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Milbank has by far the most experience of any international law firm working on the development, financing and acquisition of power, energy and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Our experience involves the entire array of renewables projects (solar, wind and hydro), gas-fired projects, and transmission lines – as well as LNG projects, pipelines, vessels and transportation infrastructure (including roads, rail, ports and airports).

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What the Team is Known For
Milbank LLP is one of the strongest and most focused projects firms operating in the USA today, frequently advising on some of the most complex and innovative project financings. The firm possesses strength across the full range of project financing and development, with particular skill representing big-name lenders. It has strength in Latin America, the USA and further afield. The team frequently provides advice to debt and equity investors, private sponsors and government lenders on sophisticated cross-border matters. The firm leverages its international expertise in mining and other sectors to represent development finance institutions, export credit agencies and multilateral development banks.
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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank LLP represented Morgan Stanley in connection with the Term Loan B refinancing of two power plants located in Pennsylvania.

Strengths

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  • The firm produces very high quality work. They are very comprehensive and very responsive.

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  • Milbank's team is very sharp, responsive and diligent. They have broad industry knowledge and expertise, which makes them quick with a correct response and timely guidance on market dynamics.

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  • Milbank is terrific: very commercial, and problem-solving and solutions-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Borisoff
    Alexander Borisoff

    Alexander Borisoff

    Alexander Borisoff leverages his expertise in the mining and energy sectors to assist agency lenders on international project finance, with a particular focus on Latin America.

    • Alexander takes a difficult situation and makes it easy to work with and covers all the points.

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  • Daniel D Bartfeld
    Daniel D Bartfeld

    Daniel D Bartfeld

    Daniel Bartfeld has a wealth of domestic and international experience in the financing and acquisition of projects across the oil and gas and power sectors. He is the global practice leader for energy, projects and infrastructures and frequently acts for lenders, borrowers and multilateral agencies.
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  • Daniel J Michalchuk
    Daniel J Michalchuk

    Daniel J Michalchuk

    Daniel Michalchuk is a well-known project finance attorney, who has expertise across oil and gas and electric power projects. He advises on domestic US and international developments.

    • Dan has the combination of expertise while being commercial.

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    • Dan is a go-to for project finance deals, and has a strong technical and industry knowledge base, broad commercial awareness and diligent work product.

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  • Michael Duff
    Michael Duff

    Michael Duff

    Michael Duff is recognized for his projects work in the renewable energy sector. He is praised for his expert handling of tax equity matters.

    • Michael is the best tax lawyer I have worked with. He can break down complicated matters and explain them to non-experts quickly and effectively.

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  • Allan T Marks
    Allan T Marks

    Allan T Marks

    Allan Marks is highly regarded for his work assisting sponsors and lenders on a broad array of project financings. He is particularly expert in PPP structures.
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  • Jaime Ramirez
    Jaime Ramirez

    Jaime Ramirez

    Jaime Ramirez is commended for his work in significant project financings as well as acquisition and divestiture transactions. He has considerable expertise in Latin American jurisdictions.

    • Jaime has a pragmatic approach,

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  • Timothy K. Wendling
    Timothy K. Wendling

    Timothy K. Wendling

    Timothy Wendling of Milbank LLP has a robust practice which covers the financing of renewable projects including wind and solar assets.

    • Timothy provides fast, fastidious legal advice.

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  • Carolina Walther-Meade
    Carolina Walther-Meade

    Carolina Walther-Meade

    Carolina Walther-Meade is well known for her representation of lenders and sponsors in domestic and international project financing in the energy, mining and transportation sectors. She is particularly knowledgeable of Latin America markets.
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  • Henry T Scott
    Henry T Scott

    Henry T Scott

    Henry Scott regularly represents his lender clients in the financing of projects in the renewable energy sector. He has experience across solar, wind and battery storage assets.
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  • Jeffrey Leider
    Jeffrey Leider

    Jeffrey Leider

    Jeffrey Leider handles a diverse range of energy transactions. He represents lenders and sponsors in the financing and acquisition of oil and gas and renewable energy projects.

    • Jeff is phenomenal, he is a very client-focused, thoughtful, creative attorney who knows his craft very well.

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  • Michael Klaus
    Michael Klaus

    Michael Klaus

    Michael Klaus primarily represents financial institutions in the acquisition and financing of projects in the renewables space.
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  • Roland Estevez
    Roland Estevez

    Roland Estevez

    Roland Estevez lends his expertise to complex project financing arrangements in Latin America. He works across both traditional and renewable asset classes.
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  • Sean O'Neill
    Sean O'Neill

    Sean O'Neill

    Sean O'Neill's practice covers project financings of a variety of assets including those in the renewable energy, oil and gas and LNG spaces.

    • Sean understands businesses and underlying risks and he is commercial and incredibly thoughtful.

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