Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Energy & Natural Resources

Italy

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Francesca Morra

Europe

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Italy

Languages Spoken

Italian, English.

Practice Areas

Francesca leads the Italian energy and infrastructure practice at Herbert Smith Freehills.

Her extensive knowledge of the energy and infrastructure sector is based on nearly 20 years of experience advising Italian and multinational energy companies, international sponsors, project developers, private equity funds and leading investment banks on some of the most innovative and complex transactions in the renewables space, conventional power, oil and gas (including LNG), energy efficiency, electric mobility and various types of infrastructure projects.

Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, the development of projects and infrastructures, industry contracts and regulatory matters, including ESG, MiFID, EMIR, MAR, REMIT, TPA exemptions. She also advises on competition, foreign direct investment and consumer protection issues.

Recognised as one of Italy's energy & infra experts by the main legal directories, Francesca is a frequent speaker on various energy-related topics and a contributor to legal publications. She also lectures on energy and competition law.

Awards

Lawyer of the Year Energy Efficiency

Energy Awards by Legalcommunity

2024

Lawyer of the Year – LNG

Energy Awards by Legalcommunity

2023

Energy Lawyer of the Year

Forty-under-40 Awards by LegalCommunity

2021

Energy Lawyer of the Year

Forty-under-40 Awards by LegalCommunity

2020

Lawyer of the Year – Oil & Gas

Toplegal Industry Awards

2021

Lawyer of the Year - Renewables

Toplegal Industry Awards

2020

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Europe

Energy & Natural Resources - Italy
2
Band 2

Francesca Morra is an esteemed lawyer who is highly regarded for her negotiation skills in high-profile M&A, as well as for her expertise in energy matters and contract negotiations. She is notably active in a range of mandates across the renewables space.

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