Firms To Watch: Renewable/alternative power

Renewable/alternative power in United States

Arnold & Porter

Co-led by Sara Glover, Sarah Grey in Denver, Ethan Shenkman in Washington, and Ryan Hartman in Houston, the energy and energy transition group at Arnold & Porter advises renewable energy clients on financing and regulatory matters.

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Couch White LLP

Based in New York, Couch White LLP’s renewable energy transactions group has a broad practice, spanning acquisitions, land use, real estate, financing, and regulatory matters of solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas projects, chaired by Adam Conway.

Sidley Austin LLP

The energy and infrastructure team at Sidley Austin LLP has extensive expertise advising clients on solar, hydroelectric, battery storage, and wind matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings. The practice is led by Tara Higgins in New York.

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding advises sponsors, corporates, private equity, tax equity and financial investors, as well as project developers, on M&A transactions, project and acquisition financings, and early-stage development and capital structuring to support construction, long-term financing and tax credit monetization, alongside energy regulatory advice. Based in New York, Jonathan Melmed focuses on M&A and private equity matters across the power, renewables, alternative energy and infrastructure sectors. Fellow New York-based partner Brandon Dalling represents financial institutions, private equity and strategic sponsors, developers and commodity hedge counterparties in leveraged finance, project finance and acquisition finance, as well as structured commodity hedging and energy management transactions, with a particular focus on alternative and conventional power generation, LNG-to-power, transmission and battery storage. Houston-based Scott Greer leads the firm’s global energy and construction transactional practice, advising owners and developers on large-scale projects worldwide. Also based in New York, Stuart Zisman advises on a broad range of renewable energy and energy storage projects, while Tristan Pelham Webb, who splits his time between New York and Denver, focuses on greenfield and brownfield energy and infrastructure project financings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonathan Melmed; Brandon Dalling; Scott Greer; Stuart Zisman


Autres avocats clés:

Tristan Pelham Webb


Principaux clients

Arevon Asset Management


Avantus


Axium Infrastructure


Brookfield Infrastructure Group


D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments


Instar Asset Management


Lotus Infrastructure Partners (f/k/a Starwood Energy Group)


Natura Resources


Ohio Power Partners


Puresky Energy


The Carlyle Group


Ridgewood Infrastructure, LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Macquarie Asset Management (“MAM”) in connection with its acquisition of a minority stake in D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, Inc. (DESRI) via a number of MAM-managed funds.
  • Represented certain affiliates of LotusInfrastructure Partners (“Lotus”), as they successfully closed their sale of 100% of their equity interest in seven modern natural gas generation facilities located across PJM, New England, New York and California.
  • Advised Q-Generation, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quantum Energy Partners, LLC (“Quantum”) on the acquisition of CPP II Master Holdco, LLC, which owns Cogentrix Energy Power Management, LLC (“CEPM”) and eleven (11) electric generation facilities which are operated and managed by CEPM and its affiliates (such electric generation facilities and CEPM collectively, “Cogentrix”), from CPP II Master, LLC, an affiliate of the Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) (“Carlyle”).

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP maintains a strong renewable and alternative power practice advising asset managers, investors, and developers on complex transactional and financing matters across the energy transition sector. The team handles acquisitions, divestitures, project financings, joint ventures, and power purchase agreements involving wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture assets. The practice is led by Andrew Calder, who splits his time between Houston and Austin and focuses on M&A, securities, and governance matters in the energy sector. Kristin Mendoza in New York advises sponsors and investors on domestic and cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions, while Rohit Chaudhry in Washington DC focuses on project finance matters involving renewable energy assets. Robert Eberhardt, also in New York, advises on renewable energy financings and acquisitions. Recent arrivals Katherine Hannah, Michael Marek, Daley King, Erin K. Bartlett, Munir Yousef Saadi, and Andrew DeVore further strengthen the firm’s renewable energy bench. Munir Yousef Saadi has left the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Calder


Autres avocats clés:

Kristin Mendoza; Rohit Chaudhry; Robert Eberhardt; Katherine Hannah, Michael Marek; Daley King; Erin K.Bartlett; Andrew DeVore


Les références

‘Subject matter expertise, excellent turnaround time, and efficient with resource allocation’

Principaux clients

Apex Clean Energy


Apollo Global Management


Ares Management


ARRAY Technologies


Aspen Power


Aypa Power


Bildmore Clean Energy


Blackstone


Captona Partners


CBRE Investment Management Infrastructure


Clēnera


Climate Adaptive Infrastructure


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)


Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)


Greenbelt Capital Partners


HF Capital


Intersect Power


KKR


SB Energy


TPG Rise Climate


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised TPG Rise Climate Transition Infrastructure on its definitive agreement to acquire Altus Power, Inc. (NYSE: AMPS).
  • Advised a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (Ares) on the acquisition of a 49% stake in a portfolio of assets from EDP Renováveis, S.A. (EDPR).
  • Advised KKR on an agreement whereby insurance vehicles and accounts managed by KKR will acquire 50% of a 1.4 GW solar portfolio in North America from TotalEnergies.

Latham & Watkins

Drawing on extensive experience across the energy transition sector, Latham & Watkins advises developers, sponsors, lenders, and investors on renewable and alternative power transactions, including M&A, project development, secured lending, and project finance. The practice is co-headed by Ethan Schultz in Washington DC and Trina Chandler in Houston, both of whom advise on complex acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures in the renewables sector. Lauren Anderson in Houston advises on corporate transactions involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets, while David Owen and Eli Katz in New York advise on M&A, tax structuring, project development, and financing matters involving renewable energy projects.  Matthew Henegarin New York, Jeffrey Greenberg in Los Angeles, and Daniel Sinaiko in Los Angeles advise sponsors and lenders on renewable energy project financings. Kelly Cataldo in New York and Omar Nazif in San Diego focus on renewable energy financings and investments involving developers, sponsors, and financial institutions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ethan Schultz; Trina Chandler


Autres avocats clés:

Lauren Anderson; David Owen; Eli Katz; Matthew Henegar; Jeffery Greenberg; Daniel Sinaiko; Kelly Cataldo; Omar Nazif


Les références

‘Ethan and his team are a pleasure to work with, and have significant bench strength.’

‘Strong representation across platform: insurance, tax, corporate, financing (tax equity, pref equity, project finance debt, corporate debt)’

Principaux clients

Torch Clean Energy


Lenders to Empire Offshore Wind Project


Clearway Energy Group LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Torch Clean Energy in the sale of a stake to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, forming a strategic partnership that enhances Torch Clean Energy’s capacity to develop and implement large-scale clean energy solutions.
  • Advised the lenders to the Empire Offshore Wind Project on the project financing for an 810 MW offshore wind generating facility off the coast of Long Island, New York, USA, marking the second major offshore wind farm to achieve financial close in the United States.
  • Advised Calpine Corporation in its $26.6 billion acquisition by Constellation, a transaction that creates America’s largest clean energy provider.

Milbank

Milbank advises sponsors, lenders, and investors on a wide range of renewable and alternative power matters, including project development, financings, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets. The team regularly represents financial institutions, developers, and infrastructure investors in domestic and cross-border renewable energy transactions. The practice is co-led by Daniel Bartfeld and Daniel Michalchuk in New York, both of whom advise on project financings and M&A involving renewable energy assets. Timothy Wendling in Los Angeles focuses on financings and acquisitions involving wind, solar, and geothermal projects. Also in Los Angeles, Henry Scott advises financing parties on renewable energy transactions, including tax credit financings and energy transition projects. Sean O’Neill in New York advises sponsors and lenders on renewable energy financings and investments, including energy transition and infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Bartfeld; Dan Michalchuk


Autres avocats clés:

Timothy Wendling; Henry Scott’ Sean O’Neill


Les références

‘Milbank has a deep bench of top tier subject matter experts that are always available to jump in and help for any legal matter we’ve ever brought them.’

‘Jeff Leider and Rhys Howard are exceptionally talented and commercially proficient attorneys. Their ability to cut right to the heart of the matter, problem solve, and efficiently draft documents is second to none. Further, they are highly responsive. I view them as transaction partners rather than just attorneys.’

Principaux clients

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.


