Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - 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
"Sheppard Mullin's sharp and knowledgeable attorneys are efficient in taking care of issues and resolving them."
"The team at Sheppard Mullin provides high-caliber service so that its clients have the information necessary to effectively evaluate the rapidly changing market."
"Sheppard Mullin attorneys effectively distill complex issues into clear options for commercial decisions."
"Sheppard always prioritizes its clients' needs."
Work highlights
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Aypa Power in the financing of a standalone battery storage project.
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. "Katherine is very responsive and aware of different commercial issues." "Katherine has cutting edge industry experience and always knows where the market is."
Amit Kalra is recognized for his expertise in tax-based financing structures for renewable energy projects. "There isn't an issue out there Amit hasn't seen."
Andrew Ratts draws on deep tax equity expertise to expertly assist clients in the financing of renewable energy projects. "Andrew is an incredibly talented tax lawyer."
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.
Laurette Petersen works with project sponsors on a range of issues in the development and financing of renewable energy assets. "Laurette is very good at guiding her clients through the issues. She is creative when solving problems."
Paul Kaufman represents clients participating in the development of solar, wind and battery storage projects.
Katarzyna Levecke focuses her practice advising clients on project financings in the renewable energy space. "Kathy is an incredible legal partner. She is very knowledgeable, extremely hard-working and very responsive."