Industry focus: Energy

Chiomenti

Jointly headed by Carola Antonini and Elena Busson, Chiomenti is commended for its ‘depth of knowledge in every aspect of M&A transactions.’ Antonini is well-versed in a breadth of renewable energy mandates and Busson handles energy investments. Mario Roli is well-regarded in the utilities sector, while Manuela Cerulli and Elisabetta Mentasti are knowledgeable of M&A. Giulia Elisabetta Uboldi and Michelangelo Granato are other key team members. Pina Lombardi joined the firm in early 2025.

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Testimonials

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'They are very pragmatic individuals, with great experience.’
'They are excellent professionals who are able to simplify complex matters and find solutions for deals execution.’
‘Their great availability to deeply understand client's need is well appreciated.’
‘They are a super professional team, who are extremely available anytime and extremely competent.’
‘I had the pleasure to be supported in a complex M&A project by Michelangelo Granato, he is extremely competent and is a tireless professional.’
‘I was impressed by the organisation within the team, but also in the way the whole process was managed.'
‘I very much appreciated the diversity of the team and the humility and empathy used by Chiomenti team members.’
‘Mario Roli is a great lawyer with an unparalleled track record in the energy sector in Italy and across Europe.’

Key clients

A2A
Acea S.p.A.
Achernar Assets
Aer Solar
Alerion Clean Power S.p.A.
Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.
Aquila Capital Real Assets Investment Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Ardian
Ardian France S.A.
Ascopiave
Banca Europea per gli Investimenti
CDP RETI S.p.A.
e-distribuzione S.p.A.
E- Gap
Enel S.p.A.
Enel Green Power Italia S.r.l.
ENI
Eni Plenitude
EQT Infrastructure VI Investments S.à r.l.
F2i – Fondi Italiani Per Le Infrastrutture S.p.A.
Fred Olsen Renewables AS
FRI-EL Green Power S.p.A.
GreenIT S.p.A.
Greenvest (ESCO)
Greenvolt - Energias Renovaveis S.A.
IFM Investors
Iren S.p.A.
I-Squared
Kairos Alps
Ladurner Ambiente S.p.A.
Macquarie Asset Holdings Limited
Marguerite Adviser S.A.
OX2 AB
Reden Solar Sas
Snam S.p.A.
Terna S.p.A.
Unicomm S.r.l.
Vitol B.V.

Work highlights

Advised Ardian France S.A. on the potential sale of 2i Rete Gas S.p.A. to Italgas.
Advised Massimo Moratti S.a.p.A. di Massimo Moratti, Angel Capital Management S.p.A., and Stella Holding S.p.A. on the sale of approximately 35% of Italian petroleum group Saras to Netherlands-based Vitol.
Advised EQT Infrastructure VI Investments S.à r.l. on a public offer to the shareholders of OX2 AB to tender 100% of their shares.

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