With strong expertise in renewable energies and PPAs, gas distribution and energy storage, Bird & Bird’s cross-practice team routinely assists in M&A, project financing, project development and regulatory issues, and also has a track record in administrative litigation before the Italian Administrative Courts. Project finance expert Pierpaolo Mastromarini is noted for advising on complex hydrogen projects and offshore wind farms in Italy, while regulatory, antitrust and public procurement specialist Simone Cadeddu represents leading international companies in infrastructure and concessions, as well as renewables and oil and gas installations. Andrea Semmola notably focuses on the renewable energy sector.
Testimonials
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- 'Experienced, qualified, up to date on what is happening in the market, and down to earth.'
- 'The team is able to support the client in the most effective way to reach your target, no matter if you are a private entrepreneur or a financial institution, they are able to define the best path for you and support you through it.'
- 'Pierpaolo Mastromarini is a qualified and friendly partner, effective and quick in his answers and support, he is able to coordinate his team ensuring that the client is always covered by a legal support. He is also very proactive.'
- 'Excellent empathy with the overall team, always available and ready to work on different aspects.'
- 'Bird & Bird's energy team is highly experienced in the Italian energy and infrastructure market. They are able to provide assistance on the full range of legal matters, have a very professional approach, and demonstrate a real commitment to the client.'
- 'Pierpaolo Mastromarini’s strong personality and great experience in the energy field make him a very reliable professional, with outstanding skills and availability for any kind of issue.'
- 'A well-structured team that puts together all the necessary competences to assist a client in this sector. Their experience in project financing is very helpful in the development process of renewable projects.'
Key clients
- Aliseo
- Arpinge
- ASM Terni
- Campo Eolico Ariano
- Emeren Limited
- EOS Investment Management
- ERG
- Iberdrola Renewables
- Macchia Group
- Rei Lancia
- Solaris Renewables
- Sunwin Energy
- Terna
Work highlights
- Assisted Campo Eolico Ariano - CEA in the project financing for the wind power plant to be built in the Campania region by the client, a company belonging to the Austrian group W.E.B.
- Assisted Arpinge Group in implementing a corporate reorganisation with the purpose of simplifying the administrative, tax and financial organisation model.
- Assisted Terna in the preparation of the tender procedure to be launched by it and Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz for the selection of the private contractor to develop a subsea cable line between Tunisia and Italy.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pierpaolo Mastromarini