Chambers Review
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Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional - USA
What the Team is Known For
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a rapidly expanding practice with notable capabilities to advise on sophisticated project development and financing matters, including tax equity structuring, in the renewables space. The firm is equally capable of acting for investors, developers and owners on both utility-scale and distributed solar and wind projects.
Strengths
"We are very impressed with the depth and breadth of knowledge on the team."
"The Sheppard team is extremely client-focused and always available."
Work Highlights
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Hecate Energy in the build transfer of a 300 MW solar project to a US utility.
Notable practitioners
Katherine Gillespie has substantial experience in the development and financing of single projects and portfolios. She has a particular focus on wind-powered generation facilities.
Amit Kalra is recognized for his expertise in tax-based financing structures for renewable energy projects.
Andrew Ratts draws on deep tax equity expertise to expertly assist clients in the financing of renewable energy projects.
Elliot Hinds represents clients active in the renewable energy space in the sale and acquisition of a range of projects.
Joseph Karp regularly handles complex PPAs for his renewable energy sector clients with experience covering solar, wind and battery storage assets.
"Joseph's prompt, thorough and expert service is invaluable."
Laurette Petersen works with project sponsors on a range of issues in the development and financing of renewable energy assets.
Paul Kaufman represents clients participating in the development of solar, wind and battery storage projects.
"Paul is an excellent lawyer with very strong and practical business acumen."
Katarzyna Levecke focuses her practice advising clients on project financings in the renewable energy space.