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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Energy Transition - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a depth of expertise in offshore wind and regularly represents companies looking to invest in those assets. The firm is also highly capable in project developments including battery storage and those involving components used in energy transition assets such as solar farms. It also demonstrates strength in CCS projects as well as associated offtake agreements.
Notable practitioners

DC-based Lance Brasher is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates advised the US Department of Energy on a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $5.23 billion to Consumers Energy, a subsidiary of CMS Energy. The project, called CE Clean Energy, consisted of proposed investments through 2031 in solar generation, wind generation, battery storage, virtual power plant projects, and the replacement of legacy natural gas pipelines.

Strengths

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  • The team at Skadden is extremely thorough, with a deep knowledge of the intricacies of all aspects of the energy sector.

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  • Skadden's team is good at handling cutting-edge, unprecedented legal issues.

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  • The Skadden team consistently demonstrates exceptional capability in handling complex and sophisticated matters. They are always my first call because I trust their judgment, technical depth and ability to navigate nuanced issues.

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  • Skadden's deep experience allows for quick solutions to the most complex matters. They are extremely commercial and understand the subject matter. They also have great relationships with all the other major players in the industry and can always guide us to an equitable resolution of any significant issues we encounter along the path of a deal.

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