With deep experience advising energy companies, private equity funds, and developers on investments, acquisitions, and sales of assets and businesses in the infrastructure and renewable and alternative energy markets, the corporate energy department at King & Spalding LLP has cemented itself as a key player in the US renewables market. The group has an extensive offering which covers development projects, tax equity finance, and joint ventures, as well as M&A, tax credits, and commercial agreements. With a breadth of expertise, the team has a growing client roster comprised of notable names from the financial services and energy sectors. Leading the practice in New York is Jonathan Melmed who concentrates on M&A and private equity transactions, while in Houston, Stuart Zisman and Scott Greer co-head the department and specialise in energy projects and construction, respectively. On the project finance front, New York’s Brandon Dalling and Denver’s Tristan Pelham Webb are the main contacts in the group. The department also benefits from the regulatory knowledge of James Bowe, based in Washington DC, who advises on energy pipelines and storage facilities, alongside renewable fuels and carbon capture. Another notable name in the team is New York-based Adam Hankiss who focuses on M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions relating to energy transition.

Recognized in the renewables and alternative energy market for its expertise in M&A, secured lending, and project development, Latham & Watkins LLP‘s energy and infrastructure group is a popular choice for clients from the alternative power generation, energy storage, and electric power technologies sectors. The practice’s offering extends beyond transactions and development to include advice on tax matters, litigation, and environmental compliance on both a domestic and international level. With its deep industry knowledge, the department has amassed new and impressive clients to its roster, as well as new practitioners; project development expert Daniel Sinaiko joined the team from A&O Shearman in April 2024 and was followed by tax specialist Scott Cockerham in September. Co-heading the group are Houston-based Trina Chandler and Washington DC’s Ethan Schultz. Chandler stands out for her aptitude handling complex M&A and private equity transactions, while Schultz is noted for his prowess leading on acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, and financings. Other key practitioners in the team include Kelly Cataldo and Eli Katz, both of whom are based in New York; Cataldo concentrates on energy transition and Katz focuses on energy tax incentives. On the take-private front in New York, David Allinson is the key contact and Matthew Henegar is the go-to for intercompany asset sharing. Los Angeles’ Jeffrey Greenberg is also an asset to the team due to his experience advising on energy projects.

Specializing in cross-border project finance and development, the global project, energy, and infrastructure finance group at Milbank has cemented itself as go-to for debt and equity investors, private sponsors, and government lenders. The department has a robust offering which, alongside project finance and development, covers energy restructuring, M&A, and joint ventures, as well as investments, dispositions, and greenfield development. With experience advising on a wide variety of energy assets, the team has an impressive client roster comprised of notable names from the financial services, energy, and infrastructure sectors including the likes of Deutsche Bank AG. Co-heading the practice in New York are Daniel Bartfeld and Daniel Michalchuk, both of whom share extensive experience leading on international project financings. Also in New York, Bill Bice and Jeffrey Leider stand out for their aptitude in the development, financing, and acquisition of power generation and transmission projects, while Los Angeles’ Henry Scott is noted for his prowess in handling transactions involving tax credits. Other key practitioners in the group include Michael Duff , Kristine Wang, and Timothy Wendling, all of whom are based in Los Angeles, as well as Sean O’Neill, Micaela McLean, and Rhys Howard, all of whom are based in New York.

The energy and project development team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is recognized as a major player in the US renewable and alternative energy market due to its wide ranging expertise in the sector; the group has extensive experience advising on project development and financing, M&A, and joint ventures, as well as tax equity financing, structuring, and procuring renewable energy credits. With a robust offering and capabilities to handle high-value matters, the practice has amassed an impressive client base comprised of notable names from the financial services, energy, and equipment and manufacturing sectors including the likes of BP and GE Vernova. Heading up the department in Chicago is wind, solar, and energy storage specialist Elizabeth Hanigan who stands out for her aptitude assisting developers and investors on the acquisitions, sales, financings, and development of renewable energy generation projects. On the advisory front, Hanigan offers consultancy services related to sustainability initiatives, investments into clean technologies, and power purchase agreement negotiations. The team also benefits from the prowess of New York’s James Tynion who concentrates on greenfield development, term and tax equity project financing, and construction. Other key practitioners in the group include New York-based Laura Neumeister Wright and Michael Espinoza, and Boston’s Richard Filosa and Michael Müller.

