Administrative and public law

DLA Piper

Client Satisfaction

Boasting ‘in-depth knowledge of the sector’, DLA Piper houses a market-leading administrative and public law team. Its expertise spans a host of sectors, with demonstrated prowess in the infrastructure, transportation, energy and water services sectors. The practice also remains at the forefront of the life sciences and medical devices sector, with a strong track record in related contentious matters before the administrative courts. Practice head Germana Cassar advises a diverse roster of clients across the gamut of administrative law matters; Cassar's expertise spans environmental law, public tenders, town planning and administrative litigation. Giorgia Romitelli spearheads the firm’s public procurement work, bringing to the team expert knowledge in public contracts and PPP and advising clients across the healthcare, public infrastructure and services and IT sectors. Focusing on public contracts, Anna Mazzoncini provides national and international clients with both judicial and extra-judicial advice. Mattia Malinverni is active in litigation related to environmental and renewable energy matters, waste management and public incentive schemes.

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Testimonials

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‘What sets Anna Mazzoncini apart is her unwavering commitment; she is always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer reassurance throughout the process. In addition to her legal acumen, she is incredibly sharp and quick, possessing excellent litigation skills and a strategic mindset. These qualities are crucial in navigating the complexities of our cases. ’
‘It is a very close-knit team. They are able to support you on every topic, explaining the process and problems simply. They follow the customer professionally for all phases.’
‘Germana Cassar and Mattia Malinverni are two excellent lawyers. They are sharp and immediately understand the client's wishes.’
‘We met DLA Piper for administrative law issues. Italy is a country full of bureaucracy but they have in-depth knowledge of this sector and they have two spectacular characteristics: they find new solutions and they're very fast. In fact, they are very flexible in the way they carry out the work and available to quickly find solutions that match the client's needs with the legislation in force.’
‘Anna Mazzoncini is a stand-out person! She is able to intuit the core of the problem with extreme ease and provides, with confidence and competence, effective solutions. She always transmits a great sense of tranquillity. When I work with her I feel that I'm in capable hands.'

Key clients

Alerion Clean Power S.p.A.
Alperia Greenpower S.p.A.
AGSM AIM S.p.A.
FERA, Fabbrica Energie Rinnovabili Alternative S.p.A.
Hydro Catania S.r.l.
Servizi Idrici Etnei S.p.A.
Enfinity Global
Celano Green Power S.r.l.
ERG Power S.r.l.
EDP Renewable Italia Holding S.r.l.
Juwi Energie Rinnovabili S.r.l.
Ortus Power Resource Italy S.r.l.
Lidl Italia S.r.l.
TEA Group
MSE Solar Energy Italia S.r.l.
Solaria Energia Y Medio Ambiente S.A.
Kyence Capital Sgr
Elekta
Thermo Fisher Diagnostic
Immucor
Steris
Telethon
Teleflex Medical
The Binding Site
Invimit
GR Value
Società del Gruppo Enel

Work highlights

Assisting Elekta S.p.A., Immucor Italia S.p.A., Cantel Medical (Italy) S.r.l., Steris S.r.l., TeleflexMedical S.r.l., The Binding Site S.r.l., and Advanced Medical Supplies S.p.A. before the Lazio Regional Administrative Court in proceedings concerning the illegitimacy of the measures adopted by the Italian Government in relation to the recovery procedures for exceeding the expenditure ceiling for medical devices, as well as the recovery measures taken from time to time by the Regions and Autonomous Provinces against those companies.
Assisted Servizi Idrici Etnei S.p.A. (SIE) before the Council of Administrative Justice for the Region of Sicily in proceedings concluded with the victory decision confirming that SIE is the sole water-integrated service manager and the Municipality of Bronte cannot be considered an existing manager to be safeguarded.
Assisting Associazione Italia Solare in front of the EU Court of Justice on the question of the compatibility of Article 15 bis of DL 4/2021 concerning the cut of the energy price and the contract for difference with the UE Treaty and with the UE Regulation No. 1254/2022.

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