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Skadden consistently has been at the forefront of the project finance market, representing lenders and borrowers in some of the most complex project financing transactions, including numerous “deals of the year.” Our experience includes advising borrowers; commercial banks; insurance companies; investment and merchant banking firms; export credit agencies and multilateral institutional investors; and other financing institutions, corporate lenders and venture capital investors in a large number of major energy project financings.
Starting with the very first Qualifying Facilities projects under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, our attorneys have extensive experience representing developers, contractors, operators, fuel suppliers, off-takers and other parties involved in greenfield and brownfield project ownership, development and construction, fuel supply and transportation, and operations and maintenance matters. We have been particularly active in the development of U.S. and international solar, wind, transmission, nuclear, geothermal, biomass and electric power generating projects, as well as LNG projects in Asia, Egypt, the Caribbean and Latin America.
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The team is great, they move quickly and keep timelines, and are also very commercial.
Projects: LNG respondentGlobalSkadden attorneys are exceptional, brilliant and sophisticated attorneys who know how to use their time.
Projects: LNG respondentGlobalSkadden is an incredibly impressive firm.
Projects: LNG respondentGlobalThe firm has strong industry knowledge and are experienced lawyers.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
David P Armstrong
David Armstrong has considerable expertise advising lenders on a range of structured finance solutions to support large scale LNG projects. David is an extremely pragmatic person.
Projects: LNG respondentGlobal
Band 2 
Band 2 
Julia A Czarniak
Julia Czarniak is a strong performer in domestic and international project finance across the LNG and broader oil and gas sectors. Band 2 
Band 2 
Lance T Brasher
Lance Brasher is a highly regarded attorney able to advise on sophisticated project financings across the energy industry. He also counsels on PPP structures for infrastructure projects. Lance is a true 'bet-the-company' guy that will have your back in every way.
Projects: LNG respondentGlobalLance is a pleasure to work with and brilliant.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Aryan Moniri
Aryan Moniri focuses his practice on the financing of wind, solar and battery storage projects. Aryan is commercial and helpful in moving quickly and getting deals across finish line.
Projects: LNG respondentGlobalAryan really knows his stuff,and I found him incredibly helpful on keeping things moving and being very sharp and commercial in thinking about getting to close the deal.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Sean Shimamoto
Sean Shimamoto's tax expertise is frequently sought out in the development and financing of renewable energy projects as well as in the context of the acquisition and sale of interests in single projects and portfolios. Sean understands the industry and has a great historical background and perspective of the tax law.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Nike Opadiran
Nike Opadiran focuses her practice in the renewable energy space, offering experience in the tax equity financing of a range of wind and solar assets. Nike is a smart lawyer who understands complex contracts. She is an excellent, commercial lawyer.
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