Bracewell LLP, Projects | Chambers USA Profile

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Bracewell has one of the world’s most experienced project practices focused on energy and infrastructure transactions. These kinds of large-scale and complex projects are subject to a range of challenges, including multifaceted commercial arrangements, finance structuring issues, multiple levels of governmental regulation and other execution challenges. Clients rely on Bracewell to help them achieve their most ambitious project goals. Lawyers provide business and strategic advice to assist our clients in structuring, negotiating, and documenting the full array of project financing agreements tailored to each client’s needs.

In addition, Bracewell provides a comprehensive offering for projects in or related to the energy sector, given the number of lawyers who are focused on each aspect of this sector. Being dedicated to energy, Bracewell possesses unparalleled knowledge of (i) the energy markets, (ii) the critical legal and commercial issues that our clients are facing, and (iii) how best to address those challenges to allow our clients to execute on project financings in an increasingly challenging environment efficiently.

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Projects: PPP - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bracewell LLP has a skilled oil and gas practice that is frequently seen on upstream and midstream asset development. One of its major strengths is gas and liquids pipeline finance and construction. The firm is also competent on downstream projects covering refineries and petrochemical facilities. The firm regularly handles the sale and acquisition of portfolios and single asset renewable energy projects. The firm has further capabilities in the PPP space handling projects such as schools, highways and higher education utilities.

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Work Highlights

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Bracewell LLP represented Competitive Power Ventures in the acquisition of four operating wind farms in Maine from Patriot Renewables and other project owners.

Strengths

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"The Bracewell team have an excellent command of precedents and how the market is evolving."

Projects: PPP respondent
USA

"The Bracewell team have an excellent command of precedents and how the market is evolving."

Projects: PPP respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Danielle Varnell

Band 2

Danielle Varnell is sought out by industry clients for her skilled representation in the sale and acquisition of wind, solar and battery storage projects. She has additional strength in project development.

"Danielle is very smart and responsive and client-focused."

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G Alan Rafte

Band 2

Highly regarded for his oil and gas industry expertise, Alan Rafte frequently handles high value and complex project financing for prominent sector clients. He also advises on development aspects of upstream and midstream projects.

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Fernando Rodriguez Marin

Band 4

Fernando Rodriguez-Marin has deep experience representing lenders and investors in the bid process and the financing of PPP projects in the US. He has notable expertise in developments in the transportation sector.

"Fernando is a great lawyer; well-balanced in his considerations and always searching for solutions to resolve challenging issues for his clients."

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Nicolai J Sarad

Band 4

Nicolai Sarad has particular strengths advising on the PPP financing and development of large road projects alongside his broader infrastructure expertise.

"Nicolai is commercially asute."

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