About

Provided by Stoel Rives LLP

Stoel Rives LLP maintains a nationally recognized renewable energy practice with substantial experience advising on the development, financing, acquisition and disposition of renewable and alternative energy projects across the United States and internationally. With nearly 80 attorneys engaged in energy matters, the firm represents developers, sponsors, investors, lenders and other market participants across solar, wind, energy storage, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, biofuels, distributed generation and emerging technologies.

The team advises across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage structuring and development through construction, financing, operation and the acquisition and disposition of assets, project companies and portfolios. Stoel Rives has particular strength in renewable energy project finance, including debt and tax-driven financing structures, and regularly structures and negotiates transactions involving operating and development-stage assets, joint ventures and M&A arrangements, navigating commercial, tax and regulatory considerations.

The firm advises on power purchase agreements and virtual PPAs as key elements of project execution, bankability and transaction structuring, and supports clients on contractual and commercial aspects of energy deals.

Chambers Review

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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stoel Rives LLP has a talented sponsor-side practice that focuses on renewable project development, with expertise in solar and wind developments. It offers further knowledge of alternative energy projects including algae, geothermal and biomass facilities. The team is active on power purchase agreements, financings, turbine supply agreements and construction matters. The firm possesses a good understanding of the tax structures surrounding renewable projects. It offers cross-border capabilities, representing clients on project development and financing matters in Europe, South America and Africa.

Work Highlights

  • Stoel Rives LLP represented Adapture Renewables in securing USD321 million in debt financing for the development of a 441 MW portfolio of solar projects in Arkansas and Illinois.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Mertens
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Alexandra Mertens
2
Band 2
Alexandra Mertens has notable expertise in the development and financing of renewable energy projects and portfolios. She handles tax equity, debt and other structured finance arrangements.

Alexandra brings a high level of legal knowledge and commercial acumen to every transaction.

Alexandra has a wealth of knowledge. She really understands the industry as a whole, and is a problem solver and business-minded.

Brian Nese
3
Brian Nese
3
Band 3
Brian Nese has deep experience in the renewable energy market with a particular focus on solar projects. He advises developers, owners and operators on project development, financing and M&A.
Chad Marriott
4
Chad Marriott
4
Band 4
Chad Marriott is noted for his work on wind and solar project financings.

Chad Marriott is an exceptional adviser and transaction partner.

Kevin Pearson
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Kevin Pearson
4
Band 4
Kevin Pearson is a tax specialist commended for his work handling tax equity financing arrangements for renewable energy projects.

Kevin is an expert in all things tax and provides practical and actionable advice.

Kevin Pearson provides excellent guidance grounded in practical application.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

Brian Nese
3
Brian Nese
3
Band 3
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

Alexandra Mertens
2
Alexandra Mertens
2
Band 2
Brian Nese
4
Brian Nese
4
Band 4
Chad Marriott
4
Chad Marriott
4
Band 4
Kevin Pearson
4
Kevin Pearson
4
Band 4

Members

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Alexandra Mertens

Alexandra Mertens

Head of Department

Jason Johns

Jennifer Martin

Head of Department

Joseph Nussbaum

William Clydesdale

Clients

Provided by Stoel Rives LLP

AES Clean Energy Development LLC

Adapture Renewables

Altus Power, Inc.

Arevon Energy Inc.

Aypa Power Development LLC

ContourGlobal Management Inc.

Copia Power DevCo, LLC

Dimension Energy, LLC

EDF power solutions North America

Granite Source Power LLC

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation

Leeward Asset Management, LLC

MN8 Energy LLC

Pivot Energy, Inc.

Primergy Solar, LLC

Renewable Properties, LLC

Industries

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Agribusiness

Construction

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Energy

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Healthcare

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Manufacturing

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