Under the leadership of Luigi Costa, Dentons ‘boasts many years of experience’, advising domestic and cross-border clients, including those operating in Azerbaijan, the UAE, and the EU. Costa focuses on financing and M&A transactions, as well as plant construction and development. Carsten Steinhauer advises on joint ventures and the drafting and negotiation of energy performance and construction contracts, with experience in battery energy storage projects. Mileto Mario Giuliani assists with appeals before administrative courts, power purchase agreements, and solar plant developments. Riccardo Narducci is also a key member of the team.
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Work Department
Project, Energy and Infrastructures
Position

Riccardo Narducci is a counsel in Dentons’ Rome office and a member of the Project, Energy and Infrastructure business unit in Italy.

Career

He is a transactional lawyer who focuses on cross-border M&A deals and renewable energy, with a high knowledge and experience base in solar industry and real estate projects. He has significant experience advising investors, developers, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and financial institutions on regulatory aspects inherent to renewable energy projects, and he addresses regulatory risks through contractual structures and drafting.

He also supports clients in the drafting and negotiation of real estate contracts and in secondary market M&A transactions.

Languages
English, Italian
Memberships
Admission to the Bar, Rome, 2014
Education

LUISS University of Rome, 2011, JD

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is highly capable, meets deadlines and is proactive in finding effective solutions.’

    ‘Luigi Costa assisted me personally, and I could not ask for more. Precise, available and very prepared technically.’

    ‘What stands out most to me is their responsiveness and dedication. No matter how complex the issue or how tight the deadlines, they were always available, proactive, and ready to go the extra mile. They make me feel that my project is a real priority (although I know it is not always the case), which is something I highly value.'

    'Working with Dentons’ Italian energy team has been a very positive experience. They are not just excellent lawyers, but also trusted partners who genuinely care about achieving the best results. I would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking effective legal advice for energy projects in Italy.’

    ‘We love to work with Mileto Mario Giuliani. He is not only one of the best administrative and regulatory lawyers in the market, but he also has a sense of business that distinguishes him from most other administrative lawyers. Mileto foresees where regulation is headed, which is very valuable for us when making strategic investment decisions.'

    'Riccardo Narducci brings a high level of attention to detail in drafting, structuring, and negotiating project contracts — especially land agreements, construction, operation and grid sharing agreements. He is responsive, organised, and shows high ownership over deliverables. In challenging or high-pressure situations, Riccardo is calm, constructive, and able to engage with all sides without escalating tension.'

    ‘The Energy Dentons team boasts many years of experience, so the advice given is always the most appropriate in line with the market.'

    ‘Dentons Energy lawyers have a deep industry knowledge: they aren't just legal experts — they are industry specialists who understand our commercial reality. Dentons Energy lawyers also master technology integration; they have invested heavily in legal technology, including AI-powered contract analysis. This allows them to deliver faster, more accurate results whilst reducing costs.'

Key clients

  • Eni Saipem Sonnedix Pacifico Energy Partners Capital Dynamics Enel Green Power X-Elio Energy CCE Holding Tages Capital SGR Nordic Solar Bluefield Qair Group Amaranto Holding Marseglia Amaranto Green HLS-RAM Biogas Commerz Real Greencells Sungrow Clere AG MET Holding IME Power CMC Europe State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan Juwi Energie Rinnovabili Haiki+ Innovatec Group Clere AG IKAV

Work highlights

Advised the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the agreement with Enfinity Global to acquire a 49% equity interest in five companies that directly and indirectly own a 402 MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic assets in Italy.
Assisted Snam with the sale of its 5.88% minority stake indirectly held in ADNOC Gas Pipelines to Lunate.
Assisted Juwi Energie Rinnovabili with the sale of a portfolio of photovoltaic projects to Kelag Italia.