Energy & Natural Resources - Italy
What the team is known for
Ashurst offers a full-service approach to energy-related financing and asset transactions. It also has expertise in M&A and project finance. The firm is popular among well-known domestic energy companies and international investors due to the team's experience in cross-border mandates. Its lawyers have acquired notable expertise in the solar, wind, oil and gas and waste-to-energy sectors.
Strengths
"Ashurst are always on time and always oriented to find solutions to permit the finalisation of the deal."
Work highlights
Ashurst assisted ING Bank N.V. with its financing of an Italian solar plant, with a power capacity of approximately 30 MW.
Notable practitioners
Carloandrea Meacci is an esteemed lawyer who handles domestic and cross-border M&A mandates in the renewables sector. He is also active on financings of solar and wind farm portfolios. "Carloandrea Meacci is an outstanding professional, with a strong knowledge of the Italian power market and relevant regulations. He is a problem solver, who is polite, effective and always available." "Carloandrea is personable and has a can-do attitude, in addition to a commercial understanding, and both market and specific industry knowledge."