With strengths in debt financing, clean energy infrastructure projects, and tax credit transactions, Norton Rose Fulbright‘s projects department is highly sought after by borrowers, lenders, and renewable energy businesses seeking advisory and transactional support. The group has deep expertise advising on wind and nuclear power projects as well as battery storage facilities, both domestically and internationally, for a range of impressive clients such as NextEra and the U.S. Department of Energy. Keith Martin co-heads the practice in Washington DC and specialises in tax and project finance matters, while in New York, Ben Koenigsberg heads up the team and stands out for his aptitude handling acquisitions and sales, project development, and hedge transactions, alongside privatizations, debt restructurings, and structured equity investments. Hilary Lefko, based in Washington DC, is noted for her extensive experience leading on tax equity financings, tax credit sales, and M&A deals, and New York-based Christy Rivera is recognized for her ability to negotiate hedging arrangements, workouts, and portfolio debt financings. Other key practitioners in the department include New York’s Todd Alexander and Los Angeles-based James Berger, both of whom focus on project finance, and Sameer A. Ghaznavi, who is based in Chicago and concentrates on high-value acquisitions.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP‘s energy and infrastructure practice has a robust offering that covers the full gamut of client needs including transactions, disputes, and advisory matters. The group has extensive experience assisting with M&A transactions, joint ventures, and procurement, as well as regulatory and environmental matters, litigation, and carbon-free energy arrangements, to name a few areas of expertise. Alongside its broad competencies, the team’s cross-border capabilities have accumulated an impressive client roster consisting of household names from the technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Co-leading the department in Houston are M&A and joint venture specialist Blake Winburne and development and financing expert Dahl Thompson. Kyle Drefke heads up the office in Washington DC and is sought after for his aptitude handling power purchase agreements, while in San Francisco, Louise Gibbons is the main contact and stands out for her prowess leading on financing and M&A relating to energy transition projects. Kristin Seeger, who is also based in San Francisco, stands out for her involvement in a wide array of transactions ranging from portfolio transactions to joint ventures. Other key practitioners in the team include Seattle’s Teresa Hill, Houston’s Brad Gathright, and San Francisco’s Rohit Sachdev. The department also benefits from the prowess of San Francisco’s Mark Weitzel and Eric Stephens who handle the sale of projects and companies, as well as procurement.

Vinson & Elkins LLP has cemeted its position as a leader in the renewable and alternative energy space representing notable domestic and multinational businesses on the full gamut of transactional and advisory matters. The corporate group has deep experience assisting with high-value, high-profile, and cross-border project development, project financing, and acquisitions, as well as project sales and tax credit transfers. With such a robust offering, the department has a strong client roster which is comprised of impressive companies from the financial services, energy, and healthcare industry sectors. Corporate specialist Kaam Sahely co-leads the practice in Houston and stands out for his aptitude advising investors and developers on energy investments and infrastructure development. Alongside Sahely, Houston’s M&A and private equity expert Matthew Strock heads up the team and concentrates on assisting private equity firms with investments, acquisitions, financings, and divestitures. In Los Angeles, Jorge Medina – who joined from A&O Shearman in January 2024 – is the main contact for all tax-related matters such as tax equity deals, debt transactions, and partnership flips alongside Lauren Collins. Another key practitioner in the group is Houston-based Mark Holmes who joined from White & Case LLP in April 2024 and focuses on project and leveraged finance transactions. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Denver’s Michael Joyce who specializes in financing and renewable tax.

