
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy
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Vinson & Elkins is best known as a world-leading energy law firm, particularly in oil and gas, with a client base that includes some of the largest oil and gas companies and premier private equity companies. Our experience includes, among other things, the development, financing, purchase, and sale of oil and gas projects and assets throughout the world.
In addition to our global oil and gas practice, V&E is also helping forge the energy evolution by assisting clients in their investments in the evolving energy mix, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, renewable fuels, biofuels, biomass, waste-to-energy, energy storage, fuel cells, smart grid applications, electric vehicles and other cutting-edge technologies. We have represented clients in a broad array of projects throughout the world, including greenfield, brownfield, inside-the-fence, and privatization-related projects involving power generation and electric transmission facilities.
Vinson & Elkins also has significant worldwide experience representing clients in connection with major LNG transactions, including the development and financing of LNG import and export projects globally. Our experience covers all facets of the LNG business and our broad client base includes developers and sponsors, equity investors, LNG suppliers and purchasers, terminal services customers, contractors, marketing companies, and lenders.
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Vinson & Elkins LLP advised Stonepeak in its approximately USD3 billion acquisition of a 50% interest in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.
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Vinson & Elkins has the capabilities to help understand and reduce risks on complex and sophisticated matters.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSAThe team at Vinson has industry-leading expertise and depth in project finance.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSAThe team at Vinson & Elkins has deep industry and transaction experience, but is also accessible and practical.
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Band 1 
Kaam Sahely
Kaam Sahely has a strong track record of representing private equity and other investment funds in the acquisition and sale of wind, solar and conventional power portfolios, project companies and single assets. Band 1 
Band 1 
Sean M Moran
Sean Moran has substantial expertise in the renewables sector when it comes to tax equity and other forms of project finance. He has a strong track record assisting with wind infrastructure development. Sean is preeminent in his area.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Mark Brasher
Mark Brasher is recognized for his strength handling project financing work in the LNG space. Mark is a top projects and energy lawyer with a great understanding of the US LNG sector.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Michael Joyce
Michael Joyce has significant experience across the renewables sector handling tax equity and other forms of financing for wind and solar projects and portfolios. Michael Joyce has deep experience and can really help lead a transaction to a good commercial outcome.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSAMichael is extremely bright and cares passionately about his clients.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Aaron Prince
Aaron Prince focuses his practice on the renewable energy space, handling the tax equity financing of solar and wind projects.
Aaron Prince is a skilled, technical lawyer and negotiator.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Danielle Patterson
Danielle Patterson frequently advises her clients on investments in the renewable energy sector including through joint ventures and acquisitions. Danielle is detail-focused and able and willing to go the extra mile for her clients.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Eamon Nolan
Eamon Nolan's practice encompasses the disposition and acquisition of renewable assets including solar, wind and hydroelectric projects. He has additional strength in project financing. Band 3 
Band 3 
Lauren A. Collins
Lauren Collins focuses her practice in the renewable energy sector, regularly handling the tax equity aspects of project financings. Lauren Collins has deep and extensive experience within tax equity.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSALauren brings valuable expertise, responsiveness, a solution-oriented mindset, creativity and flexibility to the table.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall has strength in renewable energy sector transactions and is capable of assisting with the acquisition and sale of wind and solar projects, portfolios and project companies. Band 4 
Band 4 
Alan Alexander
Alan Alexander regularly handles project financings with a primary focus on the oil and gas sector. His experience ranges from traditional asset development through to low-carbon alternatives such as RNS and ammonia.
Alan Alexander is a great, well-rounded and zealous advocate for clients.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Josh Heideman
Josh Heideman's practice primarily sees him handling the tax equity financing of renewable energy assets such as wind, battery storage and solar farms. Josh Heideman has excellent industry experience. He understands the commercial imperatives and concerns of his clients and provides practical, actionable advice.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSAJosh works tirelessly and expertly to guide transactions to a close.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Melissa Raciti-Knapp
Melissa Raciti-Knapp has a wealth of experience assisting commercial banks and multilateral agencies with international project finance matters, particularly in the Latin American market.
Besides thorough legal advisory capabilities, Melissa has deep commercial awareness and truly understands the pitfalls and particularities of international project finance.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSAMelissa is a real expert in her field who is very cross-border-oriented and able to deal with any international transactions.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Matthew Falcone
Matthew Falcone's practice sees him represent financial institutions and other industry players in a range of transactions in the renewable energy space.
Matt is commercial, responsive and able to guide large, complicated deals to positive outcomes.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Stephanie Coco
Stephanie Coco frequently handles the development of infrastructure projects in the energy space, including oil and gas and LNG.
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Eamon Nolan
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Stephanie Coco
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Melissa Raciti-Knapp
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Mark Brasher
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Alan Alexander
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Aaron Prince
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Sean M Moran
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Michael Joyce
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Kaam Sahely
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Danielle Patterson
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Peter Marshall
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Josh Heideman
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Lauren A. Collins
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Matthew Falcone
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