AEEC IN ROME
ITALY
PG LEGAL
PG Legal is an independent law firm with an international network providing a full range of services to Italian and multinational corporations in a wide range of sectors including insurance, reinsurance, finance, real estate, renewable energy and gas, steel industry, commodities trading, luxury goods, shipping and yachting.
PG Legal is listed in Chambers Europe from 2014 to 2017 as Leading Firm.
Offices
Rome, Milan
Staff
27
Accredited professionals
20
Partners
4
Dedicated departments in the field of energy and climate
Energy
Accredited professionals active in the field of energy
5
Other departments
Insurance, Yachting, Litigation
Clients in the field of energy and climate
PG legal has represented investment banks, private equity funds, leasing companies, utility companies interested in developing and acquiring Solar and Wind projects and plants in Italy. PG legal has developed significant expertise and in-depth knowledge of the complex contractual and financial background related to renewable energy plants.
Approach
PG Legal is specialized in the energy industry and has a unique knowledge of the renewable energy market. As a consequence of the growth and development of the Italian renewable energy market, our Energy Team has continually expanded and it now includes 1 partner and 4 senior associates advising Italian and foreign companies involved in all sectors of renewable energy. In addition, we have developed a network of consultants, technical advisors and financing institution involved in all aspects of the development and financing of renewable energy plants both locally and internationally. PG Legal has a deep knowledge of the funds and grants systems available at the Italian and European level to finance renewable energy projects.
MEMBER
INFORMATIONS
ITALY
Rome, Milan
PG Legal
Via Ombrone,14
00198 Rome
+ 39 06 884 1535
+ 39 06 884 2094
geffers@pglegal.it
http://www.pglegal.it
CONTACT PERSON
FOR AEEC MATTERS
Frank J. Geffers
VITA
Frank represents the firm’s German and English speaking corporate clients whenever legal assistance is required on issues such as corporate law, commercial law, property law and, generally, civil and administrative law.
He provides assistance in M&A operations in connection to which he advises on a wide range of matters related to the acquisition of corporate interest. Recent engagements in the M&A sector include the acquisition of Italian companies by foreign investors in different industrial sectors (chemical, natural products, system and product certification, energy and real estate).
He advises in energy law from renewable sources in all aspects of Italian law in relation to the development, construction and implementation of energy plants (CCGT and Renewable). However lately most of his engagements in the renewable sector have been related to the acquisition of Solar Power Plants. Most recently he has also been engaged by a German client investing in small size wind projects (up to 1 MW each).
In the Real Estate sector Frank has assisted funds in the purchase of commercial property and private investors in the purchase and/or development and construction of estates. Recent engagements in the Real Estate sector include the incorporation of Real Estate Investment Companies and the assistance in the purchase of real estate through real estate enforcement procedures implemented by Italian Courts.
Frank is a regular speaker at conferences and events on legal matters regarding various aspects of Italian law.
Practice areas
Corporate, M&A, Energy, Real Estate
Languages
Italian, English, German, French, Spanish