Commended for its ‘great experience and know-how’, Bird & Bird is overseen by Pierpaolo Mastromarini. Mastromarini is knowledgeable of project finance transactions, Simone Caddedu and Jacopo Nardelli enjoy a strong track record before the administrative courts, while Andrea Semmola is often engaged in renewable energy matters. Gaetano Salvioli is another key team member.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are able to provide full-package assistance across all areas of the energy market. The energy team is a cross-practice group with comprehensive experience in M&A, financing, and administrative matters. They are well-structured and able to manage complex transactions within short timeframes.’
  • ‘Their availability to structure the scope of work and fees according to client needs, along with their willingness to explore further areas of work and support clients by promoting seminars or networking sessions is commendable.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge and flexibility. The partners and associates are always available and keen to support.’
  • ‘They have great experience and know-how, with an educated and friendly approach. They are well-balanced in negotiations.’

Key clients

  • Ardian Group
  • Arpinge
  • ASM Terni
  • BW ESS
  • Campo Eolico Ariano
  • Emeren Limited
  • EOS Investment Management
  • ERG
  • Foresight Group
  • Green Yellow Italy
  • Iberdrola Renewables
  • Ib Vogt
  • Macchia Group
  • Monte Raitiello
  • MSE Solar
  • Penso Power
  • Recurrent Energy
  • Renera Energy Italy
  • Rei Lancia
  • Sicilia Cultura Sostenibile
  • Sigma Bel Energy
  • Solar Investment Group
  • Solaris Renewables
  • SNAM
  • Sunwin Energy
  • Terna

Work highlights

  • Advised Natixis and Société Générale on the €52 million project financing of a wind power plant in the Campania region having a capacity of 34.65MW.
  • Advised Sigma Bel Energy on a bond issue for a project bond for a value of up to €38 million.
  • Advised Banco BPM on the project financing of €12.2 million to I.V.P.C. Power 10 S.r.l., to be used for the construction costs of a wind power plant located in the municipalities of Aquilonia and Bisaccia (AV).

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Simone Cadeddu
Bird & Bird

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pierpaolo Mastromarini

Other key lawyers

Simone Cadeddu, Jacopo Nardelli, Andrea Semmola, Gaetano Salvioli