Watson Farley Williams is a British firm with an international network that includes offices in 13 jurisdictions. The Italian branch of the firm is based in Rome and Milan, where it employs an expert team of lawyers and partners.   

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a strong focus on shipping, shipping finance, energy and infrastructure. Its banking and finance and M&A practices follow this.  

Banking-wise, the firm is experienced in cross-border financing and syndicated loans, working with large financial institutions. Project finance deals are focused on energy and infrastructure, where the firm stands out for its renewables advice.    

M&A deals for the firm are centered in the energy sector and include advice in strategic and private equity transactions.   

The restructuring and insolvency practice assists clients in debt and corporate restructuring, serving debtors, creditors, lenders and distressed debtors.   

Key clients  

The firm advised Tayan Energy Investment, Fergas Solar, Castaldi Lighting, Nike Group, Predica Energies Durables, Principia, BEE Development, Smart Energies Transition, NAIAD 2012, Belex Holding and Vidiemme. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Project development 

“They have an overall vision and an exceptional understanding of the industry which enable them to handle every aspect of complex matters in the best way possible. They provide a full suite of legal services within the energy sectors. They have teams specialised in every energy sub-sector. They are extremely precise and with on-time delivery.”