Commended for its ‘exceptional blend of expertise, innovation, and client-centric approach’, Dentons is vastly knowledgeable of energy transition issues. Luigi Costa oversees the team and is skilled at wind projects, while Carsten Steinhauer is noted for his strength in project development and financing transactions. Mileto Mario Giuliani is proficient in regulatory energy issues, Ginevra Biadico is informed in administrative law, and Giulia Ostan often handles renewable energy. Christian Fabricatore, Riccardo Narducci, and Silvia Lazzati are other key team members.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Dentons Italy’s energy practice stands out for its exceptional blend of expertise, innovation, and client-centric approach. What makes this practice unique is its deep understanding of the energy sector, coupled with a proactive stance on emerging trends and regulatory changes. The team is composed of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience in handling complex energy projects, who understand the industry and our business.'
  • ‘What sets this legal practice apart is its deep specialisation and understanding of the energy sector, particularly in renewable energy. Their team demonstrates a high level of expertise not only in traditional legal aspects but also in the technical and regulatory complexities of the energy industry. They offer tailored solutions.'
  • ‘We had the pleasure of working with them on several projects in the renewable energy sector. The team was cohesive and well-coordinated, always quick to provide feedback, and fully focused on achieving the expected results.’
  • ‘The team is very responsive and extremely client-oriented. They understand our commercial needs and how to embed their legal services in our strategies. They are very cooperative in pre-discussing fee quotations, transparent in elaborating any out-of-scope work, and, when possible, they try to offer flexible billing arrangements to meet our diverse needs.’
  • ‘Christian Fabricatore is able to handle domestic, multi-jurisdictional and complex high-value energy projects. His responsiveness, sense of duty, and correctness are seamless, and his constant positive attitude and negotiation skills provide the boost to face the most challenging negotiations.’
  • ‘Carsten Steinhauer is a standout transactional lawyer at Dentons Italy, combining exceptional negotiation skills with profound industry sector expertise and strategic acumen. What sets Carsten apart from competitors is his ability to navigate complex transactions with precision and foresight and to develop win-win solutions where the parties' positions seem to be opposite to each other.'
  • ‘Mileto Giuliani brings a wealth of regulatory knowledge and experience to Dentons Italy’s energy practice. Mileto’s expertise in regulatory compliance and his ability to anticipate and address potential legal challenges make him a trusted advisor in our project development activity. We love his proactive approach and his dedication to staying ahead of regulatory changes. His ability to provide clear, actionable advice in a rapidly evolving sector is highly valued by us.’
  • ‘Riccardo Narducci's ability to negotiate and draft complex agreements with precision and clarity, and to explain the implications of complex clauses in simple words, is highly valued by us.'

Key clients

  • Eni
  • Saipem
  • ib vogt
  • Sonnedix
  • Pacifico Energy Partners
  • Capital Dynamics
  • Enel Green Power
  • X-Elio Energy
  • CCE
  • Tages Capital SGR
  • Nordic Solar
  • Bluefield
  • Q Energy Europe
  • Qair Group
  • Amaranto Holding
  • Marseglia Amaranto Green
  • HLS-RAM Biogas
  • Società Agricola Apollo Solare 2
  • One2zero
  • EDPR
  • Commerz Real
  • Greencells
  • Sungrow
  • Clere AG
  • MET Holding
  • IME Power
  • CMC Europe

Work highlights

  • Advised ib vogt GmbH on a competitive bidding process for the sale of a photovoltaic project called FENIX.
  • Advised Tages Capital SGR on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Bluefield Sole Ita S.r.l. (Sole Ita) by Sole Solar Limited (Sole Ltd).
  • Advised Greencells Group Holding on a multijurisdictional 9-digit financing of a photovoltaic project development business by Kommunalkredit.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luigi Costa

Other key lawyers

Carsten Steinhauer, Mileto Mario Giuliani, Ginevra Biadico, Giulia Ostan, Christian Fabricatore, Riccardo Narducci, Silvia Lazzati