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Dentons

Energy & Natural Resources

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Dentons

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Dentons’ Italian Project, Energy and Infrastructure team is a leading advisor to the energy industry in Italy. With capabilities in the areas of project finance, contract law, corporate and commercial law, as well as administrative law, environmental law, property usage and zoning law, the team provides very comprehensive legal support to support domestic and international clients active in the energy and infrastructure sector.

The team advises on the negotiation and drafting of M&A documentation as well as on financing and corporate and commercial documents. Our professionals also assist in organizing, conducting and coordinating pre-acquisition due diligence. The team regularly advises many energy and infrastructure development companies, project sponsors, investment banks, commercial banks, private equity investors, infrastructure funds, and other finance providers that are currently active in the Italian market. Complex, multi-party and high value cross-border M&A, JV and financing transactions are the most visible part of the work. Alongside these headline matters, we also assist clients in relation to regulatory matters and small-to mid-size domestic acquisitions, disposals, financings and project developments, and administrative litigation proceedings in the renewable energy sector.

Industries (12)

  • Upstream and downstream oil and gas
  • Nuclear power
  • Renewables and unconventional energy
  • Conventional generation
  • Transmission and distribution
  • Retail electricity and natural gas supply
  • Pipeline and maritime transportation
  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil and gas trading
  • Energy market reform
  • Privatization of energy enterprises
  • Climate change regulations
  • Green hydrogen

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Energy & Natural Resources - Italy

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dentons houses a well-reputed team of lawyers that can advise on the full gamut of energy-related matters. It regularly assists clients with joint ventures and M&A deals, such as those relating to the development of power plants. The law firm is particularly knowledgeable in solar and wind matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the acquisition of a 49% equity interest in five companies that own a 402 MW solar photovoltaic portfolio in Italy.

Strengths

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  • Dentons' communication is always clear and solution-oriented.

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  • Dentons' strength is undoubtedly the experience of its lawyers in the renewable energy sector in Italy.

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  • The team offers maximum expertise in all administrative aspects and contract negotiation and is always available and respectful of the indicated timelines.

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  • The law firm is always available to accommodate client requests. Often, it even anticipates them, updating clients on new regulatory developments so they can make their own assessments.

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  • The team of lawyers has the right skills to deal with complex M&A processes, thanks to experience gained over at least a decade in this area.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Carsten Steinhauer
    Band 3Carsten Steinhauer

    Carsten Steinhauer

    Carsten Steinhauer has considerable experience in M&A, private equity and project development in the energy industry. He is particularly well known for his skills in cross-border mandates, especially in advising German-based clients on transactions within the Italian market, and has recently been active on a range of renewable transactions.

    • He has strong emotional intelligence that allows him to steer the counterparty exactly in the direction in which he wants to have them, and to close deals that make everyone satisfied.

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    • Carsten Steinhauer is incredibly smart, dedicated and truly committed to the work.

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    • His experience in the Italian renewable energy market is impressive, and he lets the client benefit from it by actively working on matters and leading negotiations.

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    • He sees all sides, adapts quickly and brings practical, creative solutions. When situations get complicated or there are many parties involved, he has a unique ability to align everyone and make things move forward smoothly.

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  • Band 3Mileto Mario Giuliani
    Band 3Mileto Mario Giuliani

    Mileto Mario Giuliani

    Mileto Mario Giuliani is a highly regarded lawyer in the Italian energy market. He is particularly reputed for assisting with matters involving photovoltaic projects and related renewable energy transactions. His client base includes investment companies as well as multinational utility groups.

    • He has a high level of specialist legal expertise and transferable skills in negotiation, as well as effective communication.

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    • Mileto Mario Giuliani has a top level of expertise in the regulatory field, combined with a strong understanding of the business and commercial constraints.

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    • His expertise and dedication to clients allow us to turn to him for ongoing legal support, even when the company requires advice beyond the renewable energy market.

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  • Band 4Luigi Costa
    Band 4Luigi Costa

    Luigi Costa

    Luigi Costa is well regarded for his experience across Italy's energy sector. He regularly assists with M&A, regulatory and financing matters, particularly in connection with solar power and other renewable energies. His clientele includes investment managers and energy companies.

    • Responsive and commercial, Luigi Costa always manages to understand the client's concerns and reflect them contractually.

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    • He is always ready to provide the most appropriate advice for the client's needs, as well as offering maximum availability any day of the week and at any time.

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    • Luigi Costa provides excellent service and assists us impeccably.

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    • His ability to analyse complex situations and propose practical and effective solutions is really noteworthy.

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