Reputed in the infrastructure, power, and renewable sectors, Watson Farley & Williams is headed by Eugenio Tranchino. Tranchino is skilled at energy transactions, Tiziana Manetti is knowledgeable of utilities projects, and Matteo Trabacchin is versed in project financing. Arianna Neri is experienced in contentious energy issues, while Mario D’Ovidio and Luca Sfrecola are other key team members.

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  • ‘They have cohesion, speed, and deep expertise in the industry. They provide swift responses to our needs while maintaining the highest level of quality.’
  • ‘They are always readily available and fast in providing knowledgeable solutions.’

Key clients

  • Ikav
  • Sonnedix
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Eni Group
  • Snam
  • Photosol Dévelopement
  • Encavis
  • Ilios Hydrogen
  • Infranity
  • Terna
  • Green Arrow Capital
  • Cero Generation
  • Altamin Limited
  • GreenGo
  • Hive
  • SunLeonard
  • Iberdrola
  • New Developments

Work highlights

  • Advised a syndicate of ten banks on a milestone multi-currency €1.3bn green financing for the construction and development of renewable energy projects across Europe.
  • Advised Green Arrow Capital and New Developments S.r.l. in partnering with SolarDuck for a 540 MW offshore floating wind-solar hybrid project.
  • Advised Belenergia on an €190m equity investment to develop its existing pipeline of renewable projects.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eugenio Tranchino

Other key lawyers

Tiziana Manetti, Matteo Trabacchin, Arianna Neri, Mario D’Ovidio, Luca Sfrecola