LAWYER PROFILE

Nicholas Politan

Global 2026

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

USA

5 years ranked

Energy: Electricity (Transactional)

USA

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Nick is a Co-Chair of the Power and Renewables Practice Group and a member of the Global Finance Practice Group. He focuses on domestic and cross-border energy-related transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings of all types, project development, construction and operation, and restructurings. Nick has particular experience in wind power, solar power, battery storage and other renewable technologies. He represents developers, sponsors, strategic investors and lenders. He also has extensive experience in asset-based and structured financings.

Personal

JD, Stanford Law School, 1986. BA with distinction in economics, Duke University, 1983, magna cum laude.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Electricity (Transactional) - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Politan is equally adept in wind, solar and traditional power transactions, acting for operators, developers and investors on M&A and financings. He adroitly handles both domestic transactions and those with cross-border elements.

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Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Politan skillfully represents large clients in the acquisition and divestiture of solar and wind generation assets.

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Strengths

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He is an extraordinary lawyer and extremely talented.
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