Italy - Energy 2020

Most Highly Regarded

• Fiorella F Alvino – Nunziante Magrone, Milan
• Rino Caiazzo – Caiazzo Donnini Pappalardo & Associati, Rome

DLA Piper receives three listings in this chapter.
Germana Cassar is “a top lawyer” renowned for her work advising clients on litigation, arbitration and investigation proceedings across the energy sector.
Francesco Novelli is commended by peers who “always appreciate his work in the space”, notably when it comes to project finance in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Giovanni Ragnoni Bosco Lucarelli is well versed in advising banks and sponsors on project finance matters in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

Gianni Origoni Grippo Cappelli & Partners receives three listings here.
Ottaviano Sanseverino is looked upon with enormous favour by sources for his considerable experience advising energy-sector clients on project development and financing.
Francesco Puntillo is highly sought after for his experience and expertise advising clients on projects in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors.
Giuseppe Velluto wins acclaim for his energy and infrastructure practice, spanning public and administrative proceedings relating to the development of energy and gas projects.

At Legance Avvocati Associati, three lawyers are highlighted for their work in the sector.
Monica Colombera is a keystone of the Italian energy market, renowned for her work advising lenders and sponsors in financing and structuring projects.
Cristina Martorana “deserves to be on the list” say sources, who admire her deep knowledge of administrative and environmental law as applied to the energy and infrastructure sector.
Filippo Ruffato is well regarded for his excellent work advising lenders and sponsors on the structuring and financing of infrastructure and energy projects.

Nunziante Magrone’s Fiorella Alvino ranks highly among peers thanks to her tremendous understanding of private equity, capital markets and M&A transactions across the energy sector.

Rino Caiazzo at Caiazzo Donnini Pappalardo & Associati impresses market sources with the first-rate counsel he delivers to multinational companies on energy law and related disputes.

Carloandrea Meacci with Ashurst is singled out by respondents as one of Italy’s leading energy specialists. He advises clients on the financing of both domestic and international projects.

BonelliErede’s Catia Tomasetti secures extensive recommendations for her expertise in project finance matters in the energy, waste and infrastructure sectors.

Pierpaolo Mastromarini of Studio Legale Bird & Bird is a sterling energy practitioner with an acclaimed practice, which spans financing and project development matters.

Umberto Penco Salvi with Clifford Chance Studio Legale Associato heads the Italian energy and infrastructure practice, and receives considerable endorsements for his handling of tender offers, project contracts and construction matters.