About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke’s award-winning renewable energy practice is leading the energy evolution by handling many of the industry’s largest, most innovative, and transformative projects and transactions. The firm actively advises clients on recent trends and emerging business opportunities involving hydrogen, fuel cells, carbon capture and energy storage, as well as offshore wind and e-mobility projects.

We represent a broad array of leading sponsors, lenders, private equity funds, developers, utilities, and independent power producers across all types of renewable energy project finance, development, M&A, commercial, and regulatory matters in North America and beyond.

Our cross-discipline team is equipped to handle complex and novel matters, drawing on the depth of our knowledge in the market to guide clients through every stage of a project’s life cycle. 

Energy is a key vertical and center of excellence within our firm and has been for more than a century. We regularly counsel clients engaged in solar, wind, storage, hydroelectric, carbon offset and sequestration, waste-to-energy, renewable fuels, energy efficiency, water-as-a-service, ethanol, and geothermal projects.

Chambers Review

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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide

4
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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • The firm represented Competitive Power Ventures in the closing of debt financing for a portfolio of three solar projects totaling 398 MW in Maryland, Georgia and Pennsylvania.

Notable Practitioners

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John J Leonti
2
John J Leonti
2
Band 2
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.
Adam C. Kobos
3
Adam C. Kobos
3
Band 3
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 knows the energy industry inside and out on tax related matters."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

John J Leonti
2
John J Leonti
2
Band 2
Adam C. Kobos
3
Adam C. Kobos
3
Band 3

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