Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources | Europe
Italy
Rankings overview for Departments
ADVANT Nctm 1 Years Ranked
Bird & Bird 3 Years Ranked
DWF 1 Years Ranked
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP 7 Years Ranked
L&B Partners Avvocati Associati 6 Years Ranked
LCA Studio Legale 2 Years Ranked
PedersoliGattai 2 Years Ranked
Watson Farley & Williams LLP 8 Years Ranked- Green Horse Legal Advisory
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All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 BonelliEredeEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedBonelliErede is a renowned full-service law firm covering diverse transactional and contentious matters in the energy sector, often with cross-border elements. It offers a wide-ranging practice covering complex M&A and portfolio matters. The law firm is particularly focused on renewables and utilities, with further expertise in oil and gas. Its lawyers have considerable experience in assisting financial institutions with financing for energy and infrastructure projects.

1 ChiomentiEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedChiomenti often undertakes significant energy transactions, frequently involving a comprehensive team of experts in finance, antitrust, corporate and tax. It offers significant expertise in both the renewable and conventional energy sectors, and also advises on transport and infrastructure matters. The law firm's client list comprises major Italian and international energy companies, funds and banks. Its lawyers are skilled at handling cross-border M&A.

1 Gianni & OrigoniEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedGianni & Origoni has outstanding bench strength and is well versed in the full scope of energy mandates, such as project finance, administrative issues, M&A and partnerships. The law firm offers a multidisciplinary approach through close coordination with corporate, environmental and public law experts. It possesses a well-reputed domestic outfit with experience in cross-border mandates. The law firm has recently been active in a number of renewable transactions, particularly in the areas of wind and photovoltaic plants.

1 LeganceEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedLegance has a sizeable team offering comprehensive coverage of energy and natural resources issues, with skill in handling project finance, transactional and regulatory mandates. Its impressive client roster comprises a range of international and domestic energy companies and financial institutions. The team leverages the strengths of other departments in the law firm to offer litigation and administrative support. Its lawyers are also capable of advising on multi-jurisdictional deals.
Band 2

2 AshurstEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedAshurst offers a full-service approach to energy-related financing and asset transactions. It also has expertise in M&A and project finance. The law firm is popular among well-known domestic energy companies and international investors due to the team's experience in cross-border mandates. Its lawyers have acquired notable expertise in the solar, wind, oil and gas and waste-to-energy sectors.

2 Clifford Chance Studio Legale AssociatoEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedClifford Chance is a well-established international law firm offering advice on the full spectrum of energy issues, including financing and due diligence matters. It is particularly popular among international clients looking to invest in Italy, while also counting a number of major domestic players among its client portfolio. The law firm has a broad client list that includes oil and gas and renewable companies, and global investors. Its lawyers are especially capable of handling M&A energy matters with international elements.

2 Dentons Europe Studio Legale TributarioEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDentons 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.

2 DLA Piper ItalyEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDLA Piper provides clients with a full-service approach to the energy sector, advising on transactions and regulatory issues. The law firm's extensive global network facilitates coordination in cross-border mandates. Its lawyers are also particularly active in the renewables market, advising on wind, biogas and photovoltaic mandates.
Band 3

3 ADVANT NctmEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedADVANT Nctm is well regarded for its presence across the energy market. The team of lawyers is adept at handling matters related to project development, M&A and financing. The law firm also advises on administrative issues and has particular experience in the renewable energy sector.

3 Bird & BirdEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBird & Bird is a well-regarded international law firm that has experience in a range of energy matters, including cross-border project financing and transactions. The team is notably active in the renewables space, and its lawyers often act for project developers and operators.

3 DWFEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDWF's Milan office regularly handles a diverse range of energy matters, including M&A, project financing and contentious mandates, including administrative disputes. The team of lawyers regularly advises on both domestic and cross-border cases.

3 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLPEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer engages in a wide range of energy matters including M&A, joint ventures and regulatory issues. It has substantial experience in mandates involving photovoltaic and natural gas assets. The law firm can assist clients across multiple jurisdictions due to its comprehensive international network.

3 L&B Partners Avvocati AssociatiEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedL&B Partners offers a skilled practice that handles a range of activities in the energy sector, in collaboration with its financial advisory division. The law firm advises on a wide range of energy transactions, including project financing, acquisition financing and refinancing. It also excels in M&A involving PV plants, wind farms and hydroelectric plants. Its lawyers have experience working with both local and foreign energy companies.

3 LCA Studio LegaleEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLCA Studio Legale is a notable law firm in the Italian energy sector, with experience in various mandates including M&A, infrastructure, construction, contractual issues and financings. It boasts both strong domestic and international players as part of its client roster.

3 PedersoliGattaiEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPedersoliGattai is a significant law firm in the Italian energy sphere boasting experience in transactional mandates, capital markets work, restructurings and joint ventures. It possesses additional skill in plant construction projects and has a clientele comprising domestic and international infrastructure funds and energy companies.

3 Watson Farley & Williams LLPEnergy & Natural Resources2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedWatson Farley & Williams offers a well-regarded energy practice that provides assistance with M&A, regulatory matters and financing. Renewable energy projects are a key area of expertise for the law firm, combined with knowledge of conventional energy and natural resources issues. The team's lawyers are active in transactions across Italy and Europe, and advise a wide client roster of international investors, energy companies, global banks and construction companies.