaBank
- Capital Femogas S.p.A
- Chiron Energy S.p.A.
- Cogeme Energia S.r.l.
- Crédit Agricole Assurances
- Credit Agricole Italia
- Cubico Sustainable
Work highlights
Advised F2i on the entry of Sixth Street into Sorgenia with a 38% stake, in a €4bn energy deal.
Advised Eni and Eni Plenitude on the €2bn sale of a 20% stake in Plenitude to Ares Management.
Advised a pool of lenders on a potential project financing in favour of Bluefield Revive Italia I S.r.l., which holds 100% of the corporate capital of 29 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) owning no. 46 operating photovoltaic plants.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Carla Mambretti; Giovan Battista Santangelo
Other key lawyers
Cesare Gatti; Lorenzo Massaro; Marco Moscatelli; Valeria Viti