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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has a strong team highlighted for its capabilities to advise on development and financing matters for solar, wind and other renewable and alternative energy projects. The firm is noted competence in tax equity financing structures as well as those involving financial derivatives. The team advises borrowers, lenders, developers and lessees among other project participants. On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

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Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented UBS Asset Management in connection with the financing for a portfolio of four utility-scale standalone storage projects in ERCOT.

Strengths

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  • The firm is innovative and on the cutting edge of deal trends and structures. In world of ever changing renewable energy regime, it sticks out as knowing what is happening and where things are headed.

    Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • We feel like it is part of the team; they're doing their legal jobs but always supporting you to make deals happen.

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  • The team is very responsive, has a great attitude and industry knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John J Leonti
    John J Leonti

    John J Leonti

    John Leonti is commended for his handling of tax equity financing for renewable energy projects and portfolios. He is also highlighted for his expertise in solar hedges.

    • John is one of the most well rounded lawyers in the energy industry. I most appreciate he maintains an eye on the commercial ball, not just the legal ball.

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  • Adam C. Kobos
    Adam C. Kobos

    Adam C. Kobos

    Adam Kobos has expertise in tax equity financing for renewable energy projects. He has further capabilities in assisting with tax matters in connection with project development and M&A.

    • Adam approaches complex tax issues with strict attention to details and incorporates careful commercial or legal considerations for us to make intelligent decisions. He's a pleasure to work with.

      Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Adam is a very skilled tax lawyer and is very good at translating tax into layman's speak.

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Ranked Individuals at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (2)

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    John J Leonti

    Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

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    Adam C. Kobos

    Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

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