Equinor


Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP


Rev Renewables, LLC


LS Power


BNP Paribas


Apterra


MetLife


New York Life


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank


Natixis


Royal Bank of Canada


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the Lenders in connection with the debt financing of the acquisition by KKR, together with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) of an additional 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners, resulting in the KKR/CPPIB consortium becoming the majority owner holding a 65% equity stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners. Sempra will retain a 25% interest and ADIA its existing 10% stake. KKR and CPPIB are acquiring an additional 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners for transaction proceeds of $10 billion, implying an equity value of $22.2 billion and an enterprise value of $31.7 billion.
  • Represented Equinor in connection with the debt financing of an offshore wind generating facility with a nameplate capacity of approximately 810 MW, consisting of 54 15 MW wind turbines to be constructed in federal waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, and the onshore substation and cable transmission to be constructed in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Represented the Lenders in connection with the construction financing, back-leverage financing and letter of credit facility with respect to the approximately 550 MWac photovoltaic solar generating facility and 2,200 MWh battery energy storage system in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

A key adviser on renewable and alternative power projects, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represents developers, sponsors, lenders, and investors on project development, tax equity financings, M&A, and joint ventures involving wind, solar, and energy storage assets. The practice is co-led by Elizabeth Hanigan in Chicago and Stephen Spina in Washington DC. Hanigan advises developers, private equity sponsors, and investors on renewable energy development, project financings, and strategic transactions. James Tynion in New York focuses on project finance, tax equity investments, and M&A involving renewable energy assets. Neeraj Arora in Washington DC advises sponsors and financial institutions on project financings, joint ventures, and acquisitions involving renewable generation and storage projects.Amy Maloney in Washington DC advises lenders and sponsors on debt and equity financings for renewable energy projects. Brooke Poole Clark has joined the firm, further strengthening its renewable energy practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Elizabeth Hanigan; Stephen Spina


Autres avocats clés:

James Tynion; Neeraj Arora; Amy Maloney; Brooke Poole Clark


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Norton Rose Fulbright

Standing out for its depth in renewable energy financings and tax-driven transactions, Norton Rose Fulbright advises borrowers, lenders, and developers on complex clean energy and infrastructure projects. The team is particularly active in wind, battery storage, and other energy transition assets, with strong capabilities in tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, and project M&A. The practice is co-headed by Keith Martin in Washington DC and Benjamin Koenigsberg  in New York, both of whom advise on sophisticated renewable energy financings and project development matters. Todd Alexander  in New York advises developers and lenders on financings and acquisitions involving solar, wind, and other renewable assets. Hilary Lefko in Washington DC focuses on tax equity financings, tax credit transactions, and renewable energy M&A. Becky Diffen in Austin leads renewables-focused M&A transactions, advising developers and investors on acquisitions, joint ventures, and platform sales involving renewable energy projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Keith Martin; Benjamin Koenigsberg


Autres avocats clés:

Todd Alexander; Hilary Lefko; Becky Diffen


Les références

‘NRF has a large project finance practice that sees a large slice of the market. They are highly competent in all areas of renewable energy finance and M&A.’

‘Best-in-class talent and deep expertise across various sectors, including real estate, project finance, and tax law’

‘Top tier expertise and practical approach. James Berger, Shana Gilman, Gabriela Larralde, Namratha Minupuri, Evan Allen, Laura Masterson, Ian McGeown’

Principaux clients

rPlus Energies


Cordelio Power LP


Leeward Renewable Energy


Brookfield Renewable Energy


Nomura Securities International, Inc.


Matrix Renewables USA LLC


KeyBank National Association


Apterra Infrastructure Capital LLC, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management


Ormat Technologies


Avangrid Power


NextEra Energy


Lightsource bp


The AES Corporation


U.S. Department of Energy


Hanwha Q Cells


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented lenders KeyBanc Capital Markets, HSBC Bank USA and Banco Santander on the US$1.3 billion construction debt financing for three utility scale solar photovoltaic projects as part of the Mammoth Solar facility in Pulaski County, Indiana.
  • Represented rPlus Energies as borrower on a US$1.1 billion debt financing and US$513 million tax equity financing for the Green River project, a 400-MW solar PV and 400-MW/1,600-MWh battery storage project in Emery County, Utah.
  • Represented Rabobank, a leading global energy transition financier, in a first-of-its-kind financing facility for independent power producer Pathway Power to build renewable energy projects seeking to connect to the US electricity grid.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

A market leader in renewable and alternative power, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises developers, sponsors, and investors on innovative transactions across solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects. The team provides full lifecycle support, including project development, tax equity financings, joint ventures, M&A, and power purchase agreements. Practice heads include Kyle Drefke in Washington DC, Dahl Thompson in Houston, and John Eliason in Washington DC. Louise Gibbons in San Francisco focuses on project finance, tax equity, tax credit transfer, and joint venture transactions involving renewable energy projects. Also in San Francisco, Kristin Seeger advises on acquisitions, platform transactions, and joint ventures involving solar and energy storage assets. Teresa Hill  in Seattle advises clients on renewable energy and decarbonization strategies, while Eric Stephens in San Francisco advises developers on procurement and operational matters involving renewable energy projects. Further bolstering the group’s offering is the newest addition, Matthew Nesburn. In California, Les Sherman is also recommended. Blake Winburne is no longer at the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kyle Drefke; Dahl Thompson; Louise Gibbons; John Eliason; Teresa Hill


Autres avocats clés:

Eric Stephens; Matthew Nesburn; Kristin Seeger; Les Sherman


Les références

‘The team assembled are one of the most capable in the field of renewable/alternative electricity. They have deep knowledge of complicated regulations and commercial issues. They have a unique an ability to resolve and negotiate through commercial issues and highly technical differences that may arise between the Parties while continuing to protect the clients interest.’

‘Detail oriented and thorough. Able to analyze and navigate complex issues and overlapping goals.

‘This practice was unique in terms of being able to tackle unique circumstances and provide valuable advice that was clear and actionable for us as a customer. That was a clear strength of Orrick. From a power standpoint, they have also demonstrated to have a diverse level but deep amount of knowledge to serve our company across many different types of contract structures and geographies, which is valuable for our company and our footprint. ’

Principaux clients

Sunraycer Renewables


Intersect


DESRI


Microsoft Corporation


Scale Microgrid Solutions


Aypa Power


Flatiron Energy Capital


ENGIE North America


BP Corporation North America Inc.


EDP Renewables


CleanCapital LLC


Spiritus


Greenalia


The Nature Conservancy


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised EDP Renewables on the sale of 49% stake in a portfolio of large-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities in the U.S. to Ares Infrastructure Opportunities.
  • Advised Sunraycer on a project financing facility for the 143 MWac solar + 75 MWac BESS Gaia and 97.5 MWac solar + 50 MWac BESS Midpoint projects in Texas.
  • Advised Flatiron on the debt, preferred equity financing, sale of investment tax credits (ITCs) and a 7-year PPA to support the construction and operations of the 200 MW/800 MWh stand-alone Taft storage project in Uxbridge, MA.

Vinson & Elkins LLP

A go-to adviser for renewable energy and energy transition transactions, Vinson & Elkins LLP represents domestic and multinational clients on project development, project finance, tax credit transfers, and acquisitions involving solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture assets. The team regularly advises sponsors, investors, and developers on complex and cross-border renewable energy transactions. Michael Joyce, who splits his time between Denver and Los Angeles, advises on project financings, joint ventures, and acquisitions involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets. Lauren Collins in Los Angeles focuses on tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, and structuring renewable energy transactions. Peter Marshall in Dallas advises financial sponsors on acquisitions and financings involving renewable energy platforms. Danielle Patterson in Houston focuses on M&A and project development transactions in the energy transition sector. Also in Los Angeles, Josh Heideman and Jorge Medina advise on renewable energy financings and tax structuring matters.

Autres avocats clés:

Michael Joyce; Lauren Collins; Peter Marshall; Danielle Patterson; Josh Heidman; Jorge Medina


Les références

‘The V&E Team is bast-in-class when it comes to renewable energy financing. From nuanced tax treatment and recapture issues to bank and equity financing, the V&E team have unparalleled market knowledge and acumen. The V&E teams deep knowledge, combined with their responsiveness and dedication make them the very best in the business.’

‘Jorge Medina and Josh Heideman are both dedicated experts in their practice. Jorge’s tax and renewable finance market insights and experience are unparalleled, while’s Josh’s ability to get a deal done make them an incredible team.’

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is a prominent adviser on renewable and alternative power transactions, representing developers, sponsors, utilities, and investors across project development, M&A, and project finance matters. The team advises on the full lifecycle of renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, battery storage, and alternative fuels projects, as well as associated commercial agreements and strategic investments. Michael Didriksen in New York focuses on complex M&A and project development transactions involving renewable energy, storage, and transmission assets. Elaine Walsh in Washington DC advises renewable energy companies, utilities, and investors on acquisitions, divestitures, project development, and power marketing arrangements. John Papaspanos advises sponsors, developers, and financial institutions on project financings, tax equity transactions, restructurings, and acquisitions involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets across domestic and international markets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Didriksen; Elaine Walsh


Autres avocats clés:

John Papaspanos


Les références

‘This team understands the legal and commercial aspects of these transactions. In particular, Elaine Walsh is very commercial and focused on closing deals on her clients\’ timeframes.’

‘Elaine Walsh leads a team very effectively. All good energy and renewables lawyers.’

Principaux clients

Avenue Capital


BKV Corporation


Blackstone Infrastructure Partners


Centaurus Renewable Energy LLC


CenterPoint Energy, Inc.


CIM Group LLC


Cleco Corporate Holdings


EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC


Exus Renewables North America


Green Street Power Partners, LLC


GSF Americas Inc / Gore Street


Hannon Armstrong


Hull Street Energy


HyVelocity, LLC


Infrared Energy Capital


Midflare Corporation


NRG Energy, Inc.


Panamint Capital LLC


Partners Group Investment Services AG


Pathway Energy, LLC


Puget Sound Energy


Schroders Greencoat LLP


Sunnova Energy Corporation / Sunnova Energy International, Inc.


Talen Energy Corp.


Transmission Developers, Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sunnova Energy Corporation on several complex financing transactions during the review period, showcasing its deep expertise in renewable energy finance.
  • Advised Partners Group in its approximately $1 billion acquisition of two natural gas-fired power plants totaling over 1,600 MW from Power Transition.
  • Advised Exus Partners on the development and financing of renewable energy projects in Louisiana and Wisconsin totaling over 900 MW and valued at more than $600 million.