Recognized in the market for its expertise representing lenders on various renewable and alternative energy matters, with a particular focus on wind and energy storage, Winston & Strawn LLP‘s energy and infrastructure group continues to attract new and impressive clients from the financial services, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The practice’s robust offering covers a wide range of transactional, environmental, and regulatory matters including financing, acquisitions, and dispositions, as well as project development, restructuring, and permitting, among others, on both a domestic and international level. Co-heading the department between New York and Houston are Mike Pikiel and Mike Blankenship respectively, and they are supported by Los Angeles’ project finance specialist Laurae Rossi who stands out for her experience handling financing, tax equity partnerships, and tax credit transfer purchase transactions. In New York, Jonathan Birenbaum is the go-to for energy and infrastructure businesses and financial institutions seeking assistance with acquisitions, dispositions, and financing. On the debt financing front, Los Angeles-based Hao Huang is the main contact. The team has seen some new additions between March and August 2024 with the arrival of Kevin Brophy and Ming Lei from McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Laurens Wilkes from Jones Day.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has seen impressive growth over the past year with the addition of new clients including notable energy companies and government entities, as well as new practitioners such as Veronica Relea who joined in March 2024 from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP. The group’s expansion can be attributed to its deep expertise in the renewable and alternative energy sector and broad capabilities which cover transactions, regulatory, environmental, and advisory. With an expansive offering, the department is sought after by impressive clients from the financial services and renewable energy sectors to assist with investments, project structuring, financing, and investments, and acquisitions and divestitures, as well as tax structuring, power purchase agreements, and environmental and real estate issues. Heading up the practice is Michael Didriksen who concentrates on M&A, project development, and power purchase agreements. San Francisco’s Dino Barajas is an asset to the team as a result of his aptitude handling acquisitions, dispositions, and divestitures while Houston-based Michael Bresson is the main contact for all tax-related matters such as tax credit monetization transactions and tax equity partnerships. Another key name in the group is John Papaspanos who focuses on debt and equity financings. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

The energy and natural resources group at DLA Piper LLP (US) has expertise in an array of renewable and alternative energy matters ranging from renewable energy tax credits and structured tax equity, to energy procurement and power purchase agreements. With experience handling high-value cross-border matters, the practice has attracted new clients from the energy, financial services, and consumer goods sectors to its roster which is comprised of notable names such as Unilever and Deutsche Bank. Co-leading the team in New York are development specialist Robert Gruendel and leveraged financing expert Joe Stefano. In Philadelphia, Jennifer Wnek is the main contact in the department and stands out for her aptitude advising on the acquisition, disposition, and financing of energy transition projects, while New York’s Ronald Andrew Westgate specialises in regulatory issues and contractual structures involving carbon credits. Seattle-based Lindsay MacLeod and Raul Farias, based in San Diego, concentrate on M&A, project development, and financing, and New York’s Robert da Silva Ashley and Margarita Oliva Sainz de Aja focus on cross-border transactions.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s power and renewables practice has deep experience advising on regulatory matters and handling transactions involving renewable power projects, electric transmission assets, and lithium projects, as well as battery storage and nuclear technology. The team has particular expertise in M&A, project acquisitions and investments, and project development and financing, although the department is also adept at leading on joint ventures, capital markets transactions, and tax equity investments. With a broad offering and cross-border capabilities, the group has amassed a strong client roster comprised of businesses from the energy, financial services, and industrial sectors. Co-leading the practice are Nicholas Politan and Peter Hanlon, both of whom share an aptitude for M&A, financing, and restructurings. On the cross-border investment front, Emad Khalil is the main contact in the team, while John Gaffney concentrates on divestitures, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions. Darius Mehraban specializes in debt financing transactions and between Washington DC and New York, George P. Stamas, Alexander Fine, and Andrew Herman focus on private equity matters. All attorneys mentioned are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Specializing in renewable energy project development, the energy and natural resources team at Holland & Knight LLP offers assistance on the full life cycle of renewable energy projects including construction, project finance, and tax, as well as environmental, regulatory, and transactional matters. The group’s breadth of expertise and capabilities have won over new clients to its roster comprised of energy companies, government entities, and financial institutions including the likes of EDF and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Practice co-chair Stephen Humes, based between Stamford and New York, stands out for his deep experience handling project development and financing involving grid-scale and net-metered solar photovoltaics, while in between Boston and Washington DC, Mark Kalpin heads up the group and concentrates on the development of onshore and offshore wind and solar generation projects with a focus on purchase agreements and EPC contracts. Washington DC-based Amish Shah also co-leads the department and is noted for his aptitude advising on all tax-related matters such as production tax credits and investment tax credits.

