Clifford Chance’s team of energy specialists routinely advises clients in the renewable energy, thermoelectric, hydroelectric and hydrogen sectors on all aspects of energy projects, including M&A, construction and project development, and real estate matters, as well as project and trade finance. Energy sector specialist Umberto Penco Salvi heads the practice, which includes Giuseppe De Palma, an expert in acquisition finance related to the energy sector, and global financial markets counsels Francesca Cuzzocrea and Chiara Commis.
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Testimonials
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- 'Umberto Penco Salvi is an exceptional lawyer, with in-depth knowledge of the law, great negotiation and communication, and an analytical and logical approach.'
- 'Exceptional technical skills, strong commercial attitude, reliability, deep understanding of client needs, unparalleled efficiency and precision in delivery.'
- 'Umberto Penco Salvi is competent, pragmatic, with a strong commercial attitude and considerable negotiating skills.'
- 'Clifford Chance is the best legal advisor you can find. Their experience in the energy sector is a must, which absolutely makes a difference when dealing with difficulties.'
Key clients
- Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG)
- Edison
- Enel
- Eni
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
- Infrastructure Investments Fund
- Liquigas
- F2i
- Eiffel Investment Group
- EQT Infrastructure
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
- DIF Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Enel in relation to its agreement with Greek company Public Power Corporation for the sale of all the equity stakes held by the Enel Group in Romania.
- Advised Macquarie on the acquisition of BayWa r.e. Bioenergy GmbH from BayWa r.e. AG.
- Advised EQT in relation to the disposal, together with GEH, of GETEC to Infrastructure Investment Fund.
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Umberto Penco Salvi