DLA Piper LLP (US)

Active across the renewable and alternative power sector, DLA Piper LLP (US) advises sponsors, developers, lenders, and investors on project financings, acquisitions, tax credit monetizations, and energy transition investments. The team is particularly engaged in solar, wind, and energy storage projects, supporting clients on complex financings and strategic transactions. Robert da Silva Ashley, based between New York and Miami, advises financial institutions and sponsors on cross-border renewable energy project financings. Jennifer Wnek in Philadelphia focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings involving energy transition assets. Drew Young in New York advises on tax structuring and monetization of renewable energy tax credits. Raul Farias in San Diego focuses on structuring renewable energy project financings and tax credit transactions. Joe Stefano in New York, head of the US projects and energy finance group, advises sponsors, lenders, and investors on financings involving renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robert da Silva Ashley


Autres avocats clés:

Jennifer Wnek; Drew Young; Raul Farias; Joe Stefano; Marc Casale; Eryn Pollard; Victoria McGuire


Les références

‘This team has an immense about of market experience. The volume of transactions that they have handled give them broadly applicable insights into how to resolve disputes over commercial terms and legal drafting points. They certainly provide the highest level of service, consistent with the best law firms in the world, but where they really distinguished themselves from other firms was their conscientious management of legal costs. They don’t overstaff meetings. They don’t waste time negotiating peripheral items that don’t have value to the client. They communicate efficiently, and they drive the deal home. ’

‘Raul Farias has a unique background that clearly gives him an advantage in anticipating the interests of the parties on all sides of the transaction. He thinks comprehensively and strategically about every issue, which helped keep the client in a position to focus on the highest-value items.

Marc Casale and Drew Young have an encyclopedic knowledge of the tax code and a very practical understanding of how the tax concerns impact the overall commercial deal. It was easy to forget that they are tax attorneys because they moved so seamlessly back and forth between tax issues and commercial terms, and they communicated with the clients with a level of effectiveness that is rare for tax attorneys.

Principaux clients

StarPlus Energy


Grupo Cox


Plug Power, Inc.


Clearway Energy, Inc.


Turtle Hill Capital Management


Wilmington Trust, N.A.


Doral Renewables


Stonehenge Capital


Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.


SGP BioEnergy Holdings, LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Turtle Hill Capital Management in the structuring and formation of a residential solar plus storage fund with its partner, Anode Labs, Inc., through which economic return will be maximized by integrating financing vehicles with a multi-layer digital currency protocol (Daylight).
  • Acted for StarPlus (a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI) in connection with all aspects of the project development and financing of two electric vehicles (EV) gigafactory factories in Kokomo, Indiana.
  • Advised Grupo Cox (Cox), a leading Spanish multinational water and energy company, in its acquisition of Iberdrola’s remaining power generation assets in Mexico for USD$4.2 billion and $2.7 billion acquisition financing including syndicated bank debt and bond issuance.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a key player in renewable and alternative power transactions, advising sponsors, developers, utilities, and investors on complex M&A, project financings, tax equity investments, and capital markets transactions. The team is particularly active in utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and energy transition projects. The New York-based practice is co-headed by Nicholas Politan and Peter Hanlon, both of whom advise on acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and project development involving renewable energy assets. Daniel Alterbaum advises investors and sponsors on renewable energy acquisitions and private equity transactions. Ata Dinlenc advises on tax credit monetizations, joint ventures, and project financings, while Lauren Traina focuses on real estate and development matters involving renewable energy projects. Vlad Zinovyev advises sponsors and investors on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and financings involving renewable and infrastructure assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicholas Politan; Peter Hanlon


Autres avocats clés:

Daniel Alterbaum; Ata Dinlenc; Lauren Traina; Vlad Zonovyev


Principaux clients

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company


AIP Management P/S


Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.


Clearway Energy Inc.


BHE Renewables LLC


energyRe, LLC


Peabody Energy Corp.


AMPYR Energy USA


Copia Power


Jupiter Power


Spearmint Energy


Vanguard Renewables


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., a renewable energy and utility company, on the $2.5 billion sale of its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) to a subsidiary of LS Power, developer and operator of North American power and energy infrastructure.
  • Advised AIP Management P/S (“AIP”), a leading investor in diversified decarbonisation infrastructure, on its $450 million agreement to invest in Silicon Ranch Corporation (“Silicon Ranch”), one of the largest independent power producers and developers of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects in the U.S. Silicon Ranch’s portfolio includes 3.6 GW of operating capacity, 3.7 GW in construction or under contract, and a near- and mid-term development pipeline of more than 12 GW.
  • Advised AIP Management P/S (“AIP”), a leading investor in diversified decarbonisation infrastructure, on its entering into a $200 million agreement to acquire a 49.99% equity stake in Pine Forest, a co-located 300 MWac solar photovoltaic and 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system project, from Clearway Energy Group.

Holland & Knight

Holland & Knight stands out for its strength in renewable and alternative energy project development and financing, advising investors, developers, and utilities on wind, solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and alternative fuels projects. The multidisciplinary team supports clients across project financings, joint ventures, acquisitions, and regulatory matters. Practice heads include Amish Shah in Washington DC, Mark Kalpin in Boston, and Lara Rios, who splits her time between Miami and New York. George Humphrey in Houston advises on project development, financings, and M&A involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets. Joshua Belcher in Houston focuses on renewable project development, acquisitions, and power purchase agreements. Ram Sunkara, based in Houston and Atlanta, advises on M&A, joint ventures, tax equity financings, and project development involving renewable energy and energy storage assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Amish Shah; Mark Kalpin; Lara Rios


Autres avocats clés:

George Humphrey; Joshua Belcher; Ram Sunkara


Les références

‘Very strong national practice and local presence in certain cities. Rates at all law firms have climbed but compared to other top firms, very strong value for $. Responsive, good breadth and depth of capabilities, and dont show up with an army but can tap into it as need be. ’

‘Top quality lawyers, commercial, constructive, smart, responsive, good value and excellent diversity of talent. ’

Principaux clients

EDF, Inc.


Exelon Generation Company


Longwood Medical Energy Collaborative, Inc.


Navisun LLC


New York Green Bank


Orsted Wind Power North America LLC


Osaka Gas USA Corp


Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association


Phillips 66


Vanguard Renewables


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting as the general counsel to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWHA), a multi-state nonprofit organization focused on creating a robust network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end-users in the Pacific Northwest
  • Serving as lead project counsel to Fermi America, which is building one of the most ambitious integrated energy projects in the United States – an 11 GW power generation and co-located data center campus on a 5,200-acre site in Amarillo, Texas – designed to power the future of artificial intelligence
  • Advising Navisun LLC on transaction, regulatory and real estate issues in connection with the purchase and development of over 200 MW of solar generation projects located in Maine, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois and West Virginia, and the subsequent financing of those projects on both a construction-lending and a longer-term tax equity basis

Mayer Brown

Mayer Brown brings notable strength in renewable and alternative power financings, advising sponsors, lenders, and investors on projects involving wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture technologies. The team is particularly active in complex debt, equity, and tax equity financings, as well as acquisitions and project development transactions. Robert Goldberg in Houston regularly advises on financings, project acquisitions, and development matters involving renewable energy portfolios. Elina Coss in New York focuses on project financings, acquisitions, and restructurings involving solar, wind, storage, and geothermal assets. Also in New York, Daniel Kiely advises on tax structuring and monetization of renewable energy tax credits, while Isaac Maron advises developers, lenders, and investors on tax equity financings, tax credit transactions, and acquisitions involving renewable energy assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rob Goldberg


Autres avocats clés:

Elina Coss; Daniel Kiely; Isaac Maron


Principaux clients

JERA Nex Americas LLC


TC Energy Corporation


Metropolitan Life Insurance Company


Diamond Generating Corporation


TransGrid Energy, an affiliate of Hanwha FutureProof


Longroad Energy Partners


Sunpin Solar


Leeward Renewable Energy


Siemens Financial Services


Nomura


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented JERA Nex Americas in the sale of a 50 percent equity interest in Crawfish Solar Holdings 2, LLC, which indirectly owns a solar project portfolio, which includes the 300MW Oxbow solar farm in Louisiana and the 95MW Happy solar farm in Arkansas, to SG US Aggregator LLC, an affiliate of private equity firm Schroders Greencoat LLP.
  • Represented TC Energy Corporation (TCE) and affiliates on the sale to Orsted of the Cowbird Solar Project, a 220MW development stage solar project located in the TVA area and the potential sale of several additional solar development projects in the TVA area.
  • Represented TransGrid Energy as lead finance counsel on raising $1.4 billion in financing for two utility-scale, stand-alone battery storage facilities, the Atlas VIII and Atlas IX projects in La Paz County, Arizona.

McDermott Will & Schulte

McDermott Will & Schulte is a key adviser on renewable and alternative energy projects, with particular strength in tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, and project finance involving wind, solar, hydroelectric, and energy storage assets. The practice is co-headed by Edward Zaelke in Los Angeles, who advises on renewable energy M&A, financings, and project development matters, Philip Tingle in Miami, who focuses on tax equity financings and tax structuring for wind and solar projects, and Christopher Gladbach in Washington DC, who advises sponsors and lenders on complex debt and equity financings. Carl Fleming in Washington DC focuses on project financings and tax equity investments, while Heather Cooper in Miami advises on tax credit and incentive structures involving renewable energy projects. Joel Hugenberger in New York focuses on project finance and tax equity transactions involving renewable energy portfolios.

Responsables de la pratique:

Edward Zaelke; Philip Tingle; Carl Fleming; Chris Gladbach


Autres avocats clés:

Heather Cooper; Joel Hugenberger


Les références

‘McDermott distinguishes themselves with hands-on partners who are knowledgeable, accessible and responsive. Instead of punting work to teams of untrained associates, the partners invest in their client relationships and deliver high quality work product.’

