FTI Consulting hires 15-year energy veteran to lead new Italian advisory arm
FCN•FTI Consulting has launched an energy advisory offering in Italy with the appointment of Riccardo Siliprandi as Senior Managing Director for Economic Consulting. Siliprandi will lead due diligence, M&A, damage valuations and arbitration advisory across the energy infrastructure lifecycle, marking FTI’s expansion beyond corporate finance in Italy’s energy sector.
1. Italian Energy Advisory Launch
FTI Consulting has launched its new energy advisory offering in Italy, appointing Riccardo Siliprandi as Senior Managing Director for Economic Consulting. The practice will deliver both contentious and non-contentious support across the energy infrastructure lifecycle, including M&A due diligence, portfolio assessments and expert witness advisory.
2. Leadership Role and Expertise
Siliprandi brings over 15 years of experience in energy consulting, industry and academia, having advised energy companies, investment funds and utilities on decarbonisation strategies, market analysis, transaction advisory and dispute resolution. Based in Milan, he will lead the team in delivering integrated advisory services from market entry to regulatory and arbitration support.
3. Strategic Expansion Beyond Corporate Finance
This hire marks FTI’s expansion beyond its corporate finance capabilities in Italy’s energy sector, addressing growing demand for decarbonisation and energy security advisory. FTI expects the new practice to leverage cross-border expertise to support clients in navigating fast-evolving market dynamics and complex infrastructure projects.
