Watson Farley & Williams‘s practice has significant energy industry expertise. The team in Milan is also increasingly involved in healthcare, real estate and logistics deals. The corporate practice of energy sector specialist Eugenio Tranchino includes joint ventures, M&A and private equity, while Carlo Cosmelli is ’very strong and effective’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Its considerable experience in complex matters is apparent.’

  • ‘A team of people with whom clients like to collaborate.’

  • ‘Maintains a very strong balance between the client’s needs and their applicability by always acting in the client’s best interest.’

  • ‘Carlo Cosmelli is very strong and effective.’

  • ‘Carlo Cosmelli demonstrates considerable empathy and a sense of attachment to the client's mandate.’

Key clients

  • Yanolja
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Eni
  • Snam
  • CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company
  • Photosol Développement
  • Encavis
  • Ilios Hydrogen
  • IKAV
  • Ultramar
  • Green Arrow
  • Terna
  • GreenGo
  • China Merchants Financial Leasing
  • Smart Energies
  • Verdalia

Work highlights

  • Advised Snam Group on the finalisation of its approximately $400m acquisition from BW LNG of FSRU I (owner of the BW Singapore floating storage and regasification unit).
  • Advised Green Arrow Capital and New Developments on its partnering with SolarDuck for a 540MW wind-solar project.
  • Advised Belenergia on a €190m equity investment received from For Talent Transmission and RGreen Invest.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eugenio Tranchino

Other key lawyers

Carlo Cosmelli, Tiziana Manenti, Luca Sfrecola, Giovanni Battista Bruno, Arianna Neri, Roberta Sturiale