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McDermott Will & Schulte

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte 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.

Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte represented Doral Renewables in the development and financing of Mammoth Solar a USD1.5 billion, 1.3 GWac project in Pulaski County, Indiana.

Strengths

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  • The team at McDermott are responsive, with broad industry knowledge and experience.

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  • The team are commercially minded.

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  • McDermott is unusually adept at responding quickly on highly technical issues without sacrificing accuracy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Edward W Zaelke
    Band 2Edward W Zaelke

    Edward W Zaelke

    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 a very strong attorney, and his years of experience in the industry show. He advocated zealously on our behalf while maintaining a commercially focused posture.

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    • Edward Zaelke is super client-centric and strategic.

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  • Band 3Carl Fleming
    Band 3Carl Fleming

    Carl Fleming

    Carl Fleming is experienced in the A&D of a range of renewable energy assets including wind, solar and battery storage.

    • Carl is personable, highly responsive and consistently available when needed. He is also effective at finding solutions.

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  • Band 3Christopher Gladbach
    Band 3Christopher Gladbach

    Christopher Gladbach

    Christopher Gladbach advises power sector clients on A&D involving completed and development-stage projects and portfolios, including gas-fired, wind and solar assets.
  • Band 4Heather Cooper
    Band 4Heather Cooper

    Heather Cooper

    Heather Cooper regularly advises clients on tax equity financings in the renewable energy space. She is experienced across an array of energy tax credits, including for assets such as solar and battery storage.

    • Heather is on top of things in a changing environment and always provides great insight.

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    • Heather Cooper is precise, very solution-oriented and explains complex matters clearly.

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  • Band 4Philip Tingle
    Band 4Philip Tingle

    Philip Tingle

    Philip Tingle has considerable experience managing the tax aspects of complex renewable energy projects.
    • Philip Tingle is a seasoned tax counsel who provides excellent, practical advice.

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    • Philip has a great breadth of knowledge and always delivers insightful responses.

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  • Up and ComingSeth Doughty
    Up and ComingSeth Doughty

    Seth Doughty

    Seth Doughty frequently advises on tax equity financings in the renewable energy space and has experience representing a number of industry participants.

    • Seth Doughty is excellent across all fronts. He's highly responsive, a subject matter expert and deeply knowledgeable about the market.

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    • Seth is extremely talented and well-rounded energy counsel.

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    • Seth was very attentive to the transaction and was both commercially aware and legally sophisticated.

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Ranked Individuals at McDermott Will & Schulte (7)

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    Edward W Zaelke

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