Specializing in advising sponsors, lenders, underwriters, and government lenders on project finance transactions in the renewable energy sector, Mayer Brown‘s projects and infrastructure group is a popular choice for businesses seeking assistance with debt and capital market structures, lending, and equity investments, as well as private placements, leveraged lease transactions, and project bonds. The team’s capability to handle a range of high-value and high-profile transactions is a boon to clients from the financial services, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Heading the department in Chicago is Paul Astolfi who  stands out in particular for his expertise handling investments into renewable energy projects such as offshore wind farms and solar projects. In Houston, Robert Goldberg is the main contact in the practice and concentrates on debt and equity financing, tax equity financing, and M&A, while New York’s Daniel Kiely focuses on tax and sequestration credits. Other key practitioners in the group include Chicago-based Jason Wagenmaker and Katy McNeil, both of whom have deep experience advising on private equity and M&A .

With expertise in renewable and alternative energy projects, tax equity and tax credit transfers, and regulatory issues, the global energy and project finance department at McDermott Will & Emery LLP is a popular choice for businesses seeking advice on matters related to wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects, as well as battery storage, electric vehicles, and geothermal projects. Alongside the team’s broad capabilities, its experience handling cross-border matters has seen its client roster expand with the inclusion of notable names from the renewable energy, financial services, and private equity sectors such as Northstar and the National Grid. Leading the practice’s Los Angeles office is Edward Zaelke who is recognized for his aptitude in M&A, project financing, and equity and debt financing, while in Miami, Philip Tingle heads up the group and specializes in all tax-related matters including tax equity financing and acquiring tax relief. In Washington DC, Carl Fleming is the main contact in the department and concentrates on project development, sales and purchases, and financing, alongside IRA deals and joint ventures. Other key practitioners include Washington DC’s Christopher Gladbach and Miami-based Heather Cooper.

Assisting project developers, financing providers, and infrastructure investors with transactional, real estate, and regulatory matters, the energy, infrastructure, and project finance team at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is recognized in the US renewable and alternative energy market for its breadth of practice. The department has wide-ranging expertise spanning structuring, financing, and taxation, as well as commodity hedging, disputes, and project acquisitions and divestitures, among other areas. With broad capabilities and experience handling high-value and high-profile matters, the team continues to attract new clients to its extensive roster, comprised of notable names from the financial services, renewable energy, and public sectors including the likes of the California Wind Energy Association and EDF Renewables. Heading up the practice in Chicago is Katherine Gillespie who stands out for her aptitude in debt transactions, tax equity partnership flip deals, and lease financings. Anthony Toranto leads the group in San Diego and concentrates on acquisitions, dispositions, and development, alongside financing and leasing transactions. On the tax front, Chicago’s Amit Kalra is the main contact, while San Francisco-based Christine Hourcade-Hoefliger focuses on cross-border acquisitions and sales.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s energy and infrastructure group offers assistance with structuring transactions, regulatory issues, and M&A deals, as well as financing, investments, and energy transitions for sponsors, financial institutions, lenders, and underwriters. The team has built a broad client roster comprised of noteworthy businesses from the financial services, energy, and infrastructure sectors such as BlackRock and Invenergy. Co-leading the departments in Houston and New York are Breen Haire and Eli Hunt respectively. Haire stands out for her aptitude handling acquisitions and dispositions, controlled auctions, and investments, while Hunt is adept at leading on joint ventures, reorganizations, and M&A. On the banking and credit transaction front, Houston’s Matthew Einbinder is the main contact in the practice, while New York-based Brian Chisling concentrates on federal and state regulatory issues. Other key practitioners in the group include Houston-based buyout and capital raising expert Shamus Crosby, and transmission and distribution specialist Javad Asghari, who is based between New York and Los Angeles and joined the team in April 2024 from Milbank.

