Clifford Chance’s broad caseload encompasses oil and gas matters, energy project developments, as well as renewable energy issues. Umberto Penco Salvi oversees the practice and is versed in transactional matters, while Chiara Commis, Francesca Cuzzocrea, and Giuseppe De Palma are knowledgeable of leveraged and acquisition financing. Vittorio Novelli and Michele Bernardi are other key team members.
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Key clients
- Edison
- Edison Next
- Enel
- Terna
- Eni
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
- Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group
- F2i
- Eiffel Investment Group
- EQT Infrastructure
Work highlights
Advised various lenders on limited-recourse senior financing in favour of Automotive Cells Company SE.
Advised Edison Next on a strategic partnership with Polytec for the creation of the joint venture Nyox S.r.l.
Advised Eni on signing an agreement with Ithaca Energy to negotiate the possible merger of its upstream activities in Great Britain.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Chiara Commis
Practice head
Umberto Penco Salvi
Other key lawyers
Chiara Commis; Francesca Cuzzocrea; Giuseppe De Palma; Vittorio Novelli; Michele Bernardi