Experience
Michele’s in-depth understanding of the technical, regulatory and financial dynamics of the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors enables him to provide highly specialised legal advice, distinguished by a pragmatic, commercial and results-driven approach. He is regularly involved in complex and strategically significant transactions.
Chambers and Partners Europe recognises Michele as a leading practitioner in the field of corporate finance, highlighting his technical expertise, strategic insight and effectiveness in supporting clients on sophisticated matters and transactions.
Memberships
- Milan Bar Association
Recent Cases
- Assistance to CaixaBank, La Banque Postale, DekaBank and UniCredit on a €172 million non-recourse project financing for the development and construction of a 156 MWp greenfield solar photovoltaic portfolio in Italy sponsored by Qualitas Energy.
- Assistance to ZE Energy an independent French renewable energy producer, on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Solar Challenge 4 S.r.l. from Renew-Co Engineering.
- Assistance to Photosol Italia on a €56 million project financing for the development, construction and operation of four agrivoltaic plants located in the Lazio Region, with a combined installed capacity of 43 MWp.
- Assistance to ZE Energy, BPCE Bail S.A. and Bpifrance on a €9.9 million financing for the development, construction and operation of a 9.89 MWp solar photovoltaic plant in the Veneto Region.
Testimonials
- "Michele Cicchetti is very available and supportive. " (Chambers Europe 2026)
- "Great problem solver who is fast at understanding clients' needs.He is particularly experienced in energy projects, and receives further praise for his speed, precision and attention to detail"; (Chambers Europe 2018)
- "A very good leader, very commercial, available and committed to finding a solution." (Chambers Europe 2017)
- "Michele Cicchetti of DWF Italy provides quick, effective and solution-centric advice", and add: "He is always available and extremely quick at finding the right solution”. (Chambers Europe 2016)
- "Michele Cicchetti is very available and supportive". (The Legal500 2025)
- "Professional and available, with the support of technology." (The Legal500 2025)