Akin‘s projects and energy transition team has a robust offering which covers transactions and advice on development. The practice has particular strengths in project finance, construction and development, and operations and maintenance, as well as tax structuring, equity financing, and M&A transactions, among others. With wide-reaching capabilities, the department has picked up new and impressive clients to its roster which is comprised of notable names from the financial services, energy, and infrastructure sectors such as HSBC and CIM Group. Heading up the team in New York is Ike Emehelu who stands out for his expertise advising on project finance transactions, renewable energy investments, and the acquisition and disposition of energy projects. In Houston, Matthew Kapinos leads the group and concentrates on joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestitures. Other key practitioners in the department include Washington DC’s Shariff Barakat and Vanessa Richelle Wilson, Houston-based Ian Goldberg – who joined the firm in April 2024 – and Hayden Harms, who is also based in Houston.

Offering assistance with sustainability investments and green financing, the projects group at Baker McKenzie LLP is sought after by developers, investors, and technology providers to advise on matters involving renewable energy and clean technology such as wind, solar, and hydrogen, as well as waste-to-energy, ocean energy, and geothermal. The practice’s expertise in the renewable and alternative energy space is complemented by its cross-border capabilities and experience handling high-value and high-profile matters. As a result, the team has amassed an impressive client roster comprised of notable names from the energy, retail, and manufacturing sectors including the likes of Repsol and Best Buy Stores. Leading the group in New York is Clyde (Skip) E. Rankin, III who specialises in project finance transactions, joint ventures, and M&A. In Chicago, cross-border transactional expert José Morán co-heads the practice alongside contracting, construction, and operational authority James O’Brien.

Bracewell LLP‘s power and renewables practice regularly assists developers, utilities, and private equity and investment firms on the construction development, and operation of power projects, as well as acquisitions and sales. With experience advising on high-value and high-profile matters, the group is a popular choice for clients from the energy, financial services, and infrastructure sectors including the likes of Invenergy and MUFG Bank. Co-leading the team in Houston and Washington DC are equity sales specialist Ryan Holcomb and M&A expert Danielle M. Varnell. Varnell stands out in particular for her expansive capabilities which include portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, and project development. The department also benefits from the aptitude of investment and financing authorities Nicolai Sarad and Hans Dyke who are based in New York and Washington DC respectively. Other key practitioners in the group include Houston’s Fernando Rodriguez Marin and Washington DC-based Laura Sheldon.

Noted for its expertise handling power projects development, financings, and power purchase agreements, the renewable and alternative energy department at Eversheds Sutherland is predominantly sought after by independent power producers, investors, and utilities. Alongside the group’s experience handling high-value and high-profile transactions, it is also capable of advising on cross-border matters which has attracted a strong client roster which includes impressive names from the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. Thomas Warren heads up the practice in Atlanta and specializes in the acquisition and divestiture of energy projects as well as project portfolio transactions.  Atlanta-based Herbert Short stands out for his aptitude in securities regulations, capital markets transactions, and ESG matters. Joseph Hall is the main contact in Washington, D.C. and focuses on representing clients before the FERC in enforcement matters, while in San Francisco, Baird Fogel concentrates on investments and financing. Another key practitioner includes Atlanta’s Alyssa Walker who is adept at leading on M&A and tax transactions.

