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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Testimonials

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  • 'They have strong expertise and were very responsive to our request.'

  • ‘I appreciated the pragmatic advice from Vittorio Novelli. He quickly understood what our investing and diligence priorities were and responded accordingly.'

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.

Umberto Penco Salvi

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