LCA Studio Legale routinely represents leading global and Italian companies and investors in both transactional and contentious matters related to energy stock management, circular economy, construction and acquisitions of renewable energy plants, and energy efficiency matters. The team is led by litigation and renewable energy specialist Dario Covucci and Leah Dunlop, noted for her expertise in complex energy-related cross-border transactions. Leonardo De Vecchi focuses on environmental and planning law, while Benedetta Mussini specialises in the permitting and authorisation of energy infrastructure projects.
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'The team was prepared, punctual and efficient. Always ready and updated, in line with the advancement of laws and technology. Excellent relationships with companies, very collaborative.'
‘As a company, we really appreciated the availability, preparation, and openness to dialogue. Not only were they comprehensive, but they provided us with tools for a better understanding of the practice.’
'LCA energy team is composed of very prepared lawyers who have a very good and updated knowledge of the energy market and its regulations.'
'The team has expertise in environmental law and always tries to link energy issues with ESG impact - sustainability is put at the core of the solutions proposed.'
'Dario Covucci is a very talented partner and lawyer who has assisted the company in very complicated energy contracts and bid procedures, involving regulatory and cross-border issues.'
'Dario Covucci is always proactive, available, updated on market and on regulatory developments. He keeps the client informed in advance, and provides brilliant solutions.'
Key clients
- Ab Solarpower S.r.l.
- Acea S.p.A.
- APT S.r.l.
- Cebat S.p.A.
- Eni Plenitude S.p.A. Società Benefit (owned by Eni S.p.A.)
- Lendlease S.r.l.
- Marcegaglia Ravenna S.p.A.
- Nexta Capital Partners S.r.l.
- Renaio Hydro Italia s.r.l.
- Siram S.p.A.
- SUN NRG S.r.l.
- Terra Verde Energy S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Advised Marcegaglia Ravenna on a €70m-plus decarbonisation project aimed at reducing emissions by installing units to capture carbon from flue gas emitted from an existing energy cogeneration plant.
- Advised the €60m Renovit platform (launched by Snam and CDP Equity) on its mission to promote energy efficiency in order to foster sustainable development and energy transition across Italy.
- Represented SUN NRG, a manager of photovoltaic plants, in litigation to challenge a unilateral reduction to feed-in tariffs by GSE (Gestore dei Servizi Energetici).
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dario Covucci, Leah Dunlop