Noted for its ‘depth and diversity of expertise that’s unmatched,’ the renewables and clean power practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is adept at advising on the whole life cycle of renewable energy and clean power projects including financing, development, and acquisitions, as well as lending, investments, and hedging matters. The group’s wide-ranging expertise, alongside its cross-border capabilities, is a draw to new clients such as commercial banks, institutional lenders, and export credit agencies, among others. The ‘skilled and personable’ Jeff Schroeder heads up the team in Washington DC and stands out for his aptitude for handling project finance transactions alongside acquisitions, divestitures, and development. In Richmond, Laura Jones is the main contact in the department and specializes in tax equity financing, while in Washington, DC, Geoffrey Lorenz concentrates on sale and leaseback transactions, tax credit transfers, and investments. Other key practitioners include Houston-based Robert McNamara and New York’s George Borovas and Cheng Jean Liang.

The energy and natural resources practice at Husch Blackwell LLP, led by Kansas City’s Anna Kimbrell, offers assistance with the development, construction, financing, and operation of a range of renewable and alternative energy projects such as battery storage, solar, and wind, as well as natural gas, biofuels, and carbon sequestration. The group’s capabilities to handle high-value, high-profile, and cross-border matters are key factors that contribute to the team’s growing client roster which is comprised of notable names from the energy and financial services sectors. Kimbrell stands out in particular for advising on the full gamut of project development matters such as real estate, investments, and financing, with a focus on wind and solar power projects. In Omaha, David Gardels is the main contact in the department and specializes in M&A and dispositions while in Chicago, Jai Khanna is the key name for financing matters with experience leading on mezzanine secured and unsecured loan facilities, traditional bank lending, and lease transactions.

Noted for its aptitude for handling acquisitions and dispositions of energy generation projects, sales and purchases of energy projects and portfolios, and tax equity and credit matters, the power practice at K&L Gates continues to attract new clients from the renewable energy and financial services industry sectors to its roster which consists of notable names such as Acciona Energy and Ørsted. The group has particular expertise advising on matters related to solar, wind, and energy storage, as well as hydrogen, biogas, and waste-to-energy both on a domestic and international level. Leading the team is Brogan Sullivan who stands out for his prowess in handling national and cross-border M&A transactions, tax credit purchases and sales, and tax equity finance. The department also benefits from the experience of John Crossley who frequently represents sponsors and tax equity investors on acquisitions, dispositions, and debt finance transactions, while Kaitlyn DeYoung concentrates on project portfolio acquisitions, construction loan financings, and tax equity transactions. All lawyers mentioned are based in Kansas City.

Made up of expert practitioners capable of handling development, financing, and transactions, the energy industry team at McGuireWoods LLP is a good choice for businesses seeking advice on project development, sales, and investments, as well as acquisitions, permitting issues, and construction. With a broad offering, the group continues to attract new clients to its roster which is currently comprised of notable names from the energy and financial services sectors. In Richmond, Michael Woodard and Brennen Keene co-lead the practice while in Houston, Durham McCormick heads up the department. Woodard stands out for his aptitude for M&A involving wind, solar, and battery storage, while Keene is noted for his experience advising developers, real estate holdings companies, and infrastructure developers on real estate transactions and land use matters. On the tax front, McCormick is the main contact in the team and concentrates on tax structuring, production tax credits, and investment tax credits.

O'Melveny‘s project development and real estate group is sought after for its robust offering which covers acquisitions, development, and construction, as well as financing. With a range of experience handling matters in the renewable and alternative energy space, the practice has built a strong client base which consists of businesses from the financial services and energy sectors including the likes of CS Energy and INEOS Nitriles. Heading up the department in Los Angeles is transactional expert Jeff Hoffner who stands out for his expertise in handling project financing, development, and construction, although he has a particular speciality for tax equity and tax credit transactions. In New York, Junaid Chida is the main contact in the team and concentrates on structuring and negotiating M&A and financing transactions. Other key practitioners in the group include New York’s Arthur Hazlitt and Austin-based Phillip Oldham and Katie Coleman.

