Highlighted for its expertise in renewable energy mandates, BonelliErede is headed by Catia Tomasetti, who specialises in project finance. Gabriele Malgeri is versed in energy project contracts and Giuseppe Manzo is knowledgeable of energy transactions. Giovanna Zagaria is skilled at administrative law issues and Daniela De Palma is another key team member.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is extremely experienced. They have a great understanding of key commercial issues in negotiation and pragmatism to find workable solutions.’
  • ‘They are one of the most skilled teams in the energy sector, particularly in the renewable energy space, covering energy law, public law, local regulation, and M&A transactions. The different lawyers, from partner to associate are very skilled, providing relevant advice and showing reactiveness during transactions.’
  • ‘Their technical industry knowledge is strong.’
  • ‘They have outstanding knowledge of regulatory energy matters.’
  • 'Niccolò Baccetti is undoubtedly an incredibly strong lawyer that supports the client with the aim of getting deals done and does both well the job of highlighting risks to clients and helping clients to make decisions.'
  • 'Giuseppe Manzo, Daniela De Palma, and Niccolò Baccetti are all a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

  • Ansaldo Green Tech
  • Alia Servizi Ambientali
  • Enfinity Global
  • ENI
  • Etic Partners
  • Hitachi Zosen Inova
  • Manni Energy
  • Matrix Renewables
  • PLT Energia
  • Siram
  • Snam
  • Sphera Energy
  • Viva Servizi

Work highlights

  • Advised Snam S.p.A. on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Edison Stoccaggio S.p.A., owned by Edison S.p.A.
  • Advised a pool of financial institutions on financing transactions for more than EUR 900 million granted to Sosteneo SGR S.p.A. for the acquisition of 49% of the share capital of Enel Libra Flexsys S.r.l.
  • Advised PLT Energia on the acquisition of a portfolio of six special purpose vehicles owning seven operational wind farms.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Catia Tomasetti

Other key lawyers

Gabriele Malgeri, Giuseppe Manzo, Giovanna Zagaria, Daniela De Palma, Francesca Di Carpegna Brivio, Niccolò Baccetti