DWF is praised by clients as ‘equipped to meet client needs across every aspect of the energy sector’, with Michele Cicchetti and Guglielmo Fabbricatore jointly leading the practice. Cicchetti focuses on transactions and facility agreements, as well as PPP preparation across wind, PV, energy-efficiency, and BESS projects, while Fabbricatore advises on acquisitions involving PV plants and BESS portfolios.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michele Cicchetti and Guglielmo Fabbricatore are outstanding. Their availability, flexibility, and expertise have made a real difference in several complex transactions. Their deep understanding of the market, insight into industry dynamics, and extensive network of business relationships make them not only excellent professionals but also essential business partners.'
- ‘Very kind and available approach.’
- ‘Professional and available, with the support of technology.’
- ‘Guglielmo Fabbricatore and Michele Cicchetti were outstanding in managing critical issues in practices.’
- ‘The DWF team is equipped to meet client needs across every aspect of the energy sector — from real estate legal advisory to project finance and construction contracts, including permitting and administrative law. Each professional in the team brings significant individual experience, but the true added value of the firm lies in the synergy and teamwork with which every member approaches the assignments entrusted to them.’
- ‘The DWF Energy team stands out for its flexibility and strong client-oriented approach. They are able to adapt to the client’s specific needs, providing practical and strategic support throughout the entire project lifecycle. What really differentiates them is their ability to understand the broader business strategy behind each transaction and tailor their legal advice accordingly. Their collaborative way of working and responsiveness make them a reliable and effective partner compared to other firms.’
Key clients
- Sens - Iqony Renewables GMBH
- Enfinity Global
- Ox2
- Bluefield Partners
- Trina Solar
- Qualitas Energy
- Suma Capital
- Photosol
- Ze Energy
- Smartenergy
- Contour Global
- Enerside
Work highlights
Acted for Enfinity Global in connection with a facilities agreement (“HoldCo structure”) to fund the construction and operational phases of a PV portfolio consisting of PV projects with an overall capacity of about 300 MW.
Advised Suma Capital on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of CH4T S.r.l., a company specialised in the management of biomethane plants for energy use.
Acted for ZE Energy in connection with a facilities agreement (“HoldCo structure”) to be granted to fund the construction and operational phases of a PV portfolio consisting of no. 9 PV projects with an overall capacity of approximately 122 MW.
Practice head
Michele Cicchetti; Guglielmo Fabbricatore