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Eugenio is Head of the Italian Offices and a Partner in the Corporate Group. Eugenio specialises in corporate law, including joint ventures, M&A and private equity, as well as acquisition and restructuring. He has a particular focus on the energy sector, both renewable and conventional, as well as infrastructure where he regularly advises major corporations, private equity funds and lenders on high-profile Italian and cross-border projects. He is admitted to both the Italian and French Bars and the Special Register of the Italian Supreme Court of the State – ‘Albo Speciale degli Avvocati Cassazionisti’. Eugenio is recommended for his expertise by legal directories Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR 1000 and Who’s Who Legal. In 2024, he was recognised by Legalcommunity as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ at the Energy Awards for being “one of the most experienced professionals in the field within Italy [….] for his depth and breadth of knowledge across the sector including renewables, oil and gas and energy efficiency”. He was also told that “key market players appreciated his strategic vision and innovative approach”. In addition, Legalcommunity ranked Eugenio as ‘Elite’ in the M&A and Energy Efficiency category, as ‘Excellent’ in the Oil and Gas category and as a ‘Market Leader’ in the Renewable and Energy and Infrastructure category. Legal 500 also recognised him as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the energy sector in 2024, with clients describing him as “a brilliant lawyer with a significant knowledge of the energy sector. He is also highly skilled when it comes to client engagement. A trustworthy advisor, his exquisite personality matches his extensive knowledge and understanding of the energy sector”. Eugenio was recognised by MF – Milano Finanza as an ‘Elite Lawyer’ in the Energy and Infrastructure category and named a ‘Best Lawyer’ in the Transport category. Best Lawyers also recognised him for his expertise in the energy sector. In addition to Italian, Eugenio speaks English, French and Spanish.