DLA Piper’s administrative and public law team provides comprehensive advice to clients operating in various industries, ranging from infrastructure, real estate and transportation to telecoms, healthcare and life sciences. Jointly led by Germana Cassar and Giorgia Romitelli, the practice is particularly strong in the energy sector, especially in energy regulation and in the construction of renewable energy plants. Here the team is notably strengthened by Mattia Malinverni’s expertise in disputes concerning energy, environmental law, construction and town planning, with particular reference to environmental issues and waste management litigation and the development of renewable source energy plants. In addition to her specialism in the energy sector, Alessia Marconi is also noted for handling complex litigation and transactions related to state and private education regulation. In the life sciences and medical devices sectors, Romitelli stands out for leading contentious matters before the administrative courts. Other key names include Carmen Chierchia, who is regularly instructed by real estate and industrial companies seeking advice on town planning, building and environmental law, and administrative litigation and public contracts expert Anna Mazzoncini.
Testimonials
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- 'DLA Piper is able to provide highly specialised advice on the subject, with a dedicated team capable of responding to every need in relation to the most diverse issues submitted. Particularly noteworthy are the team’s great understanding of clients’ particular characteristics and its ability to fully understand their concerns.'
- 'Germana Cassar’s extensive experience in administrative matters makes her an extremely well-prepared professional with unparalleled expertise in the field, skilled in advising each client by providing immediate answers to the specificities of the various business sectors in which they operate, providing them with the finest and most practical solutions.'
Key clients
- Alerion Clean Power S.p.A.
- Consorzio dei Proprietari Fiordaliso
Work highlights
- Assisted EDP Renewables and more than 30 operators producing energy from renewable sources which were subjected to special regulations under Article 15-bis of Decree Law no. 4/2022, aimed at addressing the energy emergency of 2022, before the Regional Administrative Court of Milan.
- Assisted Lime Technology in relation to an administrative dispute before the Veneto Regional Administrative Court and the Council of State relating to a public tender launched by the Comune di Verona for the e-scooter rental service in Verona.