Brian Nese

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

USA - Nationwide

8 Years Ranked

Band 3

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

USA - Nationwide

3 Years Ranked

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About

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Brian Nese practices in Stoel Rives’ Energy Development group and is one of California’s most respected renewable and alternative energy attorneys. For nearly two decades, Brian has been at the forefront of the U.S. transition to renewable and alternative energy—leading the Stoel Rives renewable energy team in California, working on renewable energy projects across the nation, and furthering the work of innovative sustainable energy organizations dedicated to reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Brian focuses his practice on representing renewable energy project developers, owners, and operators in project development and M&A transactions. Brian regularly drafts and negotiates various transaction documents and project development documents, including membership interest purchase agreements; engineering, procurement and construction agreements; operation and maintenance agreements; balance of plant agreements; supply agreements; and real property agreements.

Brian is a member of Stoel Rives’ Executive Committee. He is a former co-leader of the firm’s energy team and a former managing partner for the firm’s California offices.

Professional Memberships

- CleanTECH San Diego, Board Member

- Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy, San Diego Chapter

- San Diego County Bar Association

Chambers Review

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USA

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Brian Nese has deep experience in the renewable energy market with a particular focus on solar projects. He advises developers, owners and operators on project development, financing and M&A.

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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Brian Nese has deep experience in the renewable energy market with a particular focus on solar projects. He advises developers, owners and operators on project development, financing and M&A.

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Strengths

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"Brian is extremely practical and very pragmatic."

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional respondent
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"Brian is extremely practical and very pragmatic."

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