Industry focus: Energy

Gianni & Origoni

Client Satisfaction

The specialised team at Gianni & Origoni is routinely entrusted by clients for its expertise in the energy sector, covering M&A, project finance, litigation, regulatory, environment and administrative law. Head of the practice Ottaviano Sanseverino is recognised for his knowledge of regulatory matters, development and financing of projects, as well as the import of gas and electricity; he also advises foreign and domestic clients on investments in the utilities sector. Giuseppe Velluto and Guido Reggiani routinely assist in the development of projects in the energy, gas, waste and water sectors. Administrative and environmental law expert Maria Loizzi is noted for her expertise in the field of conventional and renewable sources. Francesco Puntillo is now head of legal, corporate, regulatory and antitrust affairs at Enel Group.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Very practical approach, problem-solving attitude, in-depth knowledge of the market and of its most recent developments.'
'A very professional and high-quality firm. In addition to the high skills of the professionals I have worked with, I particularly enjoyed their capacity to solve any problems, as well as the strong network they can count on.'
'Giuseppe Velluto is one of the most skilled professionals I have ever met. He has strong skills, a problem-solving attitude, and important soft skills that he is able to reflect in his team, which is united and compact, always ready to solve any urgency and client's request.'
'Gianni & Origoni has an unrivalled breadth of expertise to respond to any challenge an investor may face on the Italian market. Their approach is pragmatic and business-oriented.'
'Ottaviano Sanseverino is very experienced.'

Key clients

Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets (Europe) Limited
Naturgy
Iberdrola
Terra Firma Capital Partners Limited
Engie
A2A S.p.A.
Terna S.p.A.
IREN S.p.A.
Quaero Capital
Alperia S.p.A.
Ardian Infrastructure
Cubico Sustainable Investments Group
Tages Capital
Mitsubishi Corporation
Wood/Amec Foster Wheeler
EF Solare
Predica
Nord/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank
Cubico Sustainable Investments Group
BayWa r.e.
Contour Global
Ital Gas Storage S.r.l.
Adriatic LNG
Esso Italiana S.r.l.
Credit Suisse Energy & Infrastructure Partners
Whysol Renewables Holding 1 S.P.A.
Plenium Partners
NextEnergy Capital (NextPower)
Alpiq
Erogasmet S.p.A.
Fondazione Cariplo
European Energy SA
Repower S.p.A.
SNAM S.p.A.
Ellomay Capital
Enel X
Infrastrutture S.p.A.
Qualitas Energy
Vei Green
Impax
Statkraft
Imwind
Econergy
Interconnector Energy Italia
Flyren
EOS
Green Investment Group (Macquarie)
Green Arrow Capital
Canadian Solar
Anaergia
Gruppo Marcegaglia
PLT Energia
ENEL S.p.A.
Davidson Kemper
TOTALENERGIES RENEWABLES
Enfinity Global

Work highlights

Assisted Tages Capital SGR in the bridge financing and the following refinancing related to the acquisition, through its investment fund Tages Helios II, of a portfolio of operational solar plants and windfarms.
Assisted Eni in the sale to Snam of a 49.9% stake (directly and indirectly owned) in certain companies operating two groups of international gas pipelines connecting Algeria to Italy.
Assisted Bayerische Landesbank, Santander and Nomura Bank France in the structuring, drafting and negotiation of €142m in long-term and VAT financing for the construction of three utility-scale photovoltaic plants.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Ottaviano Sanseverino

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Maria Loizzi

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.