13 Oct 2025

Simmons & Simmons Advises DZ Bank on Financing Wind Farm Project in Sicily

"International law firm Simmons & Simmons has advised DZ Bank on the project financing of a 30-megawatt wind farm near Licata, Sicily, developed by wpd. This marks wpd's first large-scale project in Italy. The team, led by partners Dr. Jens W. Gölz and Tommaso Tomaiuolo, highlighted the firm's cross-border expertise in renewable energy financing. Both partners expressed pride in supporting the development of renewable energy infrastructure in Europe."

International law firm Simmons & Simmons participated in the project financing transaction by advising DZ Bank, a leading German financial institution, in the development of a wind farm near Licata in Sicily, Italy. The transaction involves the financing of a wind farm currently under construction, which will have an output capacity of approximately 30 megawatts. The project is being developed by wpd, a prominent European operator and planner of onshore wind energy projects, marking their first large-scale venture in Italy. The Simmons & Simmons team was led by German partner Dr. Jens W. Gölz and Italian partner Tommaso Tomaiuolo, who are local heads of the firm’s Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Construction (ENRIC) practices.
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