Energy & Natural Resources | Europe

BonelliErede 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 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.

Gianni & 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 PPPs. The 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, including corporate reorganisations involving multiple jurisdictions. The firm has recently been active in a number of renewable transactions, particularly in the areas of wind and photovoltaic plants.

Legance - Avvocati Associati 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.

Chiomenti 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 firm's client list comprises major Italian and international energy companies, funds and banks. Its lawyers are skilled at handling cross-border M&A.

Clifford Chance is a well-established international 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 or renewable companies and global investors. Its lawyers are especially capable of handling M&A energy matters with international elements.

DLA Piper provides clients with a full-service approach to the energy sector, advising on transactions, regulatory issues and M&A. It offers a wide-ranging practice that is able to provide clients with financial, employment and antitrust assistance. The law firm's extensive global network facilitates coordination on cross-border mandates. Its lawyers are also particularly active in the renewables market, advising on wind, biogas and photovoltaic mandates.

Bird & Bird is a well-regarded international 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.

Dentons houses a well-reputed team of lawyers which 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.

Green Horse Legal Advisory enters the rankings this year as a recently formed boutique law firm that focuses on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. The law firm advises on the full spectrum of energy matters, ranging from M&A to project financings, and is regularly active on a range of domestic and cross-border energy mandates.

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.

L&B Partners offers a skilled practice which 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.

Parola Associati R.L. Società Tra Avvocati is a highly regarded boutique law firm specialising in energy. The team has experience in transactional mandates, in addition to contracts, joint ventures and negotiations. Its lawyers advise on mandates relating to a variety of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and biomethane.

Watson Farley & Williams offers a well-regarded energy practice which provides assistance with M&A, regulatory matters and financing. Renewable energy projects are a key area of expertise for the 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.