Legance - Avvocati Associati’s specialised team of experts in the energy sector routinely advises on both lender and borrower-side financing projects, administrative matters and complex M&A transactions in the renewables sector. Chaired by Monica Colombera, whose broad practice spans the financing and structuring of projects, as well as M&A and joint ventures, the team includes energy and infrastructure projects expert Filippo Ruffato and Cristina Martorana, noted for her expertise in the acquisition and financing of plants, waste to energy projects, and trading. A number of clients from the renewable and traditional energy sectors regularly turn to project finance specialist Giovanni Scirocco and newly promoted partner Simone Ambrogi, while oil and gas expert Valeria Viti and Antonio Palazzolo, whose focus is on M&A transactions and joint ventures both in the infrastructure and energy sectors, are also recommended. Francesca Brilli left the firm and moved to an in-house position.

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Testimonials

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'The team is extremely responsive, and has profound expertise in all matters of law as applied to the energy industry. Given their experience in the energy industry, the team covers the whole scope of activities from downstream to upstream sectors of this industry.'
'Antonio Palazzolo is available, hands-on, has excellent team coordination capacities and a profound knowledge of corporate and financing matters as applied to the solar activities, its features and practices.'
'Cristina Martorana is a real expert in energy regulatory matters and project structuring. Valeria Viti is outstanding, and has in-depth knowledge of any energy projects. Great analytical and structuring capacities.'
'The team led by Monica Colombera is one of the most reputable team in the market. They are very well evaluated by operators, banks, and authorities.'
'Legance's energy team understands the dynamics of the development process very well and helps us in implementing any regulatory change in the best way possible in order to have successful bankable projects.'
'The Legance team is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of the energy sector, with excellent vertical and horizontal expertise, great professionalism and availability, outstanding customer support, and strong commercial acumen.'
'Cristina Martorana is the standout of the firm. A professional recognised by the market as a benchmark in the energy sector. She has extensive experience in the field, undeniable problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly handle complex issues.'

Key clients

2i Rete Gas S.p.A.
Acea S.p.A.
Alpiq
AMGAS
Aura Power Developments LTD
Banco BPM
BKW Group
BNP Paribas
BPER Banca
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Chint Solar
Crédit Agricole
Cubico Sustainable Investment
EF Solare
Enel S.p.A.
Energean PLC
Eni
ERG
Equitix Limited
European Investment Bank (EIB)
F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
Galileo Green Energy
Glennmont
Green Arrow Capital SGR (formerly Quadrivio Capital SGR S.p.A.)
Intesa SanPaolo Group
Italgas S.p.A.
Moncada Energy Group
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
NextEnergy Capital
RWE
Sonnedix
Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.
Tages Capital
UniCredit
Whysol Investment Group
Zouk Capital LLP

Work highlights

Assisted Snam as borrower and to its affiliates in the structuring, negotiation and execution of the €1,800,000,000.00 revolving facility agreement.
Assisted Galileo and Hope in the context of the incorporation of Lupiae Maris, a joint venture aimed at developing a floating offshore wind farm in the Adriatic Sea.
Assisted Erg in the signing as part of a competitive process of an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of seven Italian-registered companies controlled by EDP Renewables Italia Holding.

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