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Our highly specialised Energy & Infrastructure team works across the energy lifecycle on some of the world’s largest and “first of a kind” transactions and projects. Our professionals regularly provide highly-qualified legal advice to both domestic and international clients in connection with their acquisitions and throughout all the stages of their energy and infrastructure projects, as well as an in-depth knowledge of public law and regulatory.

Our sector expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of the complexities and implications of global trends the sector is facing and staying close to the origination is one of our distinguishing features.

Agility and exponential innovation are key for this sector and the need to rethink strategy, optimise efficiencies across the value chain and strengthen balance sheets is gathering pace as complex regulatory environments, geopolitical risk, disputes and market disruption increase. The market is also under the spotlight of the financial authorities, with the introduction of new and restrictive regulations, which previously did not apply to the energy and infrastructure market.

The team advises infrastructure funds, utilities, oil majors, traders, financial institutions, developers and contractors in the renewables, energy technologies, power, natural gas, LNG, oil and petrochemical industries across the challenges of the energy transition era.


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Energy & Natural Resources - Italy

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills engages in a wide range of energy matters including M&A, joint ventures and regulatory issues. It has substantial experience in mandates involving photovoltaic, wind and natural gas assets. The firm can assist clients across multiple jurisdictions due to its comprehensive international network.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Pacifico Energy Partners on its joint venture with Eiffel Investment Group to develop a portfolio of photovoltaic projects in Italy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francesca Morra
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Francesca Morra
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
2
Band 2

Francesca Morra is an esteemed lawyer who is highly regarded for her negotiation skills in high-profile M&A, as well as for her expertise in energy matters and contract negotiations. She is notably active in a range of mandates across the renewables space.

"Francesca Morra meticulously crafts bespoke contracts, each tailored to my unique needs."

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Energy & Natural Resources

Francesca Morra
2
Francesca Morra
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
2
Band 2

Members

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Dimitrie Vlaiduc

Francesca Morra

Francesca Morra

Head of Department

Giacomo Gavotti