‘Ed Zaelke is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys in the US energy industry. The fact that he is also accessible, responsive and a great person to work with is icing on the cake.’

‘Excellent commercial and legal advisors ’

Principaux clients

GoodLeap, LLC


Chestnut Carbon


Cypress Creek


Franklin Park Infrastructure


Doral Renewables


Novel Energy Solutions, LLC


Onyx Renewables


Pine Gate Renewables


Apex Clean Energy


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Doral Renewables with the development and financing of the award-winning $1.5 billion, 1.3 GWac solar project – the largest of its kind in the U.S. and Western Hemisphere. Work has hit key financing milestones in 2024 and 2025, including the closing of almost $1.3 billion in construction financing and $200 million in tax equity.
  • Advising GoodLeap, LLC through the restructuring of a $1.5 billion preferred equity investment that raised unique issues around interparty terms in back-leverage scenarios.
  • Advising Apex Clean Energy on a series of linked transactions involving the establishment of a joint venture with SK Gas, in order to develop and finance numerous standalone storage projects (via debt and tax credit transfers) worth collectively worth $1.8 billion.

Sheppard

Covering the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, Sheppard advises sponsors, developers, utilities, and investors on project development, financings, acquisitions, and tax equity transactions involving solar, wind, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. The team provides comprehensive support across structuring, procurement, regulatory compliance, and commercial arrangements. Katherine Gillespie in Chicago focuses on the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects, representing sponsors and financing parties. Benjamin Huffman in Chicago advises clients on renewable energy and infrastructure transactions. Anthony Toranto in Del Mar focuses on project development, financings, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets. Christine Hourcade-Hoefliger in San Francisco advises clients on acquisitions, financings, tax equity, and tax credit transfer transactions involving renewable energy projects. Kathryn Shurin heads the practice from Houston.

Responsables de la pratique:

Benjamin Huffman; Anthony Toranto; Kathryn Shurin


Autres avocats clés:

Christine Hourcade-Hoefliger; Katherine Gillespie


Les références

‘Our key relationship partner makes us feel like we are his only client, and his ability to juggle multiple transactions with us (while also managing his other clients) is truly impressive.’

Principaux clients

174 Power Global


Accelerate Investment Partners


AES Clean Energy Development, LLC


ALLETE Clean Energy, Inc.


Alluvial Power


Akuo Energy USA Inc.


Amalgamated Bank


Ampliform


Arevon Energy, Inc.


Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC


Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, L.P.


Avangrid, Inc.


Aypa Power LLC


The Blackstone Group


Blue Ocean Ventures Partners LLC


Brookfield Power U.S. Asset Management LLC


California Wind Energy Association


Capital Power Corporation


Cardinal Renewables


Circle Power Renewables


Citadel Energy Marketing, LLC


Clearway Energy Group


Clēnera, LLC


ConnectGen Operating LLC


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Cordelio Power


Cubico Sustainable Investments


Cypress Creek Renewables


D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments


Dimension RE LLC


Eastern Generation, LLC


EDF Power Solutions, Inc.


EDP Renewables North America


Ellomay


Enel


ENGIE North America Inc.


Eni S.p.A.


Enyo Renewable Energy


Eolian, L.P.


Eolus North America, Inc.


Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac)


Fifth Third Bank


Gore Street Capital


Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation


Green Hydrogen Coalition


Greenvolt Power Renewables, LLC


GSF Atlantic Limited


Guzman Energy, LLC


Habitat Energy USA


Hannon Armstrong Capital, Inc.


Hanwha Q Cells


Hecate Energy LLC


Hitachi Energy USA Inc.


IOWN Renewable Energy Inc.


Invenergy


Jaton LLC


Jupiter Power LLC


LATAM Power, Inc.


Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC


Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC


Lotus Infrastructure Partners (formally Starwood Energy Group)


M&T Bank


Minnesota Power


Nautilus Solar Energy LLC


Naturgy Candela DevCo LLC


Naturgy Renewables USA Corp.


Nexamp Inc.


NextEra Energy Resources, LLC


NRG Energy, Inc.


Opal Fuels


Open Road Renewables


Oriden Power (a Mitsubishi Power venture)


Ormat Technologies Inc.


Pattern Energy


Peninsula Clean Energy


Photosol US


Pivot Power


Plus Power LLC


Potentia Renewables Inc.


Ranger Power


RC Energy


Renantis (formally Falck Renewables)


Rosemawr Capital


RWE Renewables America, LLC


Sky Global Partners


SolAmerica Energy Holdings, LLC


South Africa Mainstream Renewable Power Developments


SPG Solar Inc.


Strata Clean Energy, LLC


Sunrun Inc.


Tenaska


Terra-Gen LLC


Total


Time Equities Inc.


United Renewable Energy, LLC


United States Solar Corporation


University of California


UPC Power Solutions


UpStream Clean Energy


U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance


Vantage Data Centers


Vesper Energy


V-Grid Energy Systems


V-ridium Oak Creek Renewables, LLC


Wastefuel Global LLC


Waste Management


Wells Fargo


West Frasier Timber Co. Ltd


Wind Wall Development LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Potentia US Wind Fund 1 LP in an acquisition of an operational 240MW wind project in Illinois from Vitol. Vitol is staying on post-acquisition as the tax equity Class A Member.
  • Represented Eolus in its sale of the approximately 100 MW Pome stand-alone BESS project located in California. This transaction closed during construction with Eolus serving as construction manager until substantial completion (through a unique and complex arrangement). In addition, Eolus brought the construction and term debt and MN8 was responsible for arranging the tax equity financing.
  • Represented EDF in the formation of its joint venture with Power Sustainable. We then represented the joint venture in the sale of tax credits generated by the Desert Quartzite BESS project to an affiliate of Liberty Mutual, as well as a debt transaction.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP plays a prominent role in renewable and alternative power transactions, advising sponsors, private equity investors, and developers on complex M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments involving renewable energy and energy transition assets. The team is particularly active in transactions involving power generation, infrastructure, and large-scale renewable energy portfolios. The practice is co-headed by Eli Hunt in New York and Amy Mahon in London. Hunt advises private equity sponsors and strategic investors on acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments across the renewable energy sector. Breen Haire in Houston advises investors and operating companies on acquisitions and dispositions involving renewable and infrastructure assets. Also in Houston, Shamus Crosby focuses on M&A, joint ventures, and structured transactions involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets, advising private equity sponsors, developers, and energy companies on strategic investments and financings. In New York, David Lieberman is also recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Breen Haire; Eli Hunt; Amy Mahon


Autres avocats clés:

Shamus Crosby; David Lieberman


Principaux clients

Aggreko


American Electric Power


Arclight


Avnos


Bank of America


Bank of Montreal


BlackRock


Blackstone


Bridgepoint Group


Brookfield


Capital Power


CBRE Group, Inc.


ContourGlobal


DigitalBridge


EIG


Energy Capital Partners


Enverus


EQT


EVgo Inc.


First Reserve


GIC


Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock


Goldman Sachs


Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis, S.A.


GridTek Utility Services


Hecate Grid, LLC


Holloway Management, LLC


Ingenieria Estrella, S.A.


Invenergy


I Squared Capital


ITC Holdings Corp.


JPMorgan Chase Bank


Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.


LS Power


Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets


Morgan Stanley Infrastructure


NextEra Energy Resources


Public Sector Pension Investment Board


Riverstone Credit Partners


Rosebank Industries plc


SIBA Energy Corporation


Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners L.P.


SunPower Corporation


Terra-Gen LLC


Vanguard Renewables


Voltera Power LLC


Zenobe


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Capital Power Corporation in its $2.2 billion acquisition of the (i) 1,124 MW Hummel Station, a combined-cycle natural gas facility in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania and (ii) 1,023 MW Rolling Hills plant, a combustion turbine natural gas facility in Wilkesville, Ohio, and related financing.
  • Represented KKR in its $50 billion strategic partnership with Energy Capital Partners, the largest private owner of power generation and renewables in the U.S. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of data center and power generation and transmission infrastructure for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing globally.
  • Represented KKR and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, one of Canada’s largest pension investors, in its acquisition of a 19.9% interest in American Electric Power’s Ohio and Indiana & Michigan transmission companies for $2.82 billion. The investment will support AEP’s ability to meet increasing customer demand and enhance grid reliability. KKR and PSP Investments formed a 50/50 strategic partnership to pursue the acquisition.

White & Case LLP

Under the leadership of Miami-based Sean Goldstein, the team at White & Case LLP advises sponsors, developers, investors and capital providers across the full lifecycle of renewable and alternative power assets, including solar, wind and battery storage projects. The group is particularly noted for its strength in complex financings, including construction financings, warehouse and back-leverage facilities, tax equity investments and tax credit transfer structures. Chicago-based Nadav Klugman focuses on advising lenders on debt financings, tax monetization and hybrid capital solutions in the renewables sector. In New York, Raymond Azar advises on project development, commercial contracts and M&A transactions involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets, supporting clients on both domestic and cross-border matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sean Goldstein


Autres avocats clés:

Nadav Klugman; Raymond Azar


Principaux dossiers


Winston Taylor

Winston Taylor advises developers, sponsors, and investors on a broad range of renewable and alternative power transactions, including project financings, acquisitions, and development involving solar and battery storage assets. The team also supports clients on tax equity financings, joint ventures, regulatory matters, and power purchase agreements. The practice is co-led by Jonathan Birenbaum  and Mike Pikiel in New York. Birenbaum advises energy and infrastructure clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings involving renewable energy assets. Laurae Rossi in Los Angeles focuses on tax equity financings and tax credit transfer transactions. Patrick Selinger in Houston advises clients on the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy and infrastructure projects, including M&A and related financings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonathan Birenbaum; Mike Pikiel


Autres avocats clés:

Laurae Rossi; Patrick Selinger


Principaux clients

Axium Infrastructure


CIBC Bank USA


Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB)


Enfinity Global


First Citizens Bank & Trust Company


KeyBank National Association


MUFG Bank, Ltd.


Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale


RBC Capital Markets Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Enfinity Global in its sale of a 49% minority interest in a large-scale battery energy storage system to Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Ltd.
  • Represented Axium Infrastructure, an independent North American infrastructure portfolio management firm, in connection with its acquisition, and financing of the acquisition, of an additional 34.3% stake in Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC (WETT).
  • Advised RBC Capital Markets Corporation in the structuring of a new tax equity product involving the securitization of contracted tax credit transfer payments related to production tax credits generated by an underlying tax equity partnership.

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman advises lenders, sponsors, and institutional investors on renewable and alternative power matters, including project financings, tax credit monetizations, acquisitions, and divestitures involving wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The team supports clients across the structuring and financing of renewable energy assets and related strategic transactions. The practice is co-led by Paul Astolfi, who splits his time between Dallas and Chicago, and Dorina Yessios in New York. Astolfi advises financial institutions and investors on renewable energy financings, restructurings, and acquisitions. Katy McNeil in Chicago advises lenders, developers, and institutional investors on project financings and transactions involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets. Matthew Nesburn is no longer at the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul Astolfi; Dorina Yessios


Autres avocats clés:

Katy McNeil


Les références

‘Depth of the expertise, geographical coverage and quality of the people ’

‘They are nice people to deal with. Always available and commercial oriented’

Principaux clients

La Caisse (f/k/a CDPQ)


NORD/LB


First Citizens Bank & Trust Company


KeyBank


Banco Santander


Société Générale


Lloyds Bank


Apollo Global Management


ATLAS SP Partners


Denham Sustainable Infrastructure Capital


MUFG


Bank of America


Carlyle Infrastructure Group


Principaux dossiers


Akin

Akin is widely recognised for its comprehensive renewable and alternative power offering, advising across wind, solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects, with particular strength in project finance, tax equity and strategic transactions. The practice is co-headed by Matthew Kapinos in Houston, who guides clients through project development, acquisitions and joint ventures involving renewable assets, and Zachary Wittenberg in New York. Also in New York, Ikenna Emehelu advises lenders and sponsors on financing renewable projects. Vanessa Wilson focuses on clean energy M&A, financings and project development, including solar, wind and storage, and regularly advises corporate buyers on renewable energy procurement and power purchase agreements. Shariff Barakat in Washington DC advises on tax equity financings, while April Kim in Irvine handles tax credit and project transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Zachary Wittenberg; Ike Emehelu; Matt Kapinos


Autres avocats clés:

Vanessa Wilson; Shariff Barakat; April Kim


Les références

‘The team combines deep expertise in renewable and alternative power with a strong track record in complex financing and regulatory matters. As a client, I value Akin’s ability to navigate evolving energy markets, structure innovative deals, and deliver commercially focused solutions. Akin leads with innovation—leveraging technology for efficiency, offering flexible billing and fostering diversity and collaboration. Their approach ensures clients receive agile, forward-thinking advice aligned with the dynamic energy transition.’

‘Akin lawyers I work with offer deepening sector-specific insights and provide practical, commercially focused advice that enhances the client experience and differentiates Akin from other law firms.’

Principaux clients

Solar Landscape


HASI


Excelsior Renewable Energy Management Company LP


Southwest Airlines Co.


Goshe Energy Storage


Lydian Energy, LLC


Convergent Energy & Power Inc.


Industrial Development Funding, LLC


Sumitomo Corporation of Americas


First Ammonia, LLC


Velocys PLC


CIM Group LLC


Excelsior Energy Capital


Oystercatcher Solar, LLC


Climate United Fund, Inc. (CUF)


Cooperative Rabobank U.A


Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC


Pacifico Power LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Representation of Solar Landscape and its affiliates in 1) securing a $115 million credit facility from Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit to support the continued expansion of its community solar portfolio.
  • Represented HASI, a climate-focused investment firm, in connection the closing of a $207 million project financing for Vision RNG, comprising a $130 million construction facility and a $77 million investment tax credit (ITC) bridge loan.
  • Akin advises Excelsior Energy Capital in a range of complex transactions spanning project finance, tax equity, credit monetization, and structured lending including 1) the $1.3 billion financing package for the Faraday Solar project 2) in connection with a tax credit purchase agreement opposite The Cigna Group, and 3) a multiyear agreement with Fluence Energy to develop 2.2 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) infrastructure across the United States.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie combines strong transactional and financing capabilities with deep experience across renewable and alternative power technologies, including solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen and carbon capture. Clyde Rankin in New York advises sponsors and investors on project finance, joint ventures and acquisitions involving renewable and infrastructure assets. Chicago-based José Morán focuses on acquisitions, financings and development of solar, wind and storage portfolios, advising sponsors and lenders through all project stages. Also in Chicago, James O’Brien represents sponsors, investors and lenders on renewable project development and financing mandates. Stanislav Sirot, likewise in Chicago, advises on M&A, tax equity financings, joint ventures and project agreements across renewable energy, hydrogen and storage projects, supporting sponsors and investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Clyde Rankin; José Morán; James O’Brien; Stanislav Sirot


Les références

‘They have a comprehensive knowledge of different markets. it is a must-go firm in circumstances where our in-house understanding is limited on the assurance that they are almost always able to provide relevant advice.’ 

‘Jose Moran has a really vast experience for foreigner company in almost any energy business you may want to enter into in the US. he is extremely helpful in making you understand what « can fly ». ’

‘The team brings together a diverse mix of disciplines and backgrounds, enabling us to address complex issues with a holistic perspective.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd on the closing of the sale of Green Country Energy, LLC, a company owning and operating an approximately 795 MW combined-cycle power generation facility located in Oklahoma, to Public Service Company of Oklahoma for USD 730 million.
  • Represented Metrus Energy in its financing of energy efficient infrastructure upgrades at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
  • Represented J-POWER USA in in all aspects of the project development and project finance of J-POWER’s first utility scale renewable project in US, a strategic transaction for J-POWER USA to implement a strategy for transitioning from a conventional gas-fired power generation-centered business to a diversified business model focused on the development and operation of renewable energy projects in US.

Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP advises developers, utilities and investors on renewable and alternative power projects spanning solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen and carbon capture. Houston-based Ryan Holcomb co-leads the power transactions group and advises on acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures involving renewable and conventional power assets. Danielle M. Varnell is experienced in energy M&A and project development, including portfolio acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments across wind, solar and battery storage projects. Laura Sheldon, based in Washington DC, focuses on renewable energy transactions, advising on acquisitions, joint ventures and project development arrangements.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ryan Holcomb; Danielle Varnell


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Sheldon


Les références

‘The team is a hidden gem in the industry. Very knowledgeable about what is the current « market » and how to move deals to the finish line. ’

‘Danielle Varnell: super focused on solving issues and moving deals forward. Always able to bring an alternative idea forward when negotiations hit a sticking point. Clear communicator and very enjoyable to work with. Laura Sheldon: strong negotiator and able to cut to the heart of an issue. Great communicator who is passionate for her client.’

Principaux clients

Air Liquide USA, LLC


Brookfield Renewable


CPV Group


ENGIE North America Inc.


Equinor Wind


Global Infrastructure Partners


International bank


Kinder Morgan, Inc.


REH Company (formerly “The Sinclair Companies”)


Sol Systems LLC


Standard Solar Inc.


Suntory Global Spirits Inc.


Principaux dossiers


Clifford Chance

A key player in renewable and alternative power transactions, Clifford Chance advises investors, developers, infrastructure funds and financial institutions on M&A, project finance, development and tax equity matters. Lori Ann Bean, based in Washington DC, focuses on project and acquisition finance, representing lenders, sponsors and institutional participants in complex renewable and infrastructure financings. The practice is co-led by Anthony Giustini in Houston. Also in Houston, Jonathan Castelan advises on energy transition mandates, including carbon capture, hydrogen and renewable fuels, with experience spanning acquisitions, joint ventures and commercial arrangements. Houston-based David Stringer supports sponsors and investors on acquisitions, divestitures and development projects involving renewable energy and infrastructure assets, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across the clean energy lifecycle.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lori Ann Bean; Anthony Giustini


Autres avocats clés:

Jonathan Castelan; David Stringer


Les références

‘The team we work with is very knowledgeable on applicable subject matters and attentive to our needs and questions. They treat our needs as a priority. Our team is focused on innovative solutions to our issues as they arise. ’

‘The team we work with is very knowledgeable on applicable subject matters. We feel like we are receiving sound and competent advice. Our team provides appropriate solutions to unique legal matters that arise. We view them as a true collaborative partner.’

