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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Projects: PPP - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP offers clients a broad projects practice with particular strengths in PPP and renewable power developments. It takes a leading role representing sponsors and developers on complex PPP negotiations. The team is recognized for notable capability in transit and aviation PPPs. The firm is well versed in issues surrounding tax equity planning in the renewables space. It possesses considerable prowess handling acquisitions and sales of single projects and portfolios, and is also active on conventional power development.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advised Aypa Power in securing a transfer bridge loan, construction/term loan and letter of credit facility for the Vidal project, a combined 160 MW solar PV and 160 MW battery storage facility in San Bernardino County, California.

Strengths

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  • The team at Orrick has the ability to think creatively and pragmatically at the same time, which is a very rare combination.

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  • Orrick is a preeminent firm in the projects space and just generally outstanding. It is as close to a one-stop shop for projects work as its possible to get.

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  • Orrick's partners are very thoughtful, passionate and consistently provide quality work.

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  • Orrick is technically sound, commercially excellent and can handle all kinds of complexities. The team know the market inside out and understand the relevant dynamics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher J Moore
    Christopher J Moore

    Christopher J Moore

    Christopher Moore provides clients with top-tier tax equity and other project financing counsel.

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  • Daniel A Mathews
    Daniel A Mathews

    Daniel A Mathews

    Daniel Mathews has an impressive track record of representing lenders, sponsors and investors on a broad array of PPP projects, particularly in the transportation and energy sectors.
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  • Leslie E Sherman
    Leslie E Sherman

    Leslie E Sherman

    Leslie Sherman has notable expertise spanning solar and wind generation projects, as well as battery storage development. He is commended for his work advising clients on the structuring and negotiation of PPAs.

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  • Mark P Weitzel
    Mark P Weitzel

    Mark P Weitzel

    Mark Weitzel has substantial experience working advising prominent clients on the financing and development of power generation projects spanning both the conventional and renewables sectors.
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  • Thomas B Glascock
    Thomas B Glascock

    Thomas B Glascock

    Thomas Glascock has considerable experience advising clients engaged in renewable energy projects. He is at home working on both solar and wind financings.
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  • Bradford Gathright
    Bradford Gathright

    Bradford Gathright

    Bradford Gathright represents a strong choice for investors and developers in conventional and renewable energy infrastructure M&A. He has expertise across project and portfolio transactions.
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  • Young J Lee
    Young J Lee

    Young J Lee

    Young Lee has a stellar reputation for her handling of transportation sector PPP. She provides expert representation in the development and financing of high-value and sophisticated infrastructure projects.

    • Young provides superb client service and excellent commercial awareness on PPP projects.

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    • Young really is one of the best!

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    • Young brings a clarity and analytical precision to complex issues that immediately elevates any discussion. Her written and verbal guidance is thoughtful, well reasoned and reflects a true command of the subject matter. She has a remarkable ability to distill complex challenges into workable solutions.

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    • Young is very smart, but also thoughtful and measured. She's a true asset to any project team she joins.

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  • Dahl Thompson
    Dahl Thompson

    Dahl Thompson

    Dahl Thompson has notable expertise in the sale and acquisition of conventional and renewable power assets and portfolios at all stages of development.

    • Dahl has a deep understanding of our business and is extremely responsive to our needs.

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    • Dahl is extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with.

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  • John Eliason
    John Eliason

    John Eliason

    John Eliason manages a broad array of tax-based financing arrangements, with a particular focus on solar generation and energy storage infrastructure projects.

    • John is very practical and thoughtful. He is excellent at explaining complicated tax matters and is a beacon of knowledge in the industry.

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    • John is an extremely sophisticated and commercial tax attorney.

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    • John is thoughtful, pragmatic and an absolute tax expert.

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  • Kristin Seeger
    Kristin Seeger

    Kristin Seeger

    Kristin Seeger has expertise in handling sales and acquisitions of renewable energy projects and platforms, with particular strengths in assisting with utility-scale solar transactions.

    • Kristin is able to zoom into the details and understand each aspect of her deals, while always having the ability to zoom out and help drive towards positive commercial outcomes.

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    • Kristin is incredibly responsive and always looks for constructive solutions to any problem.

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    • Kristin is incredibly sharp, quick and great at creative structuring and thinking outside the box. She is a real expert in renewables M&A.

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  • Matthew Nesburn
    Matthew Nesburn

    Matthew Nesburn

    Matthew Nesburn is notable for his expertise across the full range of renewables asset types. In addition to his handling of the financing of projects, he has a robust transactional practice, which sees him handle the sale and acquisition of developments in the space.

    • Matthew is very commercial and easy to work with.

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  • Matthew Neuringer
    Matthew Neuringer

    Matthew Neuringer

    Matthew Neuringer regularly assists private developer and public sponsor clients with the project financing of PPP projects in the transport and education sector.

    • Matthew is a very passionate, diligent and technically strong lawyer.

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    • Matthew has an exceptional ability to break down complex, multilayered issues into clear, actionable paths forward.

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  • Daniel Shapiro
    Daniel Shapiro

    Daniel Shapiro

    Daniel Shapiro is recognized for his expertise and skill in PPP infrastructure projects. He assists clients with a range of projects, including transportation infrastructure.

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  • Eric Stephens
    Eric Stephens

    Eric Stephens

    Eric Stephens has particular strengths in the financing and development of distributed solar projects as well as energy storage solutions – both standalone and paired with generation assets. He has further expertise in advising on the structuring and negotiation of PPAs and EPC agreements.

    • Eric Stephens provides a high level of service.

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  • Louise Gibbons
    Louise Gibbons

    Louise Gibbons

    Louise Gibbons has experience across the full range of assets in the renewable energy space, with noted strength with those concerning solar projects.

    • Louise is an extremely capable financing lawyer who deeply understands how all the pieces of a financing fit together.

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    • Louise is very solution-oriented and has a creative approach and deep transaction experience.

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  • Paul Zarnowiecki
    Paul Zarnowiecki

    Paul Zarnowiecki

    Paul Zarnowiecki is recognized for his work supporting sector clients on renewable and battery storage projects.
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  • Rohit Sachdev
    Rohit Sachdev

    Rohit Sachdev

    Rohit Sachdev represents project developers and owners on complex financings. His expertise includes wind, solar and battery projects.

    • Rohit is a strong negotiator and has a keen sense of when to press an issue and when to compromise.

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    • I appreciate Rohit's eagerness, his availability and his expertise.

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    • Rohit has a high level of knowledge and sophistication that are instrumental to unlock sticky situations. His experience allows him to bring creative solutions to problems.

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  • Victoria Boyne
    Victoria Boyne

    Victoria Boyne

    Victoria Boyne is noted for her strength in the PPP space. She is experienced across a range of matters concerning social and transport infrastructure.

    • Victoria is an outstanding resource with sound commercial knowledge and great negotiation skills.

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  • Alejandra Garcia Earley
    Alejandra Garcia Earley

    Alejandra Garcia Earley

    Alejandra Garcia Earley has wide-ranging experience in project financings, which she brings to bear when expertly representing clients on matters, including those involving renewable energy assets.

    • Alejandra is a fierce advocate.

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