Administrative and public law

Satta Romano & Associati

Administrative law boutique Satta Romano & Associati represents a growing roster of leading companies and major public entities in administrative disputes before both national and European courts. The team leverages its broad sector expertise, spanning the telecoms, services, public works and renewable energy sectors, to advise on the gamut of administrative law matters, from public contracts to PPP. A leading figure in the sector, Anna Romano anchors the practice and represents both public and private entities before courts, as well as in international arbitration. Filippo Satta remains at the forefront of the sector, bringing to the team expert knowledge of technological and digital development related to public administration. Mario Natale advises on tender processes, while Francesco Parisi handles public contracts and environmental and energy law. Martina Bacco is adept at litigation management on behalf of public companies and private operators.

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‘The team at the Satta Romano firm fully responded to my needs, always providing the necessary feedback in the procedures entrusted to them in a timely, fast and competent manner.’
‘I have always found great professionalism, competence and availability both in the lawyer Romano and co-workers, including Parisi.’
‘The law firm is made up of people with strong empathy towards the client and his needs’
‘I work with Romano, Natale, and Vallebona, who are always available, ready to dedicate time and energy to study the best strategies’
‘The team is so professional and expert in their sectors, and they are also creative and have the ability to understand the customer's needs.’
‘Anna Romano is the best barrister I've met. She has a deep professionality and she knows how to make you feel understood and helps to find unimaginable solutions. Perfect job.’

Work highlights

Providing consulting activities, as an Independent Expert appointed by the Italian Republic, within the framework of an international arbitration initiated before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/39) by several German companies, which brought a case against the Italian Republic contesting the adoption of a series of regulatory measures, allegedly in violation of the obligations assumed by adhering to the Energy Charter Treaty.
Assisting Roma Metropolitane S.r.l. in appeal proceedings initiated by the Concessionaire Metro B S.r.l. against the partial judgment of the Rome Court that ruled against it, in a trial about the concession for the construction and management of the extension of Rome's Metro Line B in the Rebibbia – Casal Monastero section.
Assisting Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana S.p.A. before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio in Rome in a public procurement litigation, concerning the revocation and exclusion measures issued by Rai against the provisional awardee of a tender procedure.

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