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Sidley Austin LLP has a growing presence in the development, financing, acquisition and sale of energy infrastructure, both domestically and internationally. Represents sponsors and lenders across the LNG value chain in the development of a wide range of facilities. A growing presence in the renewables space particularly concerning the A&D of solar and wind single assets and portfolios.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP represented Fundamental Advisors in the structuring and negotiation of a back-leverage financing facility for a 255 MW solar project located in West Texas.
- Sidley Austin LLP is representing JERA in the potential acquisition of additional equity in Freeport LNG from Global Infrastructure Partners.
- Sidley Austin LLP is representing I Squared Capital and its subsidiary, Atlantic Power, in the sale of a 60 MW run-of-river hydroelectric portfolio located in Corinth, New York.
Strengths
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"The team is exceptional to work with."
"The team is exceptional to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Tara Higgins has an impressive breadth of expertise across the renewables sector, where she offers expert representation in the development and financing of single projects and portfolios. She also advises on the acquisition and sale of both assets and project companies.
"Tara is a pragmatic lawyer and very effective."
Irving Rotter has expertise spanning conventional and renewable energy A&D. He frequently assists both buyers and sellers with transactions ranging from stakes in single projects to whole portfolio investments.
"His versatility is astounding, he brings a range of ideas and solutions to transactions.
Brian Bradshaw is recognized for advising clients on project finance and development across the conventional power, renewables and LNG sectors.
"Brian has a keen commercial awareness and his technical acumen in the energy and project finance space is superb."
Jessica Adkins' clients benefit from her expert handling of both traditional power and renewable project financings.
Robert Stephens has particular expertise in tailored project financing structures in the conventional and renewable power sectors, including secured wind hedges and revenue put hedges.
Noreen Phelan represents a strong choice for private equity and other investors engaged in single project, portfolio or project company A&D.
"Noreen is a very good lawyer from a technical perspective and a commercial perspective, and she gets to the heart of real issues in deals." "She is a really skilled negotiator."
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