Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l.‘s energy team is noted for regularly handling M&A transactions – an area in which Giorgio Mariani is an expert – as well as PPPs and project financing operations in the renewable energy sector, with focus on photovoltaic, hydroelectric, onshore and offshore wind, and biomass. The team also provides regulatory legal assistance on energy projects regarding the construction of energy plants, authorisations and environmental impact assessments. Francesco Paolo Bello is particularly well versed in these areas, while head of the energy department Filippo Manaresi is noted for his expertise in the renewables, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Deloitte has an outstanding experience in the energy sector, and can offer 360 degree support to their clients.'

  • ‘Deloitte Legal is a group of professionals capable of covering all business segments in-house. The team's approach is really quick and efficient.’

  • ‘Deloitte Legal Italy can easily provide the client with excellent, tailor-made legal advice and can be an excellent partner in M&A.’

  • ‘Legal competence, high professionality, and quick assistance.’

  • 'Filippo Manaresi: I very much appreciated his competence, reliability, and personality.'

Key clients

  • Selettra S.p.A.
  • AEGA ASA
  • Statkraft Market Gmbh
  • Giraffe Clean Energy
  • Pensionskasse Stadt Zürich
  • Gruppo Hope S.r.l.
  • NETHIVE S.P.A. (ALCEDO SGR)

Work highlights

  • Assisted Selettra in the sale of 100% of Selettra Illuminazione Pubblica - a company active in the supply of energy efficiency services in the public lighting sector - to SCIF Streetlighting Italy.
  • Assisted GCE in connection with the development of 270 megawatts of Agri-PV projects in Italy (i.e. permitting, land rights, contracts, etc.).

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Filippo Manaresi

Other key lawyers

Francesco Paolo Bello, Giorgio Mariani