Principaux clients

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)


Export-Import Bank of the United States


U.S. Department of Energy


Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)


Proparco – the French development bank


AES Corporation


KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH


Aggreko / Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions


Heelstone Renewable Energy


Aligned Climate Capital


Partners Group


ExxonMobil


MUFG Bank, Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised ExxonMobil on multiple carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) agreements with third party emitters, including an agreement with Calpine Corporation, the nation’s largest producer of electricity from natural gas, to transport and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons per annum of carbon dioxide from Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center, a cogeneration facility near Houston, Texas.
  • Advised KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, MUFG Bank, Ltd., DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Export Development Canada, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, The Korea Development Bank, Asset Management One Alternative Investments Ltd, and Nippon Life Insurance Company on the US$800 million project financing of a 374MW solar project and 150MW/600MWh battery storage project located in Riverside County, California. The project is jointly owned by EDF Renewables North America and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland maintains a strong renewable and alternative power practice, advising developers, utilities and institutional investors on project development, financings and strategic transactions across solar, wind, energy storage and hydrogen assets. Atlanta-based Thomas Warren co-heads the global energy practice and leads the US clean energy projects team, advising on project development, M&A, tax equity structuring and power offtake arrangements. Also in Atlanta, Alyssa Walker focuses on renewable energy financings and corporate transactions, including power purchase agreements and acquisitions. Joseph Hall, based in Washington DC, brings regulatory expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure matters, advising on transmission, market regulation and compliance issues. The team is experienced in supporting clients on complex clean energy developments, financings and strategic transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas H. Warren


Autres avocats clés:

Alyssa Walker; Joseph Hall


Principaux clients

Pattern Energy Group


Enbridge Inc.


WEC Energy Group


ALLETE, Inc.


Shell Energy North America/Shell Oil Company


Mid-Atlantic Offshore Development, LLC


ALLETE Clean Energy, Inc.


Longroad Energy


Savion LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented WEC Energy Group on a wide range of strategic renewable and alternative energy transactions.
  • Advised Enbridge in connection with its interest in a 577MW ground-mounted solar facility development in the US state of Ohio through a joint venture and tax equity arrangement with EDF Renewables.
  • Representing Mid-Atlantic Offshore Development, LLC in its efforts to develop offshore wind transmission infrastructure.

Greenberg Traurig

With a fully integrated project finance and development platform, Greenberg Traurig advises developers, sponsors and investors on renewable and alternative power matters spanning project development, tax structuring, financings and M&A. The energy and natural resources practice is co-headed by William Garner, Kenneth Minesinger and Iskender Catto. New York-based David Gillespie focuses on renewable energy tax credits, project financings and M&A involving solar, wind, storage and other clean technologies. In Atlanta, Christine Steenman advises lenders and borrowers on project finance and related energy transactions, while C. Logan Anderson supports clients on tax credit transfer transactions and financing structures tied to renewable energy investments, strengthening the firm’s ability to advise across the evolving clean energy landscape.

Responsables de la pratique:

William Garner; Kenneth Minesinger; Iskender Catto


Autres avocats clés:

David Gillepie; Christine Steenman; C. Logan Anderson


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented U.S. Bank as transaction counsel through closing and continues to act as transaction counsel to its capacity as both Tax Equity Investor and Lender.
     
  • Representation of Ameren in the purchase of a 150MWs solar project from Invenergy at COD through a Build Transfer Agreement.
  • Representation of Ameren in the purchase of a 300MWs solar project from Invenergy at COD through a Build Transfer Agreement.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s renewable energy team is well regarded for advising developers, sponsors and lenders on complex clean power transactions spanning project development, financings and acquisitions. Co-headed by Jeff Schroeder in Washington DC and Eric Nedell in New York, the group supports clients across the full project lifecycle, including regulatory approvals, tax credit transactions and project financings involving solar, wind, biomass and hydroelectric assets. Schroeder focuses on domestic and international project finance and acquisitions of renewable energy assets and portfolios. Nedell advises lenders, sponsors and borrowers on energy financings and tax credit transfer transactions. Also in Washington DC, Ryan Ketchum advises on the development and financing of renewable energy and infrastructure projects, representing sponsors, lenders and institutional participants on cross-border clean energy mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jeffrey Schroeder; Eric Nedell


Autres avocats clés:

Ryan Ketchum


Les références

‘Top legal skills and always on top of things. Very well aware of market standard and very good in negotiations’

‘Hunton has competent and dedicated energy industry lawyers. This firm is a go-to firm for cross-border energy practice.’

‘The team that we worked with on DFC’s financings in India is extremely collaborative and always endeavours to delivera quality product’

Principaux clients

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)


U.S. Department of Energy and Commerce


Nuclear Power Plants Authority of Egypt (NPPA)


Exus NA Holdings LLC


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Development Finance Institute (DFIC) Inc. (FinDev Canada)


Netherlands Development Finance Institution (FMO)


Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. (DBJ)


Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited (Sagicor)


REV-Up Ventures


Core Tech International (Guam)


Government of Ethiopia


Anzana Electric Group (Formerly Virunga Power Holdings Limited)


Sevana Bioenergy


CIFI Latam, S.A


Providence Advisors Limited


Government of Uzbekistan


Ferrovial SE


Dana Incorporated


FCC Environmental Services


Potomac Energy Center, LLC


Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Cooperation Economique S.A. (Proparco)


Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)


United States International Development Finance Corporation


American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)


U.S. Department of Energy and Commerce


Nuclear Power Plants Authority of Egypt (NPPA)


Exus NA Holdings LLC


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Development Finance Institute (DFIC) Inc. (FinDev Canada)


Netherlands Development Finance Institution (FMO)


Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. (DBJ)


Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited (Sagicor)


REV-Up Ventures


Core Tech International (Guam)


Government of Ethiopia


Anzana Electric Group (Formerly Virunga Power Holdings Limited)


Sevana Bioenergy


CIFI Latam, S.A


Providence Advisors Limited


Government of Uzbekistan


Ferrovial SE


Dana Incorporated


FCC Environmental Services


Potomac Energy Center, LLC


Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Cooperation Economique S.A. (Proparco)


Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)


United States International Development Finance Corporation


American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)


U.S. Department of Energy and Commerce


Nuclear Power Plants Authority of Egypt (NPPA)


Exus NA Holdings LLC


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Development Finance Institute (DFIC) Inc. (FinDev Canada)


Netherlands Development Finance Institution (FMO)


Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. (DBJ)


Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited (Sagicor)


REV-Up Ventures


Core Tech International (Guam)


Government of Ethiopia


Anzana Electric Group (Formerly Virunga Power Holdings Limited)


Sevana Bioenergy


CIFI Latam, S.A


Providence Advisors Limited


Government of Uzbekistan


Ferrovial SE


Dana Incorporated


FCC Environmental Services


Potomac Energy Center, LLC


Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Cooperation Economique S.A. (Proparco)


Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)


United States International Development Finance Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the sponsors, Rev-Up Ventures, in connection with the development of a proposed 200 megawatt solar photovoltaic and 800 megawatt hour battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Zambia.
  • Advidsed The Government of Ethiopia’s recently established Directorate General for Public-Private Partnerships engaged IFC to advise it on (i) two bidding rounds of PV solar projects, (ii) two utility-scale wind projects that will be based on the Scaling Wind platform, and (iii) the development and financing of an additional utility scale solar project. The utility-scale projects will total up to a maximum of 250 MW.
  • Represented Exus North America Holdings LLC in connection with its acquisition of the Highland North, Twin Ridges, and Patton wind farms, totalling 244MW, from Vitol, as well as related debt and tax equity financings for the three wind farms that are currently being re-powered. Hunton provided holistic advice on the transaction, including with respect to environmental permitting advice, energy regulatory guidance, and real estate issues.

Husch Blackwell LLP

Demonstrating strength across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, Husch Blackwell LLP advises developers, sponsors and investors on the development, financing and operation of wind, solar and battery storage assets. The team is experienced in handling project financings, acquisitions and commercial arrangements supporting clean energy infrastructure. Anna Kimbrell in Kansas City represents developers and owners on the acquisition, development and financing of wind and solar projects nationwide. Jai Khanna in Chicago focuses on project finance transactions involving renewable assets, advising sponsors, lenders and investors on complex financing structures. Also in Chicago, Matthew Bonovich brings extensive experience across the lifecycle of renewable projects, advising on acquisitions, joint ventures, power purchase agreements and other commercial arrangements supporting wind, solar and energy storage developments.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anna Kimbrell


Autres avocats clés:

Jai Khanna; Matt Bonovich


Les références

‘The team has a great depth of knowledge in all matters pertaining to renewable development. We rely heavily on their expertise on all matters pertaining to land, procurement, and financing work to support the development, construction, and financing of our projects. The team is especially responsive and available. We’ve worked with them for years and have always found the experience to be fantastic.’

Principaux clients

Energix – Renewable Energies Ltd.


Pine Creek Renewables


Invenergy


Hecate


Eolian


Invenergy


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Invenergy in the build transfer sale of its 107MW Foxtrot Solar Project in Missouri to Evergy, a public utility with operations in Missouri and Kansas.
  • Represented Hecate in the build transfer sale of its 360MW Sunfish 2 Solar Project in Michigan to Consumers Energy, a large public utility in Michigan.
  • Represented a Pine Creek Renewables, a regional landfill gas developer, in the sale of 2024 Section 48 investment tax credits worth $21.9 million.

