Clean Energy Counsel LLP

Number of partners: 7

Number of attorneys: 42

Clean Energy Counsel is a boutique law firm of highly specialized attorneys in renewable energy finance who balance deep market expertise with practical commercial experience. As a mission-driven law firm solely focused on renewable energy, Clean Energy Counsel carries forward its unique model of advancing a sustainable future with sustainable legal practices.

• Project Development: Clean Energy Counsel supports clients throughout the entire development lifecycle of clean energy projects, from initial planning to final execution. Their legal team assists in navigating offtake, regulatory, permitting, site control, equipment procurement, EPC and all of the other workstreams essential for project success. Their experience spans various renewable energy sectors, including solar, wind, and energy storage as well as a variety of other sustainable technologies.
• Project Finance: The firm represents lenders, sponsors, developers, and investors a a variety of financing structures, from early-stage development loans, to construction financing, tax equity and transfers, and through permanent debt. They manage risks commercially and ensure timely, cost-efficient closings for clean energy projects.
• Real Estate: Clean Energy Counsel negotiates site option and acquisition agreements, securing land use entitlements, and title curative work.
• Tax: The firm's tax team advises on begun construction analysis, tax equity financing, monetizing tax benefits, and navigating the implications of federal and state tax incentives. Their team ensures that clients can leverage available tax opportunities effectively.
• Equity Investments & Joint Ventures: Clean Energy Counsel assists clients in forming and managing corporate equity investments and joint ventures within the sustainable energy industry. They provide legal support in structuring partnerships, negotiating investment terms, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Project Acquisitions & Dispositions: The firm advises on the acquisition and sale of renewable energy projects, offering legal and diligence support throughout the transaction process. Their services include due diligence, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, and addressing regulatory approvals.

Clean Energy Counsel has a nationwide practice with attorneys in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, New Jersey, Idaho, Montana, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and a growing list of other jurisdictions.