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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is an internationally renowned projects group, esteemed for its representation of lenders and sponsors. The firm is hugely respected for midstream and downstream work in the oil and gas space. It is a leading practice on the development of renewable energy assets in the USA. The team has an exceptional capability for advising on projects involving gas-fired power plants and transmission lines. In the LNG space, it routinely acts for industry giants.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised Credit Agricole Corporation & Investment Bank on a $1 billion project financing in connection with the Nova Power Bank Project, a 680MW standalone energy storage project.

Strengths

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The Latham and Watkins team are top-notch at what they do. They understand how to sort through really complex issues, are available and efficient.

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The firm demonstrates that it has not only legal expertise but an excellent sense of the market.

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In commercial and legal acumen, Latham has excellent depth in the structured finance aspect of LNG projects. It has very practical and reasonable in risk and reward analysis during negotiations.

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Latham has in-depth project finance knowledge in all aspects of complex transactions. It has one of the largest stable of talented attorneys.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eli M Katz
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Eli M Katz
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Eli Katz is a rapidly growing presence in the renewables space with considerable abilities in complex tax equity project financing. He provides expert representation to lenders, underwriters, sponsors and borrowers.

Eli has a broad breadth of knowledge for the current tax space for tax equity deals and brings a breadth of practical experience with respect to these types of transactions which is really valuable.

Eli is a leader in all things clean energy and renewable tax, he thinks through structuring and what's around the corner.

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Ethan M. Schultz
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Ethan M. Schultz
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Ethan Schultz has a wealth of experience representing project developers and private equity funds in the acquisition and sale of large scale wind and solar project portfolios. He also advises on traditional generation A&D for projects at various stages of development.

Ethan is very practical, commercial and an excellent sounding board.

Ethan is one of my favorite partners to work with because he is so thoughtful and the best at drafting that I've encountered. He's able to put together complex deals and someone I'd want in my corner.

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Jeffrey Greenberg
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Jeffrey Greenberg
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Jeffrey Greenberg has an impressive sector-crossing practice, offering expertise in the development, finance, sale and acquisition of single projects and portfolios in the LNG, renewables and conventional power markets.

Jeffrey gives great advice, is proactive and thinks ahead.

Jeffrey is very good in terms of knowledge base and also being commercial.

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Trina Chandler
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Trina Chandler
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Trina Chandler has impressive expertise in energy sector M&A. She has particular strengths in advising on the acquisition and sale of conventional and renewable power generation assets or stakes in projects under development.
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Warren H Lilien
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Warren H Lilien
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Warren Lilien of Latham & Watkins LLP is a highly regarded project financing lawyer. He has a wealth of experience assisting clients in the oil and gas, renewable energy and traditional power projects spheres.

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Chirag Dedania
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Chirag Dedania
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Chirag Dedania is noted for his work across a wide range of project financings in the LNG, oil and gas and power sectors.

Chirag is very commercial, knows what going on in the space and is up-to-date on industry developments.

Chirag has excellent attention to detail.

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Christopher Peponis
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Christopher Peponis
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Christopher Peponis is noted for his capabilities in the financing of energy projects, with a particular expertise in LNG assets.

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.

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

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.

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Daniel Sinaiko
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Daniel Sinaiko
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Daniel Sinaiko advises on the financing of solar projects through tax equity and other finance structures.

Dan is incredibly well-versed in the industry, well-connected and always available. He is a great thought partner, a great lawyer but also has a good commercial mindset.

Dan is technically excellent and very commercial. He is solutions-driven and a really good problem-solver.

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Jason Webber
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Jason Webber
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Jason Webber offers expert representation in project finance and development across the LNG and oil and gas sectors. He acts for both lenders and borrowers.
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Matthew Henegar
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Matthew Henegar
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Matthew Henegar is a highly regarded project finance lawyer with a practice encompassing the financing and development of renewables, oil and gas and LNG projects.

Matt is right at the top of the game. He is a genuine expert in all areas that we need.

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Hamad Al-Hoshan
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Hamad Al-Hoshan is noted for his robust LNG practice which sees him handle the financing of numerous projects in the space.

Hamad is very competent, a great advocate and is very sharp.

He is extremely hardworking, has knowledge, aptitude and expertise particularly around LNG.

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Kelly Cataldo
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Kelly Cataldo
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Kelly Cataldo focuses her practice on the financing of energy projects with experience across battery storage and solar assets.
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Omar Nazif
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Omar Nazif
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Omar Nazif is routinely called upon by developers and financial institutions for his expertise in the project financing of wind, solar and battery storage projects.

Omar is very commercial, always has a mind to get a deal done and is a pleasure to work with.

Omar knows the space well, he knows all the players and brings a practical aspect to deals. He knows what matters to get a deal done, which is invaluable.

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Christopher Cross
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Christopher Cross
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Christopher Cross has capabilities spanning domestic and international project finance with noted expertise advising on projects in the oil and gas space. He has particular strength in Latin America and Asia.
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Paul J Hunt
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Paul J Hunt
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Paul Hunt has a robust renewables practice advising on financings for wind and solar projects. He has expertise spanning debt, tax equity and other financing arrangements.

Paul's perspective is so broad and deep that he immediately knows how something should be addressed. He is a very helpful partner.

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Cameron Lyons
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Up and Coming

Cameron Lyons of Latham & Watkins LLP is an up-and-comer focusing his practice on the financing of large-scale renewable and alternative energy projects.

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Jeffrey Greenberg
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Jeffrey Greenberg
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Warren H Lilien
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Warren H Lilien
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Chirag Dedania
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Chirag Dedania
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Matthew Henegar
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Matthew Henegar
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Christopher Cross
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Christopher Cross
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Jason Webber
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Jason Webber
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Projects: LNG
Christopher Peponis
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Christopher Peponis
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Jason Webber
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Jason Webber
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Hamad Al-Hoshan
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Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional
Ethan M. Schultz
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Ethan M. Schultz
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Trina Chandler
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Trina Chandler
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Daniel Sinaiko
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Daniel Sinaiko
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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy
Eli M Katz
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Eli M Katz
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Daniel Sinaiko
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Daniel Sinaiko
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Kelly Cataldo
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Kelly Cataldo
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Omar Nazif
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Omar Nazif
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Matthew Henegar
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Matthew Henegar
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Paul J Hunt
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Paul J Hunt
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Cameron Lyons
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Up and Coming
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