Industry focus: Energy

Dentons

Client Satisfaction

Noted for its expertise in the oil and gas industry, Dentons’ energy team offers full-scope assistance to clients on a wide range of energy and infrastructure projects, including structuring and development, project finance and project bonds, M&A, revamping and repowering. The team includes the dual qualified (in Italy and Germany) Carsten Steinhauer, who notably advises project developers, manufacturers, insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as corporate banks and private investors on acquisitions, sales, and development and construction projects, and Luigi Costa, who is consistently entrusted by clients for his prowess in solar PV plants, wind farms, biogas, biomass, biomethane and hydroelectric plants. Mileto Mario Giuliani regularly appears before regional administrative courts for litigation in the energy sector.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Dentons has probably one of the largest project and energy practices of any international law firm in Italy. This allows the team to avail of an unrivalled breadth, combining experts in all areas of law that are relevant to our business.'
'Luigi Costa is a formidable partner, always thinking in a critical way and delivering 360 degrees support to the client.'
'Carsten Steinhauer is an outstanding professional. He now also co-heads Dentons' European Energy Sector Group, a testimony to his recognised expertise and leadership qualities.'
'In particular, Luigi Costa is a very capable professional, always available and with great knowledge of the energy sector. The team has a very broad network and therefore is able to give advice also based on market situations.'
'Dentons' energy practice is really well positioned in the Italian market, and thanks to its excellent professionals is able to accompany clients in all the complexity of this sector. Specifically, we were really impressed with the exceptional knowledge of all the regulatory issues of the renewable sector and the capability to keep us up to date of any possible development.'
'The regulatory partner Mileto Giuliani is really the right person to contact in case of possible issues related to project development. He has excellent technical and soft skills, and a very good reputation also among peers.'
'The team provides outstanding legal services, demonstrates exceptional expertise, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding the case.'
'The level of professionalism and clear communication exhibited by Luigi Costa was exemplary. What truly set Costa apart was the strategic approach and creative problem-solving demonstrated.'

Key clients

Eni
Saipem
Enel
ib vogt
Sonnedix
Lightsource BP
Pacifico Energy Partners
Capital Dynamics
Enel Green Power
Axiom Group (Undo Energie)
SENEC
Enernovum
Tages Capital SGR
Greencells
Nordic Solar A/S
Bluefield
Qair
Q Energy Europe
VSB Group
CIC Group
X-Elio
Amaranto Holding
Ameresco
Marseglia Amaranto Green
HLS-RAM Biogas
Società Agricola Apollo Solare 2
Clean Capital Energy
One2zero (Salzburg AG)
EDPR
Montalto di Castro S.p.A.

Work highlights

Advised Saipem on the corporate reorganisation for the sale of the company's entire onshore drilling division to KCA Deutag.
Assisted Enel on the sale of a controlling stake in Enel Russia.
Advised Eni Sustainable Mobility on a strategic partnership with PBF Energy in the biorefining and production of HVO diesel, through the creation of a 50/50 joint venture.