FTI Consulting Adds Energy Advisory Offering in Italy With Hire of Riccardo Siliprandi

FTI Consulting has announced the launch of its energy advisory practice in Italy, appointing Riccardo Siliprandi as a Senior Managing Director within its Economic Consulting segment. Based in Milan, Siliprandi will lead the new offering, which extends the firm's existing Italian capabilities in transactions and transformation into specialized energy sector services. This strategic expansion aims to address growing demand for expertise in decarbonization, energy security, and market modernization across the European consulting landscape.

Dr. Riccardo Siliprandi joins FTI Consulting to spearhead the firm’s energy practice in Italy, providing a suite of contentious and non-contentious services throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. His remit includes overseeing transaction due diligence, merger and acquisition (M&A) support, and portfolio assessments, as well as providing expert witness advisory and damage valuations for arbitrations. This move marks a significant milestone for FTI Consulting’s Milan-based operations, as it broadens the firm’s advisory scope beyond its established corporate finance and transformation functions to meet evolving client needs in the energy sector.

With over 15 years of experience spanning consulting, industry, and academia, Dr. Siliprandi previously served as a Senior Principal at AFRY Management Consulting. His background includes advising international investment funds, utilities, and public institutions on complex matters such as market entry, electricity pricing, and high-impact regulatory studies. He has also acted as an expert witness in numerous international and domestic Italian legal disputes, bringing specialized knowledge in energy transition and decarbonization strategies to FTI’s Economic Consulting segment.

The expansion comes at a critical juncture for the energy industry, driven by global shifts toward modernization and changing security requirements. Jason Mann, leader of FTI’s Regulated Industries and Energy Markets group, noted that Siliprandi’s appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering integrated, cross-border expertise for energy companies and investors navigating a fast-evolving market. FTI Consulting, which reported $3.8 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025 and employs over 8,100 people globally, intends for this new Italian offering to help clients manage the strategic and financial implications of the decade's upcoming energy transition.