About

Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton’s energy and infrastructure practice advises sponsors, lenders, investors, independent power producers, government agencies, and other project participants on the development, acquisition, and financing of capital-intensive energy projects (including a substantial portion of the wind and solar projects that are financed in the United States). Hunton has a deep bench of attorneys with decades of experience representing clients on transportation, water and sewer, telecommunications, mining, nuclear, and other infrastructure projects across the US, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

In addition, the firm regularly advises on the formation of wholesale market energy systems, capital markets, and commercial and structured financings and public-private partnerships. The firm’s lawyers represent clients through an effective, multidisciplinary approach that offers a broad range of experience in financing, tax, environmental and land use, FERC and energy regulation, project development, and real estate, allowing the firm to provide seamless representation across the life of project.

Chambers Review

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Projects: Agency Financing - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is highly respected for its work on tax equity matters in the renewables space, where the team frequently represents large financial institutions. It garners praise for its deep understanding of the tax code and knowledge of key federal actors. The firm appears on high-stakes conventional power facility development and financing, on which it acts for sponsor-side and lender-side clients. It offers additional strength representing clients in complex PPP transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as project counsel to Amtrak in connection with it’s NYC Penn Station Transformation PPP Project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Silva
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Alejandro Silva
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Band 1

Alejandro Silva routinely assists with the financing of infrastructure projects such as those in the energy and agriculture sectors. He has a particular focus on matters in Latin America.

David Horner
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David Horner
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Band 1
David Horner has considerable experience advising on the financing and development of PPP infrastructure projects.

David is highly professional and strategic in his approach.

David works diligently on behalf of his clients in a commercial manner, focused on trying to bring deals to completion.

Jamie Head
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Jamie Head
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Band 1
Jamie Head is noted for his strength assisting public and private industry participants with infrastructure financings. He has strength in PPP transactions pertaining to transportation and utility assets.
Jeff Schroeder
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Jeff Schroeder
2
Band 2
Jeff Schroeder is head of the firm's energy and infrastructure practice. He has considerable expertise in project finance and development, particularly in the renewables sector.
John O'Neill
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John O'Neill
2
Band 2

John O'Neill counsels clients on the financing and development of projects spanning the social infrastructure and transportation sectors.

John O'Neill has a one-of-one combination of experience, diplomacy and good sense.

John is a great deal lawyer, who is a pleasure to work with and focused on resolving commercial issues.

Geoffrey Lorenz
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Geoffrey Lorenz
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Band 3

Geoffrey Lorenz handles the financing and acquisition of US solar and wind assets for investor clients.

Geoffrey Lorenz is a fantastic lawyer with good commercial sense.

Andrej Micovic
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Andrej Micovic
4
Band 4
Andrej Micovic's PPP practice sees him advise on a range of transport infrastructure projects including railways, bridges and stations.
Laura Ellen Jones
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Laura Ellen Jones
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Band 4
Laura Ellen Jones is an impressive performer in the renewables sector, providing expert advice on a broad array of tax credit matters relating to the development and financing of solar, wind, biomass and other assets.
Ryan Pedraza
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Ryan Pedraza
4
Band 4
Ryan Pedraza is a development and finance lawyer with a focus on PPP projects in the infrastructure space. He is experienced across a range of transportation projects including railways, roads and bridges.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Projects

Jeff Schroeder
2
Jeff Schroeder
2
Band 2
Projects: Agency Financing

Alejandro Silva
1
Alejandro Silva
1
Band 1
Jamie Head
1
Jamie Head
1
Band 1
Projects: PPP

David Horner
1
David Horner
1
Band 1
John O'Neill
2
John O'Neill
2
Band 2
Andrej Micovic
4
Andrej Micovic
4
Band 4
Ryan Pedraza
4
Ryan Pedraza
4
Band 4
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

Jeff Schroeder
2
Jeff Schroeder
2
Band 2
Geoffrey Lorenz
3
Geoffrey Lorenz
3
Band 3
Laura Ellen Jones
4
Laura Ellen Jones
4
Band 4

Members

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Benjamin Cooper

Carl von Merz

David Horner

David Horner

Head of Department

Douglas Dua

Eric Nedell

Head of Department

George Dempsy

Gregory Lang

Henry Jin

Jamie Head

Jamie Head

Head of Department

Ryan Ketchum

Vera Rechsteiner

William Newton

Industries

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Agency Finance

Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure

Electricity

Energy

Mining and Minerals

Nuclear

Oil and Gas

Project Finance and Development

Public Private Partnerships

Renewable Energy and Clean Power

Traditional Power