Energy & Natural Resources
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 3
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Dentons’ Italian Project, Energy and Infrastructure team is a leading advisor to the energy industry in Italy. It consists of corporate, finance, energy, regulatory, real estate and tax lawyers working closely together on a wide range of transactions.
The professionals of the team have valuable industry specific knowledge in particular in the photovoltaic and wind sectors, where the team has been extensively involved in notable projects relating to the development and financing, engineering, construction and operation of plants and to the grid connection and electric transmission and distribution, sale and trade of electricity. The familiarity with the market and the deep experience in the sector, allows to tackle some of the most challenging and complex energy transactions and regulatory matters in the Italian renewable energy market.
Our team advises a wide range of clients active in the energy and infrastructure industries, such as developers, utilities, traders, manufacturers, investment banks, private equity investors, infrastructure funds, project developers, project sponsors and commercial banks.
Chambers Review
Dentons houses a well-reputed team of lawyers which can advise on the full gamut of energy-related matters. It regularly assists clients with joint ventures and M&A deals, such as those relating to the development of power plants. The law firm is particularly knowledgeable in solar and wind matters.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised Pacifico Energy Partners on its sale to Mytilineos Energy & Metals of a portfolio in Italy of three utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects, with an approximate capacity of 45 MW.
Strengths
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"Dentons shows very strong commitment and client care, even during tough and complex negotiations with third parties."
"The team's deep knowledge of market regulation and its experience-based perspective of current and future developments help us in making our most important investment decisions."
"Dentons shows very strong commitment and client care, even during tough and complex negotiations with third parties."
"The team's deep knowledge of market regulation and its experience-based perspective of current and future developments help us in making our most important investment decisions."
Notable Practitioners
Carsten Steinhauer has considerable experience in M&A, private equity and project development in the energy industry. He is particularly well known for his skills in cross-border mandates, especially in advising German-based clients on transactions within the Italian market, and has recently been active on a range of renewable transactions.
"Carsten is always striving for the highest level of legal support possible, with a clear focus on being solution-oriented, speedy and effective. Carsten and his team are a clear part of our success in Italy."
"Carsten provides outstanding legal and commercial advice and he is an excellent negotiator. He has a friendly and open character and he really cares for his clients. It is a pleasure to work with him."
Mileto Mario Giuliani is a highly regarded lawyer in the Italian energy market. He is particularly reputed for assisting with matters involving photovoltaic projects and related renewable energy transactions. His client base includes investment companies as well as multinational utility groups.
"Mileto Mario Giuliani has an enormous knowledge of all administrative and regulatory aspects that are relevant for the development of renewable projects in Italy. He combines this expertise with a strong commercial awareness and understanding of our business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons
Italy
Members
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Head of Department
Ginevra Biadico
Giovanni Diotallevi
Luigi Costa
Head of Department
Riccardo Narducci
Industries
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Climate change regulations
Conventional generation
Energy market reform
Green hydrogen
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil and gas trading
Nuclear power
Pipeline and maritime transportation
Privatization of energy enterprises
Renewables and unconventional energy
Retail electricity and natural gas supply
Transmission and distribution
Upstream and downstream oil and gas