Carlo Scaglioni and Paolo Esposito jointly lead the Greenberg Traurig energy team, advising on strategic transactions and regulatory matters in the energy market. Esposito focuses on plant acquisitions, joint ventures for portfolios and storage facilities, compliance matters, and administrative proceedings involving green-certificate revocations and distribution stations. The group also routinely represents clients in environmental disputes related to oil plants and supports work in the biomethane and gas industries, including contracts for the development and construction of thermal energy storage systems.
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Testimonials
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- 'Precision and expertise, the ability to structure highly complex agreements in extremely complex matters, considering the numerous aspects associated with extraordinary transactions.'
- 'Carlo Scaglioni has proven to be a helpful and flexible colleague. He combines extensive experience and technical expertise with the ability to identify sensitive aspects within transactions, while also demonstrating significant knowledge of the business involved.'
- 'Paolo Esposito has been one of Italy’s leading energy lawyers for more than 30 years. He combines exceptional experience in energy transactions with deep legal expertise. I have had the privilege of working with him for the past 25 years, and his assistance has consistently been of the highest calibre. Unlike many other energy partners in large law firms, he remains fully involved in every deal and maintains complete oversight of his team’s work.'
- 'The highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of professionals provides clients with comprehensive assistance.'
- 'Their extensive experience in energy matters and the complex legislative and regulatory environment is evident in their relationship with the firm.'
- 'The most significant professional relationship is with attorney Paolo Esposito. His preparation has been excellent, as has his ability to assist clients in the most diverse phases, from negotiation to litigation.'
Key clients
- ENI S.p.A. N
- ENI Plenitude S.p.A. N
- Nexta Capital
Work highlights
Represented ENI in a dispute before the Court of First Instance of Potenza (Region of Basilicata) brought by 80 plaintiffs, involving the largest onshore oil field in Western Europe.
Assisted Eni Plenitude, belonging to the Eni group, with the acquisition of 64% of the share capital of Tat.
Assisted the Veos Group with a joint venture investment agreement with the Azimut Eltif for the development of a portfolio of energy efficiency projects.
Practice head
Carlo Scaglioni; Paolo Esposito