The renewable and alternative energy department at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is sought after for its deep experience advising on project financing, M&A, and capital market transactions, as well as tax credit transfers. With an aptitude for solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro assets, the group has an impressive client base made up of notable businesses from the energy and financial services sectors including the likes of UBS Asset Management and EDP Renewables. Leading the team in New York is debt and equity financing specialist Christine Byrnes, while in Los Angeles John Leonti heads up the practice and concentrates on debt and hedge transactions. On the environmental front, Richmond’s Andrea Wortzel is the main contact in the department and stands out for her aptitude for assisting clients with permitting, compliance, and federal approvals related to hydropower and wind projects. Other key names in the group include Portland-based Adam Kobos, New York’s Craig Kline, and Vaughn Henry Morrison, who is based in Atlanta.

Ballard Spahr LLP‘s infrastructure, energy, and project finance group has deep experience advising lenders, project sponsors, and tax equity investors on a range of renewable and alternative energy matters including project financing, acquisitions, and construction arrangements, as well as project development relating to solar, microgrid, and hyrdroelectric power. On the regulatory front, the team has strengths advising on zoning and land use, environmental compliance, and energy regulatory compliance. With a broad offering, the department has accumulated a strong client roster comprised of notable names from the energy and financial services sectors. In Philadelphia, Patrick Gillard, Randall Towers, and Steve Park co-lead the practice while John Smolen heads up the group in Baltimore. Gillard concentrates on the development, financing, and acquisition of electric power assets and Towers is noted for his aptitude handling public financings involving structuring and offering. Both Park and Smolen are experts in procurement, project agreements, and public-private partnerships.

Clifford Chance LLP’s energy and infrastructure team has experience advising on the regulatory and transactional aspects of energy projects related to renewable power generation facilities, energy storage, and hydrogen. The groups’s offering covers acquisitions, joint ventures, and portfolio sales, as well as regulatory compliance, power purchase and storage services agreement, and FERC applications. Heading up the department in Houston is Anthony Giustini  who is supported by financial markets expert Alexander Leff. Leff is noted for his deep knowledge of project financing and tax equity transactions, while Washington DC’s Marcia Hook specializes in commercial agreements, M&A, and capital markets deals. Other key practitioners include Houston-based David Stringer, Alexandra Wilde, and Jonathan Castelan.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a relevant player in the renewable and alternative energy market due to its breadth of expertise which spans transactions, disputes, and energy transition. The group has particular strengths in litigation, financing, and acquisitions involving solar, wind, and hydropower. Alongside its deep knowledge of the sector, the team’s cross-border capabilities and aptitude for handling high-value matters have drawn in new clients from the energy and financial services sectors. Andrew Compton, who joined the firm in October 2024, leads the department and stands out for his prowess across a range of renewable and alternative energy matters including acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures, as well as financings. On the cross-border transactions front, Will Kim and April Kent are the main contacts in the practice with experience advising on international power projects. All attorneys mentioned are based in New York.

Advising energy companies and governmental entities on renewable energy projects, development, and finance, as well as real estate, M&A, and tax equity investments, the renewable and alternative power practice at Dentons has experience acting on a wide range of high-value and high-profile matters. Alongside its transactional offering, the department is also capable of handling regulatory issues such as environmental and permitting. Leading the team is Clinton Vince who concentrates on energy-related litigation and regulatory proceedings. Alongside Vince, Emma Hand stands out for her aptitude for representing clients in appeals regarding administrative decisions and counselling businesses on renewable energy generation. Other key practitioners include Justin Mirabal and Andrew Mina, both of whom focus on project development. All attorneys mentioned are based in Washington DC.

Representing developers, sponsors, lenders, and tax equity investors, the energy and natural resources practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP has extensive experience handling transactions, project development, and operations regarding energy storage, decarbonization, and energy technologies, as well as advising on regulatory matters involving solar, wind, and battery storage. With deep expertise in the renewable and alternative energy sectors and cross-border capabilities, the team has amassed an extensive and growing client roster comprised of notable names from the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. In Houston, William Garner heads up the team and concentrates on hydrocarbon upstream and midstream transactions both domestically and internationally while in Washington DC. and New York, Kenneth Minesinger and Iskender Catto lead the departments respectively. Other notable practitioners in the group include Orange County’s Thomas Brill and Boston-based Eric Macaux.

