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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA
What the Team is Known For
McDermott Will & Emery LLP offers adroit handling of project financings in the renewable sector, notably including new offshore wind developments in the US. The firm demonstrates an impressive client roster across developers, utilities and financing parties including banks and private equity funds. It offers additional strength in the A&D of renewable energy assets.
Strengths
"The McDermott team is very knowledgeable, helpful and insightful."
"The team's responsiveness and thoughtfulness stands out."
"McDermott has industry veterans that understand the commercial side."
Work Highlights
McDermott Will & Emery LLP represented American Electric Power Company in the negotiation of a build-transfer purchase agreement for the Mayapple Solar Project, a 224 MW solar project being developed by an affiliate of LightSource in Pulaski County, Indiana.
Notable practitioners
Edward Zaelke is a highly experienced attorney who regularly handles sophisticated financings for large scale wind and solar projects. He is equally skilled at the sale and acquisition of projects.
"Edward is very commercial in approach, patient in explaining concepts and creative in coming up with solutions."
Carl Fleming is experienced in the A&D of a range of the renewable energy asset including wind, solar and batter storage.
"Carl is exceptionally attentive and proactive with clients."
Christopher Gladbach advises power sector clients on A&D involving completed and development-stage projects and portfolios, including gas-fired, wind and solar assets.
"Christopher has a great grasp of the law and commercial issues."
Philip Tingle has considerable experience managing the tax aspects of complex renewable energy projects.
"Philip is a very creative thinker in the space and gives us clear and succinct guidance."