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Energy: Electricity (Finance)

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Energy: Electricity (Finance) - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is well-regarded for its representation of private equity houses, banks and other financial institutions on electricity portfolio transactions. It possesses experience dealing with complex tax arrangements and acquisition financings. The firm is notably strong in the areas of private fund formation and bond transactions. The firm's areas of focus include transmission, renewable energy matters and issues related to power utilities.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Capital Power Corporation in its $2.2 billion acquisition of the 1,124 MW Hummel Station and 1,023 MW Rolling Hills plant.

Strengths

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Simpson Thacher really do understand the commercial objectives. They are very good at focusing on what really matters in helping find compromise and getting deals done.

Energy: Electricity (Finance) respondent
USA

Simpson Thatcher is responsive, thoughtful and really good at helping us understand risks.

Energy: Electricity (Finance) respondent
USA

The Simpson Thacher team has legal acumen, knowledge of the industry and an ability to understand commercial concepts and incorporate that into their advice.

Energy: Electricity (Finance) respondent
USA

The team has have a deep bench of experience and are knowledgeable and responsive.

Energy: Electricity (Finance) respondent
USA

Simpson Thacher is impressive from top to bottom.

Energy: Electricity (Finance) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Eli Hunt
2
Eli Hunt
2
Band 2
Eli Hunt is cohead of the energy and infrastructure practice. His impressive transactional practice sees him act for major private equity investors in addition to investor-owned utilities.

Eli is very efficient and commercially-oriented. He is a pleasure to work with and always available to go the extra mile and help the client.

Eli is an excellent technical lawyer.

Eli has significantly deep knowledge of the sectors he covers and also has a great grasp of what is and isn't important from a commercial perspective.

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Brian Chisling
3
Brian Chisling
3
Band 3

Brian Chisling advises energy and infrastructure companies, providers and underwriters on various transactions, including acquisitions and high-value public offerings.

Brian Chisling is very well-rounded and knowledgeable with a deep understanding of complex issues from multiple areas.

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Katy Lukaszewski
5
Katy Lukaszewski
5
Band 5
Katy Lukaszewski's transactional practice sees her handle joint venture formations and acquisitions in the oil and gas space.

Katy is a superb draftsperson and possesses a unique combination of commercial acumen and financial literacy with a practical approach.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Energy: Electricity (Transactional)
Eli Hunt
2
Eli Hunt
2
Band 2
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Brian Chisling
3
Brian Chisling
3
Band 3
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Katy Lukaszewski
5
Katy Lukaszewski
5
Band 5
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