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Kirkland & Ellis

Projects: Power

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Kirkland & Ellis

Rankings

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Projects: Power - USA

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a robust oil and gas practice focusing on lender-side representations across the upstream and midstream sectors. It possesses expertise spanning a broad array of structured finance solutions to meet clients' development and acquisition goals. The firm offers further strength in the financing of traditional power assets. It has a strong group of attorneys handling complex financing in the renewable energy space, including solar, battery storage and on and offshore wind assets.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised Aypa Power in its $550 million portfolio debt and tax equity financing for the construction and operations of its utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland and Ellis is very responsive and they will always meet expectations in terms of deadlines.

    Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • I have found the Kirkland team extremely helpful, very insightful and give excellent advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Robert Eberhardt
    Band 1Robert Eberhardt

    Robert Eberhardt

    Robert Eberhardt has a strong track record of handling financing and hedging agreements involving solar, wind and other energy projects.
    • Robert is a uniquely excellent lawyer in that he understands all the parts of complicated transactions.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Rohit Chaudhry
    Band 1Rohit Chaudhry

    Rohit Chaudhry

    Rohit Chaudhry has an impressive track record representing lenders in sophisticated financing arrangements for projects in the oil and gas and renewables sectors. He provides adroit counsel on both smaller distributed asset developments and large utility-scale projects.
  • Band 2Christopher Peponis
    Band 2Christopher Peponis

    Christopher Peponis

    Christopher Peponis is noted for his capabilities in the financing of energy projects, with a particular expertise in LNG assets.
    • Chris brings real deal experiences to the table and is able to leverage those and help find a solution. He does not sit back, but rather puts solutions forward to resolve roadblocks.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
    • Chris is impeccable, with ample expertise and is able to handle complex negotiations and deliver high quality contracts on budget and on time.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
    • Christopher is one of the most intelligent attorneys I've ever worked with. His unique commercial background coupled with legal expertise makes him an exceptional partner in the LNG space.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Tatiana Monastyrskaya
    Band 2Tatiana Monastyrskaya

    Tatiana Monastyrskaya

    Tatiana Monastyrskaya has notable expertise in energy project finance and development, with a particular focus on oil pipelines.
    • Tatiana's business acumen is a strength, I've always been impressed with her ability to navigate complex transactions and how to push processes forward.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Kristin Mendoza
    Band 3Kristin Mendoza

    Kristin Mendoza

    Kristin Mendoza focuses her practice handling M&A in the energy space. She is particularly skilled at navigating the acquisition of and investment in companies with a significant renewable energy portfolio.
    • Kristin is incredibly technically proficient and fun to work with.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Adam Griffin
    Band 4Adam Griffin

    Adam Griffin

    Adam Griffin's projects practice covers debt and tax equity financings of renewable energy assets including battery storage and solar.

    • Adam is very practical in his guidance to advocate a path forward. He is a strong attorney and knows the law, subject area and the market well.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
    • Adam delivers unique and creative solutions to issues on extremely tight timelines and does so with a smile on his face, backed by a sharp wit and sense of humor that cuts through tension.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
    • Adam is solution-orientated in trying to meet the needs of the client and the counterparty. He's very practical in his guidance to advocate a path forward. He knows the subject area and market well.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Michael Masri
    Band 4Michael Masri

    Michael Masri

    Michael Masri is commended for his expertise in renewable tax credits for large solar and wind projects.
  • Band 4Roald Nashi
    Band 4Roald Nashi

    Roald Nashi

    Roald Nashi has wide-ranging project financing experience and regularly represents clients with interests in LNG, solar, pipeline and traditional power projects.
    • Roald is the crème de la crème of lawyers in terms of intellectual ability. He has a good knack for helping frame things for both sides in thoughtful way.

      Projects: Power respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Sam Kamyans
    Band 4Sam Kamyans

    Sam Kamyans

    Sam Kamyans handles tax equity financing of energy infrastructure with a particular focus on renewable energy assets.

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