Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Widely respected for its energy sector expertise, Watson Farley & Williams LLP also acts for real estate, infrastructure and transport clients. Founder of the firm’s Italy practice and corporate and energy group leader, Eugenio Tranchino, is ‘a longstanding and highly-regarded energy lawyer’, and Carlo Cosmelli specialises in cross-border and domestic M&A.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.’
‘Currently among the leading firms in Italy dealing with innovative technologies in the renewables sector.'
'They deal with complex transactions and yet they manage to deliver the best results possible.'
'Nothing but high-level assistance from this multidisciplinary team. Their professionalism is undisputed. They are the problem-solvers of the energy sector and their dedication to all things renewable is unparalleled. Very adaptable to strict deadlines too.’
‘The M&A practice of this firm has expertise and attention to detail that are quite exceptional, and the attention to clients' needs and responsiveness are always prompt.’
‘Eugenio Tranchino is a longstanding and highly-regarded energy lawyer. He is a go-to practitioner for renewable energy and knows the business logic behind the changes in the market very well. He excels in leading on crucial transactions that hold significant strategic and economic value.’
‘Carlo Cosmelli stands out for his expertise in international contracts and assistance during investment rounds, with particular focus on biotech/pharma start-ups. Stands out for his competence, speed and availability, also supporting companies from a strategic and business development point of view.’
'Roberta Sturiale is competent and always responsive, with a remarkable quality of work - well above average.’
Key clients
- Snam S.p.A.
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S
- Amber Infrastructures
- Yanolja Cloud
- Altamin Limited
- Vortex Beteiligungs GmbH
- Panattoni Italy Holding S.À R.L.
- Atlante S.r.l.
- Falk Renewables S.p.A.
- P3 Logistic Parks
- Logista
- Axpo Services AG
- Rigenerand S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on its partnership agreement with GreenIT to develop three offshore wind projects in Lazio and Sardinia.
- Advised Amber Infrastructure Group, as exclusive investment advisor to Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund S.A. SICAV-RAIF, on the latter’s €150m investment in Poland’s R.Power.
- Advised Yanolja Cloud on its acquisition of Go Global Travel from Gorilla Holdco.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eugenio Tranchino, Carlo Cosmelli