The energy and infrastructure department at Linklaters LLP offers assistance with project financing, project development, and contract negotiations, as well as acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures. The group is sought after by sponsors, bank lenders, and export credit agencies, alongside borrowers from the financial services and energy sectors. With a broad offering and cross-border capabilities, the team’s client base continues to expand and is comprised of notable names including the likes of Advanced Power U.S. Energy Holdings and BNP Paribas. M&A and financing specialist Marius Griskonis co-leads the practice in New York alongside Ron Erlichman who stands out for his expertise advising on energy and infrastructure projects, portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, and tax equity investments. Other key practitioners include Washington DC’s Michael Rodgers and Diana Jeschke, and New York-based Lauren Bachtel.

With a robust offering that includes advice on transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters, the renewable energy practice at Nossaman LLP represents notable names from the renewable and alternative energy sector. The group has expertise in project development, permitting, and acquisitions, as well as compliance, due diligence, and litigation related to solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Leading the department in Seattle is Svend Brandt-Erichsen who specializes in environmental matters, regularly advising clients before the federal and state courts in relation to acquiring, approving, and appealing federal wildlife permits, alongside litigation, compliance, and regulatory advice. Other key practitioners in the team include Texas-based Brooke Marcus, Orange County’s Paul Weiland, and Rebecca Hays Barho who is based in Texas. On the transactional side, Seattle’s Brian Ferrasci-O’Malley is the main contact in the team.

With expertise in hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear energy, as well as fusion, tidal, and energy storage, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s energy transition team is capable of handling the life cycle of renewable and alternative energy projects both domestically and internationally. The practice advises a strong client roster consisting of notable businesses from the energy sector on acquisitions, financing, and project development, among other matters. Between San Francisco and Houston, Robert James co-heads the department alongside Jeff Merrifield who is based in Washington DC. In San Francisco, Robert Nelson is the go-to for all project development and financing matters while Alicia McKnight is adept at leading on a wide range of transactions including acquisitions and dispositions. Other key names in the group include New York’s Michael Reese and Shellka Arora-Cox.

The energy and infrastructure projects team at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has particular expertise in debt financings, tax equity investments, and joint ventures, as well as acquisitions and asset sales involving solar and offshore wind projects. Aryan Moniri heads up the practice in Washington DC and has deep experience advising on the development, financing, acquisitions, and selling of renewable and alternative energy and infrastructure projects. On the debt financing and tax equity front, Nike Opadiran – also based in Washington DC – is the key contact in the department, while in Palo Alto, Sean Shimamoto is noted for his aptitude for partnership transactions, initial public offerings, and restructuring deals.

Steptoe LLP, led by Daniel Mullen in Washington DC, stands out for its expertise in the life cycle of energy projects including development, financing, and M&A, as well as regulatory matters. With a breadth of capabilities, the team has an impressive and expanding client roster comprised of notable names from the energy and financial services sectors. The practice’s aptitude has been bolstered by the arrival of project finance specialist Philip Corsello who joined the firm in February 2024. Corsello is noted for his experience advising institutional investors, lenders, and sponsors on financing transactions ranging from private placements to tax equity and back-leverage financings. Washington DC’s Timothy Moran is another notable name and concentrates on the development, financing, acquisition, and sale of renewable energy projects.

Focusing on financings and transactions in the renewable and alternative energy space, the power and renewables practice at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a popular choice among energy businesses, investment firms, and contractors. Alongside its expertise in tax equity and tax credit sales, the group is also adept at handling high-value M&A, debt financing, and regulatory advice. Co-leading the department in New York and Houston are Eric Pogue and Archie Fallon respectively, and together they bring a wealth of experience to the team. Pogue concentrates on the development, financing, and acquisition of energy projects while Fallon focuses on investments, joint ventures, and recapitalizations. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of Los Angeles’ Amanda Rosenberg who stands out for her specialism in tax matters ranging from energy tax credits and government incentive programs.