DLA Piper
Client SatisfactionDLA Piper maintains an excellent reputation in the market for regularly advising on a variety of energy matters, spanning M&A and project finance, regulatory, litigation, tax and criminal law. Practice head Vincenzo La Malfa is noted for his expertise in securitisation transactions of energy efficiency projects, where he represents investment funds, banks and financial intermediaries in both advisory matters and litigation proceedings, while infrastructure expert Francesco Novelli is known for advising on the oil and gas, wind and hydro sectors. With specialism in administrative law matters related to renewable energy regulation, Germana Cassar is also highly recommended, together with Giulio Maroncelli, whose broad practice spans M&A, PPAs, revamping, and gas transportation agreements, areas in which Fabio Lenzini is also well versed.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is very competent, shows great commitment and high availability.'
- 'Francesco Novelli and Giulio Maroncelli are extremely competent and reliable.'
- 'Amicable team, well-connected, extensive track record and high-profile lawyers in the energy sector.'
- 'Fabio Lenzini and Alessia Marconi are outstanding senior associates, without which the support of the law firm would not be the same.'
- 'Legal competence, high professionality and quick assistance.'
- 'The team disposes of a large network and is very well-connected in the energy sector. Cross-border offices help during complex transactions.'
Key clients
- EDP Renewables Italia Holding S.r.l.
- Limes Renewable Energy S.r.l.
- Project X S.r.l.
- Enerproject S.r.l.
- Equitix European Infrastructure I GP S.a.r.l.
- BNP Paribas
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Associazione Italia Solare
- Sistemi Solari S.r.l.
- Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
- SUSI Partners
- ING N.V.
- Unicredit S.p.A.
- Societe Generale
- Aeroporti di Roma
- OPR Sun 0 S.r.l.
- BPER Banca S.p.A.
- Banco BPM
- BCC Banca Iccrea
- Feralpi Power On S.r.l.
- OX2 AB
- Ortus Power Resources Italy S.r.l.
- Engie Servizi S.p.A.
- Ulysses Energy S.r.l.
- Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust plc
- Energred S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Assisted EDP Renewables in the sale of 100% of the corporate capital of (i) TACA Wind; (ii) Lucus Power; (iii) WinCap; (iv) Conza Energia; (v) Breva Wind; (vi) SPV Parco Eolico Aria del Vento, and 75% of the corporate capital of San Mauro to ERG Power Generation.
- Assisted Swiss asset manager Susi Partners and its Luxembourg-based Susi Energy Efficiency and Transition Credit Fund SCSp-RAIF in launching a new securitisation facility in Italy.
- Assisted Societè Generale, UniCredit and ING in the refinancing of the existing indebtedness of the SPV (owing photovoltaic plants) acquired or to be acquired by the borrower.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Fabio Lenzini
DLA PiperLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Giulio Maroncelli
DLA PiperPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vincenzo La Malfa