K&L Gates

Offering comprehensive support across renewable energy transactions, K&L Gates advises on project acquisitions and dispositions, portfolio sales, joint ventures and tax equity and tax credit matters. John Crossley in Kansas City leads the energy, infrastructure and resources practice, focusing on the development, acquisition and financing of wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen projects. Kimberly Frank in Washington DC co-leads the power practice and brings regulatory expertise supporting renewable generation and market participation. Also in Kansas City, Brogan Sullivan concentrates on tax equity financings and tax credit transactions for clean energy developers and investors. Jim Goettsch, also based in Kansas City, advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and financings involving renewable and alternative power assets. Maria Faconti in Austin supports developers and investors on regulatory compliance and energy transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Crossley; Kimberly Frank; Brogan Sullivan


Autres avocats clés:

Maria Faconti


Principaux clients

Acciona Energy USA Global, LLC


CIT, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company


Greenbacker Capital Management


Morgan Stanley Renewables


Wells Fargo


Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch


Natixis, New York Branch


Societe Générale Corporate and Investment Bank


Ørsted Onshore North America, LLC


Scout Clean Energy, LLC


Clearlight Energy


Longroad Energy


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) during the negotiations of a physical power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, the first true bilateral fusion PPA and the largest fusion deal in history.
  • Advised on hybrid tax equity financing of a portfolio of storage and solar projects by Ormat (Arrowleaf and Lower Rio) which consists of a 60MW storage project, a 35MW storage project, and 42MW of solar projects, the first of its kind for Ormat’s portfolio, which will optimize the projects economics and profitability to support their long-term growth.
  • Represented Morgan Stanley Renewables with respect to their tax equity investment in a 185MW/400MWh battery energy storage project in Nevada being developed by Estuary Power,which will supply power to four key Nevada customers (MGM Resorts International, Overton Power District, Caesars Entertainment, & Wynn Las Vegas).

McGuireWoods LLP

Offering a well-rounded renewables capability,McGuireWoods LLP advises developers, utilities and investors on the development, acquisition, financing and sale of renewable energy projects, with particular strength in wind, solar and battery storage matters. Richmond-based Michael Woodard  co-leads the renewable energy practice and concentrates on M&A, project finance and corporate transactions involving renewable energy assets and portfolios. Also in Richmond, co-head Brennen Keene focuses on real estate and land use matters, advising developers and infrastructure investors on site acquisition, permitting and project development issues. Houston-based Durham McCormick supports the practice with tax structuring advice for renewable energy transactions, assisting sponsors and investors with tax-efficient project financings and investment structures across a range of clean energy technologies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Woodard; Brennen Keene; Durham McCormick


Les références

‘This team has deep knowledge of the energy transactions market, which they leverage to help set client expectations and negotiate deal parameters.’

 

Principaux clients

Dominion Energy, Inc.


Sol Systems


East Point Energy


Virginia Electric and Power Company


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Sol Systems in the $345 million financing of the historic Tilden Solar project, a 182-megawatt solar facility in Randolph County, Illinois.
  • Represented Dominion Energy in the sale of 50% noncontrolling equity partner interest in its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project to Stonepeak for $3 billion upon closing and following closing 50% of the remaining capital necessary will be provided to fund construction of CVOW, provided the total project cost, excluding financing costs, is less than $11.3 billion.
  • Represents Dominion Energy on contracts with an aggregate value, to date, of approximately $7 billion to construct a 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW-C) commercial project.

O'Melveny

At O'Melveny, the project development and real estate team is a key adviser on renewable and alternative energy matters, supporting clients on transactions spanning project acquisitions, construction, and financing. Its broad experience across clean energy technologies, including solar, wind, battery storage and hydrogen, has enabled the practice to establish strong relationships with financial institutions, sponsors and developers. Jeff Hoffner in Los Angeles concentrates on tax equity and tax credit transfer transactions. Dallas-based Jason Schumacher co-chairs the Energy Industry Group. In New York, Junaid Chida handles complex financings and M&A involving renewable assets, while Maria Von Schack and Alexander Roberts focus on project finance and the development of clean energy projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jeff Hoffner; Jason Schumacher


Autres avocats clés:

Junaid Chida;Maria Von Shack; Alexander Roberts


Les références

‘People are adept at coming up with creative solutions or willing to try client’s solutions to problems. Open to working collaboratively.’

‘Teamwork, know my business, willing to take a stand’

Principaux dossiers


Paul Hastings LLP

At Paul Hastings LLP, the energy and infrastructure practice is well regarded for advising developers, sponsors, lenders and investors on renewable and conventional power projects across their full lifecycle. The team regularly handles financings, acquisitions, joint ventures and project development involving solar, wind, battery storage and hydrogen assets. New York-based Robert Freedman and Gregory Tan co-head the practice, bringing extensive experience in project finance, restructurings and complex infrastructure financings. In Houston, Luis Gomar advises sponsors and investors on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and structured investments involving energy and infrastructure assets, with a particular focus on private equity-backed transactions in the renewables space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robert Freedman; rGregory Tan


Autres avocats clés:

Luis Gomar


Les références

‘They are pragmatic and solutions-oriented. They know what matters to their clients and are able to advise them appropriately. Above that, they are all personable and great people to work with.’

Principaux clients

Jeffries


CIBC


Mizuho


Crédit Agricole Corporate


SMBC


SAFFIRE Renewables


MUFG


BNP Paribas


BP Products North America


Algonquin Power


Buckeye Partners


Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure


Crusoe Energy


Rabobank


Truist Bank


Principaux dossiers


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Renewable power and energy transition mandates remain a core strength of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, with the team advising clients across the development, financing and acquisition of clean energy assets. Its multidisciplinary approach integrates tax, regulatory, environmental and project finance expertise, enabling comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of solar, wind, battery storage and other alternative power projects. Los Angeles-based John Leonti guides clients through complex transactions in the power sector, while Christine Byrnes in New York focuses on financings and restructurings involving renewable energy projects, including tax equity and joint venture arrangements. In Portland, Adam Kobos advises developers, sponsors and investors on the tax structuring of renewable energy investments, including partnership flips, sale-leasebacks and other incentive-driven transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Leonti; Christine Byrnes


Autres avocats clés:

Adam Kobos


Principaux clients

Greenflash Infrastructure LLC


UBS Asset Management


Goldman Sachs


Competitive Power Ventures


Huntington National Bank


EDP Renewables North America


NextEra Energy Resources, LLC


Plus Power


Deriva Energy


Serena Energy


M&T Bank


Sabanci Renewables, Inc.


Geronimo Power


Southern Power Company


Nightpeak Energy


Stonehenge Capital Company


Sumitomo Corporation of Americas


Engie North America


Energix US, LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Enel Green Power North American in connection with the execution of a distribution, exchange, and purchase agreement with Gulf Pacific Power to expand its renewable capacity in the U.S.
  • Advised EDF Renewables North America on the structuring of regulatory and commercial documentation for a first-of-its-kind, behind-the-meter transaction supporting the company’s Texas Direct Air Capture park.
  • Documented and negotiated loan credit facility for Peregrine Energy Solutions, LLC from insurance accounts managed by KKR that can provide financing for up to$250 million in assets.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

With standout strength in tax equity and tax credit monetisation, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a key adviser on renewable and alternative power transactions spanning solar, wind, biomass and energy transition assets. The team is well regarded for structuring complex financings, PPAs and M&A involving projects and portfolios. Co-headed by Archie Fallon in Houston, Eric Pogue in Dallas and New York, and Blake Winburne in Houston, the group combines deep transactional expertise. Pogue is a leading figure in large-scale renewable financings, while Winburne advises on complex infrastructure investments. Fallon focuses on strategic transactions, including M&A and joint ventures across the renewables space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Archie Fallon; Eric Pogue; Blake Winburne


Les références

‘This practice is bar none one of the best practices that I work with as a tax insurance broker. They are incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and innovative. In addition, they zealously represent their clients interests and think creatively in order to arrive at solutions in order to help get deals done. I routinely recommend them to clients without hesitation. ’

‘Eric Pogue – Eric is incredibly knowledgeable and prompt in responding to any comments or questions. He is an extremely creative thinker and problem solver and zealously advocates on his clients’ behalf. Eric has been involved on some of the largest transactions in the space and has tirelessly worked to get these deals across the finish line. I routinely recommend to my clients that they work with Eric and his team. ’

 

Principaux clients

DRW Energy Trading


Environmental Banc & Exchange


LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC


Macquarie Bank Limited


Morgan Stanley Renewables


SolAmerica Energy


Valor Infrastructure Partners, LLC


Principaux dossiers


Ballard Spahr LLP

The team at Ballard Spahr LLP represents a range of producers and distributors as well as underwriters, private issuers, and other investors in energy assets. Its practice spans project development matters, project finance, public power and utility finance. Practice co-head Patrick Gillard, in Philadelphia, leads in the firm’s energy and project finance groups, and has longstanding experience handling transactions involving electric power assets including solar, wind, and other renewable generating facilities. Also in Philadelphia, co-head Randall Towers leads the bioenergy team and often supports governmental entities, borrowers, underwriters and purchasers. Katie Leesman, in Washington DC, has a focus on energy project finance, public-private partnerships, and federal and state regulatory matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrick Gillard; Randall Towers; Katie Leesman


Autres avocats clés:

Bruce Johnson; Harry Weiss; Brendan Collins; Lea Phillips


Principaux clients

Constellation Energy Generation LLC


Exelon Corporation


University of Florida


Green Development, LLC


ClimeCo LLC


Exelon Corporation, Calpine Corporation, Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc., National Grid Generation LLC, Advanced Emission Solutions, Inc., and its subsidiaries


