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US: Duke Energy finalizes Piedmont acquisition

 |  October 3, 2016

Duke Energy has completed its acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas, closing the transaction effective Monday.

Piedmont will retain its name and operate as a business unit of Duke Energy. The acquisition will add Piedmont’s 1 million natural gas customers to Duke Energy’s existing customer base of 525,000 natural gas customers and 7.4 million electric customers.

Customers will continue to do business with both Piedmont and Duke Energy in the same way they did in the past, but internally, Duke Energy will be working to integrate Piedmont’s corporate functions – such as accounting, human resources and information technology – into Duke Energy’s structure.

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Norton Rose Adds Antitrust Partners in Italy Norton Rose Adds Antitrust Partners in Italy

Norton Rose Adds Antitrust Partners in Italy

 |  January 20, 2025

Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of two seasoned professionals, Veronica Pinotti and Martino Sforza, to its antitrust and competition practice in Milan. According to a statement released by the firm on Monday, both lawyers have joined as partners, bringing a wealth of expertise in various facets of competition law.

Martino Sforza’s practice focuses on a range of areas, including consumer protection, data privacy, and regulated markets, in addition to his extensive work in antitrust matters. His broad experience makes him a valuable addition to the firm’s Milan office.

Veronica Pinotti, also joining from White & Case, specializes in advising clients on complex legal matters involving joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, cartels, and abuse of dominance. She is also highly experienced in navigating state aid issues and regulatory concerns.

Source: Bloomberg