LAWYER PROFILE
Michael E. Pikiel, Jr.

Michael E. Pikiel, Jr.

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects: PPP

USA - Nationwide

13 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Mike Pikiel has nearly 20 years of experience handling transactions for clients in the infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors. A recognized leader in his field, clients have praised him for his “straightforward no-nonsense style of negotiating and drafting.”

Michael represents sponsors, developers, investors, lenders, and underwriters in a wide range of projects and complex finance transactions, including project financings and acquisition financings. He also has significant experience with public-private partnerships (PPP).

Mike was selected as a David Rockefeller Fellow for the Class of 2015-2016 by the Partnership for New York City, an organization comprised of New York City’s chief executives from the city’s largest private-sector employers that is focused on business and corporate civic engagement and leadership.

Mike is a member of the U.S. Branch Council of the IPFA (formerly the International Project Finance Association).

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Projects: PPP - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

Strengths

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  • Michael Pikiel is a stellar lawyer.

    Projects: PPPChambers Guide to the USA

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