With particular activity in the clean energy, oil and gas, as well as power sectors, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is proficient in renewables matters. Francesca Morra oversees the practice and is well-versed in energy contracts, project development, and regulatory matters. Simone Egidi often handles energy transactions, Chiara Miccolis is informed in administrative matters, and Giacomo Gavotti is reputed in the conventional resources sector.
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Testimonials
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‘The energy team at HSF Italy is very competent and well-connected with the major players in Italy. Their quality of advice, due diligence, and transaction delivery is very high.'
'Their communication is swift, concise, and very much geared towards a collaborative and efficient approach.’
‘Simone Egidi is exceptionally knowledgeable, a seasoned negotiator, and has helped us close various acquisitions over the years to our full satisfaction.’
Key clients
- Edison
- Enel
- Eni
- Glennmont Partners/Nuveen Infrastructure
- GreenIt
- Higas
- Quercus Real Assets Limited
- Renewable Power Capital
- Sorgenia
- VTTI
Work highlights
- Advised VTTI and IKAV on the acquisition of a majority interest in Terminale GNL Adriatico S.r.l. from ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy.
- Advised GreenIT on an agreement with Hive Energy Limited and SunLeonard Energy Limited for the acquisition and development of four photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of up to 200 MW.
- Advised Sosteneo SGR S.p.A on merger control analysis related to its Article 8 fund nature related to its agreement with Enel Italia S.p.A. for the transfer from Enel Italia to Sosteneo of 49% of the share capital of Enel Libra Flexsys S.r.l.
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Practice head
Francesca Morra
Other key lawyers
Simone Egidi; Chiara Miccolis; Giacomo Gavotti