Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional
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Amis, Patel & Brewer, LLP represented R3 Renewables in the development financing facility of up to $71 million for a portfolio of eight solar plus battery energy storage facilities totalling 3.3GW of solar generation and 1.6GW of battery storage capacity.
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Unique, deep industry expertise and focus allows APB to give highly commercial and practical legal advice.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalAPB has a strong grasp of the issues and provide pragmatic advice allowing for the handling of matters expeditiously.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalThe firm provides proactive and dedicated attention to our needs and is able to work on tight timelines. Such a specialized approach makes APB stand out and a go-to external counsel resource.
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners 
R Thomas Amis
Thomas Amis, chair of the firm, has a strong track record assisting clients in the renewable power sector across the whole project life-cycle from financing and development to sales and acquisitions.
Tom has wisdom, he is that guy that has been around the block a thousand times and done so many transactions. He gave very good strategic advice and what to focus on and what not to.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalTom's experience in project finance has been invaluable and I appreciate his hands-on approach to the deal.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Nikesh R Patel
Nikesh Patel is highly regarded for his broad expertise spanning the renewables industry. He is regularly sought out for assistance with the development, financing and sale of wind, solar and battery storage projects.
Nikesh is incredibly good at understanding where the market is and is incredibly adept at negotiating with counterparties.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalNikesh is very knowledgeable and efficient and also has just been extremely responsive.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalNikesh invests a lot of time in understanding his clients and has a very personalized, efficient approach to working.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalNikesh is very creative and is a more commercial-oriented attorney who is very keen to find a solution.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Rusty Brewer
Rusty Brewer has expertise spanning the development, financing, acquisition and sale of wind and solar projects. He represents both developers and investors. Rusty is very focused on achieving objectives and has an excellent knowledge of the market. He's very versatile and adaptable to any situation.
Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondentGlobalRusty is a really business-minded attorney.
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