Headed up by Francesca Morra, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale advises on the administrative and public law aspects of acquisitions, as well as on joint ventures and due diligence. Morra assists clients with monitoring and analysing European energy legislation and advises infrastructure investment funds on electric vehicle charging hubs and potential acquisitions of wind and battery storage projects. Simone Egidi focuses on natural gas, photovoltaic co-development, and biomethane projects, while Giacomo Gavotti advises on photovoltaic and agrivoltaic developments.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The law firm successfully handles every aspect of M&A deals, also boasting a thorough knowledge of the Italian energy market.’
- ‘Giacomo Gavotti stands out for his deep legal knowledge and demonstrated ability to manage complex M&A deals in the Italian market.’
- ‘Excellent team. They can assist us on any matter regarding our energy and data centre projects.'
- 'They really are a one-stop shop, which makes everything more efficient. The quality of their assistance is top.’
- 'Simone Egidi is a highly experienced lawyer who can guide you through any complex matter to find the best solution to any issue. He is a brilliant lawyer, super committed and a fast deliverer. His work is always excellent. ’
Key clients
- Edison
- Eni
- Glennmont Partners
- Nuveen Infrastructure
- Higas
- Quercus Real Assets Ltd
- Renewable Power Capital
- Sorgenia
- VTTI
- GSE
- Everwood
- Worldenergy
Work highlights
Assisted VTTI on the administrative and public law aspects relating to the acquisition of a majority interest in Terminale GNL Adriatico S.r.l., as well as on the financing aspects.
Assisted Bestinver with reaching an agreement to invest in a joint venture with Italiana Petroli aimed at transforming over 500 service stations across Italy into electric vehicle charging hubs powered by renewable energy.
Assisted Erogasmet S.p.A. and Molise Gestioni S.r.l., as borrowers, with a financing granted by a pool of financial institutions.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Francesca Morra
Other key lawyers
Giacomo Gavotti; Simone Egidi