Invenergy LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Serving as environmental, environmental litigation, and permitting counsel to Invenergy as developer of the Lackawanna Energy Center, a $1.2 billion 1500 megawatt combined cycle natural gas fired power plant in Jessup, Pennsylvania, as well as other renewable energy projects in multiple states.
  • Representing ClimeCo in a variety of transactions, asset purchases and carbon credit development projects.
  • Represented multiple clients in litigation challenging EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and related rulemakings in the D.C. Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Operating from New York, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP  brings strong capabilities across renewable and energy transition matters, advising financial institutions, private equity sponsors, utilities and infrastructure investors on acquisitions, joint ventures and complex financings involving solar, wind, storage and emerging clean technologies. Practice head Andrew Compton focuses on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and financings across the energy transition sector, representing sponsors, corporates and lenders. Will Kim advises on the acquisition, development and financing of renewable and infrastructure projects, acting for private equity firms, sponsors and financial institutions. April Kent supports clients on the development, financing and disposition of renewable energy and infrastructure assets, strengthening the firm’s transactional capabilities across the clean energy lifecycle.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Compton


Autres avocats clés:

Will Kim; April Kent


Principaux clients

Brookfield Renewables


Ciardelli Investments


Deriva Energy


Elia/WindGrid


First Solar


Southern Power Company


Syrah Resources


TotalEnergies SE


Various Financial Institutions


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Westinghouse and Brookfield in the strategic partnership with the U.S. Government and Cameco to construct at least $80 billion of new nuclear reactors, accelerating the growth of nuclear energy and advancement of investment into AI capabilities in the United States.
  • Representing Elia Group, and its subsidiary WindGrid, in connection with ongoing matters related to its acquisition of a material minority stake in energyRe, the renewables and transmission development arm of Related, in February 2024.
  • Represented Syrah and Twigg Exploration & Mining in their loan from the DFC and Syrah and Syrah Technologies in their loan from the DOE.

Dentons

Operating from Washington DC, the renewable and alternative power team at Dentons advises energy companies, investors and public sector clients on project development, financings, M&A and tax equity matters across a range of clean energy technologies. The group also brings strength in regulatory, environmental and permitting issues affecting renewable energy projects. Practice head Clinton Vince focuses on energy litigation and regulatory proceedings, while Emma Hand is noted for administrative appeals and advising on renewable energy generation. Justin Mirabal advises energy clients on regulatory, project finance and transactional matters, with particular expertise in FERC proceedings, compliance and power supply arrangements.

Responsables de la pratique:

Clinton Vince


Autres avocats clés:

Emma Hand; Justin Mirabal


Les références

‘Great expertise abd service.’

‘Clint Vince is the premier attorney in the energy business.’

 

Principaux dossiers


Linklaters LLP

Project finance and development remain central to the renewable energy offering at Linklaters LLP, which advises sponsors, lenders and export credit agencies on project financings, acquisitions and joint ventures across clean power technologies. New York-based practice head Marius Griskonis focuses on complex renewable project and portfolio transactions. In Washington DC, Michael Rodgers advises on wind, solar, fuel cell and carbon capture projects, with particular strength in tax credit structures. Also in New York, Lauren Bachtel handles environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for renewable developments, while Washington DC-based Diana Jeschke represents clients in FERC proceedings and regulatory matters affecting renewable energy projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marius Griskonis


Autres avocats clés:

Michael Rodgers; Laren Bachtel; Diana Jeschke


Les références

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable team- helpful industry feedback.’

‘I have worked with Marius Griskonis quite a bit. He is a very thorough attorney who explains key concepts vary clearly and helps in tough negotiations with our clients.’

‘Lauren Bachtel is the primary partner with whom I work. She has a deep knowledge of my issues and business drivers. She anticipates my needs and brings in the proper additional expertise when I ask for it.’

Principaux clients

Advanced Power U.S. Energy Holdings


Attentive Energy


Avantus


East West Bank


Elia Group SA/NV


Eni Plenitude S.p.A.


Largo Inc


Mizuho


RWE


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented RWE, a leading renewable energy company, in its new partnership with Peabody (NYSE: BTU) to strategically advance renewable energy projects by repurposing reclaimed land previously used for mining. The transaction leverages RWE’s extensive expertise in developing and operating clean energy projects and Peabody’s significant land resources, particularly in the Midwest, along with its industry-leading reclamation capabilities.
  • Advised LD Celulose S.A. (“LD Celulose”), LD Florestal S.A. (“LD Florestal”) and LD Celulose International (“LD International”) as lead counsel on the complex and innovative US$1 billion refinancing of their existing debt.
  • Advised Largo Inc. (« Largo »), a Canadian-headquartered vanadium supplier, on the establishment of a joint venture with Stryten Energy, an energy storage business, to manufacture vanadium electrolyte and develop vanadium redox flow battery (“VRFB”) solutions (the “JV”).

Nossaman LLP

Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance underpin the renewable energy practice at Nossaman LLP, which advises developers and investors on project development, acquisitions and environmental matters across solar, wind and hydroelectric projects. Seattle-based Svend Brandt-Erichsen focuses on permitting, compliance and regulatory issues affecting energy and natural resource developments. In Texas, Brooke Marcus assists renewable energy clients with compliance under key environmental statutes, including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. Rebecca Hays Barho, also in Texas, advises on natural resource and land use matters, with particular emphasis on federal environmental permitting and regulatory requirements impacting renewable energy projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Svend Brandt-Erichsen


Autres avocats clés:

Brooke Marcus; Rebecca Hays Barho


Principaux clients

Cordelio Services, LLC


Spearmint Energy


Avangrid Renewables


AES


Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition (EWAC)


Panamint


Engie North America


Scout Clean Energy


Terraform Power Operating Company


Southern Power Company


Williamson County Conservation Foundation


Northland


Siskiyou County, California


Ioneer USA Corporation


Pattern Energy


Northwest Clean Air Agency


Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition


Electron Hydro LLC


Cordelio Services, LLC


Spearmint Energy


Avangrid Renewables


AES


Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition (EWAC)


Panamint


Engie North America


Scout Clean Energy


Terraform Power Operating Company


Southern Power Company


Williamson County Conservation Foundation


Northland


Siskiyou County, California


Ioneer USA Corporation


Pattern Energy


Northwest Clean Air Agency


Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition


Electron Hydro LLC


Principaux dossiers


Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Covering the full lifecycle of renewable and alternative energy projects, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP advises clients on project development, financings and acquisitions across emerging and established clean technologies. The practice is co-led by David McCullough and Jeff Merrifield in Washington DC. In San Francisco, Alicia McKnight represents borrowers and financial institutions on project financings, acquisitions and strategic transactions involving energy and infrastructure assets. Washington DC-based Elina Teplinsky advises on complex transactional and regulatory matters affecting advanced energy projects, while Michael Lepre focuses on commercial and regulatory matters relating to major energy developments. Shellka Arora-Coxis no longer at the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

David McCullough; Jeff Merrifield


Autres avocats clés:

Alicia McKinght; Elina Teplinsky; Michael Lepre


Principaux clients

Kozloduy NPP New Build


92 Ventures


NorthStar Group Services, Inc.


Huture Ltd.


Abilene Christian University


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on all phases of the development, structuring and construction of the new build of two AP-1000 nuclear reactors in Bulgaria.
  • Advised 92 Ventures, a Copenhagen-based nuclear-focused investment firm, in its investment in Steady Energy, a Finnish innovator in small modular reactor (SMR) solutions.
  • Advising NorthStar Group in its acquisition of the 1600-acre Vallecitos Nuclear Center in California from GE Hitachi.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

With a strong foothold in renewable and alternative power, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP advises sponsors, investors and developers on project development, financings and M&A across solar, wind, energy storage, carbon capture and low-carbon fuels. The team is well-versed in supporting clients through the full lifecycle of energy transition assets, delivering commercially focused solutions on complex transactions. Washington DC-based practice head Aryan Moniri leads the global Energy and Infrastructure Projects Group, advising on the development, financing and acquisition of innovative and large-scale energy transition projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aryan Moniri


Principaux clients

Pattern Energy


Ripple Labs


Summit Ridge Energy


TransAlta


Barclays


Urban Grid


Linea Energy


MN8 Energy


RBC Community Investments


Principaux dossiers


Steptoe LLP

Regulatory, financing and transactional capabilities define the renewable energy offering at Steptoe LLP, which advises developers, lenders and investors across the full lifecycle of clean energy projects. In Washington DC, Daniel Mullen focuses on FERC enforcement, regulatory compliance and investigations affecting energy market participants. Also in Washington DC, Timothy Moran advises sponsors and investors on the development, financing and acquisition of renewable energy assets, including solar, wind and storage projects. New York-based Philip Corsello represents lenders, sponsors and investors on complex renewable energy financings, including tax equity, portfolio financings and sustainability-linked credit facilities.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Mullen; Timothy  Moran; Phil Corsello


Principaux clients

Natixis, New York Branch/ Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB)


KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.


First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company


Vantage Infrastructure USA Inc.


Center For Houston’s Future


Eversource


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Natixis, New York Branch as the lenders, as well as the arrangers, agents, issuing banks and sustainability coordinator, in connection with the closing of a $2.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility in favor of Invenergy Renewables Operating I LLC (Invenergy).
  • Counsel to Vantage Infrastructure USA Inc. as arranger and lender in connection with a senior secured financing of FlashParking, Inc.’s, in particular its portfolio and development of electric vehicle charging and parking assets. The facility will support and expand the developer’s expansion of its portfolio of EV charging stations at its parking facilities and its ambitious goals for energy transition-related expansion across its parking facilities.
  • Counsel to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company as mandated lead arranger, administrative agent, and collateral agent in connection with an assumption and combined amendment, restatement, extension and increase of two senior secured project finance credit facilities for Battery Storage Holdings, LLC, as Borrower, and Sparks Battery Holdings, LLC and Sparks Battery Holdings 2, LLC (and certain affiliates) as guarantors.