31 Oct 2025

"Ascopiave Secures Gas Distribution Activities in Northern Italy Following Antitrust Procedure"

"Ascopiave, a national operator in natural gas distribution, has acquired distribution activities in certain areas of northern Italy through a procedure initiated by Italgas following a ruling by the Italian Competition Authority. The completion of the transaction is subject to approval by relevant authorities. The legal firm Chiomenti provided multidisciplinary assistance to Ascopiave, while the company's internal legal team was led by Federica Stevanin."

Chiomenti assisted Ascopiave in the transaction, while the internal legal team of Ascopiave was led by Federica Stevanin, Director of Legal, Corporate Affairs, Compliance, and Sustainability, and Deputy General Manager. Ascopiave, a national operator in the natural gas distribution sector, acquired distribution activities in certain minimum territorial areas (ATEM) in northern Italy. The acquisition was part of the divestment procedure initiated by Italgas following a decision by the Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato). The completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities. Chiomenti's multidisciplinary team was led by partners Mario Roli and Elena Busson, supported by senior associate Giusi Nicolosi and associate Sabrina Maltoni. Corporate law matters were handled by associates Carlo Novero, Bianca Strazzabosco, and Francesco Carbonetti. Administrative law aspects were overseen by counsel Elisabetta Mentasti, assisted by associates Annabella Di Pasquo and Maria Giulia Boccieri. Employment law matters were managed by associates Francesca Salonia and Lara Paletto. Antitrust issues were handled by senior associate Antonino Cutrupi, while golden power aspects were managed by a team led by partner Giulio Napolitano, supported by associate Tommaso Mazzetti di Pietralata.
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