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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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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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What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a highly regarded projects group offering clients a broad projects practice that has equal experience representing lenders and developers. The team is active on conventional power, midstream and downstream oil and gas, and renewables project development. It is also noted for expertise in the development of electric transmission line projects. The firm provides clients with key financing and M&A advice and support from an international network of offices. It is frequently involved in projects across the USA, Europe and Africa. The firm has additional strength in the LNG sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented T1 Energy in the USD340 million acquisition of the US solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar.

Strengths

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  • The team at Skadden is extremely sophisticated and has a deep bench of experts to draw from.

    Projects respondentUSA
  • The team at Skadden excel in the area of client service.

    Projects respondentUSA
  • Skadden is able to provide a plethora of legal services and sound advice. It has an exceptional team with unmatched attention to detail.

    Projects respondentUSA
  • Skadden are very organized, proactive and really take ownership of the deal and move it forward.

    Projects respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David P Armstrong
    Band 2David P Armstrong

    David P Armstrong

    David Armstrong has considerable expertise advising lenders on a range of structured finance solutions to support large-scale LNG projects.

  • Band 2Julia A Czarniak
    Band 2Julia A Czarniak

    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 2Lance T Brasher
    Band 2Lance T Brasher

    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.
  • Band 3Aryan Moniri
    Band 3Aryan Moniri

    Aryan Moniri

    Aryan Moniri focuses his practice on the financing of wind, solar and battery storage projects.
    • Aryan Moniri is an invaluable asset to have at your side during difficult transactions.

      Projects respondentUSA
  • Band 3Sean Shimamoto
    Band 3Sean Shimamoto

    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.

  • Band 4Nike Opadiran
    Band 4Nike Opadiran

    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 technically excellent and capable lawyer.

      Projects respondentUSA
    • Nike Opadiran is incredibly diligent; no one works harder than her. She is super smart and a very helpful presence in negotiations.

      Projects respondentUSA

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