LAWYER PROFILE

Carsten Steinhauer

Europe 2026

Dentons Europe Studio Legale Tributario

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources

Italy

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

Dr. Carsten Steinhauer, LL.M. (Univ. of Chicago) is a partner in Dentons’ Rome and Milan offices and Europe Energy and Resources Sector Leader.

Carsten Steinhauer is a highly regarded transactional lawyer, who assists Italian and international clients in project development, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and financing transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He also has in-depth knowledge and experience with power purchase agreements (PPA), both physical and virtual. His clients include project developers, EPC and O&M contractors, manufacturing companies, banks, asset managers, private investors, and investment funds.

Carsten has specific expertise and extensive experience in the renewables sector, where he is recognized as one of the most notable lawyers in Italy.

Carsten is admitted to the Italian and German bar and has been practicing as a lawyer (avvocato) in Italy for over 20 years.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Italy

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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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.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Carsten Steinhauer is incredibly smart, dedicated and truly committed to the work.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
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.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
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.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide