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Winston Taylor LLP

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

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Winston Taylor LLP

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Provided by Winston Taylor LLP

We bring decades of experience across the full spectrum of U.S. and non-U.S. infrastructure projects. Our service platform is structured around an integrated team of practitioners that have extensive experience in finance, acquisitions and dispositions, construction, commercial agreements (including EPC), environmental law, federal and state regulation, litigation, tax, and leasing and real estate, among other areas, to support every aspect of an infrastructure project. Few firms in today’s market can match our full-service approach.

Throughout its more than 40-year history, Winston’s energy practice has been at the forefront of several major industry developments. We have been leaders in the emergence of the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors serving as active participants in the renewable energy and environmental attribute markets. With corporate and industrial consumers representing an increasingly significant component of the renewable energy market, Winston has uniquely positioned itself to provide the necessary experience, capabilities, and integrated platform to properly and successfully structure both direct assess and virtual private sector transactions. Our full-service energy practice represents all the legal disciplines that impact energy companies, including project development, acquisitions and dispositions, finance, regulatory, tax, environmental, labor and employment, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy.

Clients (12)

  • John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
  • NextEra
  • Acciona Concessiones S.L.
  • AxInfra US LP
  • Barclays Capital, Inc.
  • Enel Chile S.A.
  • HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
  • ING Capital LLC
  • John Laing Investments Ltd.
  • Kiewit Development Company
  • Meridiam Infrastructure
  • Oak View Group

Industries (14)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Mining & Metals
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Utilities
  • Stadiums
  • Technology Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Winston Taylor is well regarded for its renewables project development, financing and transactional work. The team is equally strong on wind and solar generation matters. The firm actively represents lenders, investors and developers in the USA, with a full-service approach catering to the growing corporate and industrial presence in the sector. The firm has further capabilities handling PPP-backed infrastructure projects, particularly in the transportation sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Winston Taylor represented the lenders and underwriters supporting one of the shortlisted bidders for the proposed project to design, build, finance and maintain the I-285 East Express Lanes Project being procured by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Strengths

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  • Winston knows its clients' unique needs and goals exceptionally well, tailoring its legal advice to suit each client.

    Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
  • The team have excellent communication and sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Laurae Rossi
    Band 1Laurae Rossi

    Laurae Rossi

    Laurae Rossi is widely renowned for representing lenders in the debt financing of renewable energy infrastructure.
    • Laurae Rossi is an excellent lawyer and provides strong guidance.

      Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
  • Band 2Jonathan Birenbaum
    Band 2Jonathan Birenbaum

    Jonathan Birenbaum

    Jonathan Birenbaum has experience handling a range of energy sector transactions, including the acquisition and sale of existing and development-stage conventional and renewable energy assets.
    • Jonathan provides superior customer service together with legal advice that is commercially sound.

      Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
  • Band 2Michael E. Pikiel, Jr.
    Band 2Michael E. Pikiel, Jr.

    Michael E. Pikiel, Jr.

    Michael Pikiel is experienced in representing both developers and investors on large-scale infrastructure projects, including those in the transportation sector.

    • Michael Pikiel is a stellar lawyer.

      Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingHao Huang
    Up and ComingHao Huang

    Hao Huang

    Hao Huang's practice is primarily focused on the financing of renewable energy developments. She frequently advises her clients on large wind and solar projects.

    • Hao Huang's accuracy level and thoroughness are top-notch.

      Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUSA

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