Projects

What the team is known for

Rapidly expanding practice with notable capabilities to advise on sophisticated project development and financing matters, including tax equity structuring, in the renewables space. Equally capable of acting for investors, developers and owners on both utility-scale and distributed solar and wind projects.

Strengths

Interviewees note: "They are down-to-earth, practically minded problem solvers."

Sources highlight: "The team is very knowledgeable of the industry."

Clients say: "They understand the need for efficiencies and always make sure they allocate resources appropriately to support different priorities."

Work highlights

Represented developer Invenergy in a build-transfer agreement to develop, build and sell a 166 MW wind project in Michigan to an investor-owned electric utility.

Notable practitioners

Amit Kalra is recognized for his expertise in tax-based financing structures for renewable energy projects.
"He is able to translate really complex tax and structuring code, decipher the questions we are asking and communicate them in a way people can understand quickly - he provides really good commercial guidance." "He is knowledgeable and practical."

Andrew Ratts draws on deep tax equity expertise to expertly assist clients in the financing of renewable energy projects.
"He has a brilliant mind and is very solutions-driven." "He is super technical."

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.
"She is very knowledgeable and knows the market very well. She is able to say, 'The counterparty is going to take that position and so I think you should do this,' based on her experience of the market." "She knows how to get deals done."

Laurette Petersen works with project sponsors on a range of issues in the development and financing of renewable energy assets.
"She is efficient and helps you think one step ahead."

Paul Kaufman represents clients participating in the development of solar, wind and battery storage projects.
"He is particularly good at issue spotting and translating complex legal issues for clients." "Having worked in the industry, Paul knows every part of the project, making him a much more effective lawyer."