Industry focus: Energy

DLA Piper

Client Satisfaction

DLA Piper‘s broad expertise encompasses energy financing, litigation, as well as M&A. Vincenzo La Malfa heads the practice and is skilled at energy efficiency and sustainability matters, while Giulio Maroncelli and Francesco Novelli are versed in corporate energy matters. Germana Cassar is well-regarded in the electricity sector and Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli is knowledgeable of regulatory energy mandates. Giampiero Priori is another key team member.

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Testimonials

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‘They are an exceptional team with lawyers who are always available and prepared in every aspect.'
‘The team is very well coordinated, working very professionally and providing high-quality deliveries.'
'They are always committed to keeping the deadlines requested by the client.’
Giulio Maroncelli is an incredible partner who is extremely professional.'
‘Giovanni Ragnoni has exceptional communication skills, exceptional knowledge of the renewable energy sector and its regulations, and exceptional quality as a lawyer in all fields related to project finance.'
'Giovanni Ragnoni is knowledgeable of the complex process of project financing. When needed, he involves other colleagues from DLA, across departments and countries, integrating them quickly and effectively.'
‘Francesco Chericoni is always available and flexible in adapting to client requests. He is a hard worker, ready to act when necessary, and demonstrates excellent quality as a lawyer in all fields related to project financing. He also has excellent knowledge of the renewable energy sector and its regulations.’
‘Giovanni Ragnoni and Francesco Chericoni are stand out.'

Key clients

EDP Renewables Italia Holding S.r.l.
Nuveen
A2A
Ferrovie Nord Milano S.p.A.
Equitix European Infrastructure I GP S.a.r.l.
BNP Paribas
Aquila Capital AG
Associazione Italia Solare
Susi Partners AG
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
Coöperative Rabobank UA
Rivage Investments
ABN Amro
Apex Financial Services Spain
Commerzbank
Gruppo Energred
BPER Banca S.p.A.
Banco BPM
Belenergia S.p.A.
Sienna Investments Managers
Altea Green Power
Tages Capital
Engie Servizi S.p.A.
Ulysses Energy S.r.l.
GLP Clean Energy

Work highlights

Advised the EDP Group on the acquisition of the entire share capital of six companies owning seven operating wind farms located in Italy owned by the EDP Group.
Advised a syndicate of financial institutions on the financing of the construction of seven photovoltaic plants located in Italy and Spain.
Advised Natixis and Banca Nazionale del Lavoro on the green loan project financing of a greenfield wind farm.

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