About

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Foley’s Energy Industry Team (EIT) has well proven and highly regarded capabilities to successfully manage alternative and renewable energy transactions and financings. We serve as primary outside counsel for several leading solar and wind energy companies operating in the U.S. and globally. Foley EIT attorneys represent major international energy companies, utility holding companies, independent power producers, commercial banks, infrastructure funds and private equity funds, many of which are leading investors and lenders in the alternative and renewable energy space, in complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and project development financings with high-dollar values. Foley’s EIT draws upon diverse corporate, finance, taxation, real estate, government affairs and environmental practices within the firm. Foley has 24 offices in the U.S., Mexico, Asia and Europe, with capabilities to serve renewable and alternative energy sector clients in U.S. and cross-border transactions.


Foley EIT attorneys advise alternative and renewable energy clients on:

  • Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
  • Project finance, including tax equity based and complex structured financings
  • Project and real estate development
  • Regulatory affairs at the federal (FERC), state and local levels
  • Permitting
  • Tax
  • Community relations
  • Land rights
  • Equipment procurement
  • Power purchase arrangements

Chambers Review

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Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Foley & Lardner LLP's expertise handling project development and A&D makes it a strong choice for clients active in the renewable energy space. The team shows particular expertise in acting for some of the largest solar energy companies. It offers tax support and extensive regulatory experience. The team ably advises clients on evolving technologies in the alternative energy market. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeffery R. Atkin
2
Band 2

Jeffery Atkin handles a broad array of transactional mandates in the renewables space including the acquisition and sale of single assets and portfolios, with particular strength in utility-scale solar deals.

"Jeffery is super in tune with what is happening in the industry. He knows what is going on and can anticipate twists, turns and risks in market"

Jocelyn Lavallo
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Jocelyn Lavallo
3
Band 3

Jocelyn Lavallo is noted for her representation of lenders in project financings for renewable generation assets.

Thomas Hoffmann
3
Thomas Hoffmann
3
Band 3

Thomas Hoffmann has a strong presence in the renewables market and frequently advises clients on a broad array of financing and development matters.

Darin Lowder
4
Darin Lowder
4
Band 4

Darin Lowder handles a range of project financings in the renewable energy space, regularly representing the lender.

Ranked Lawyers at
Foley & Lardner LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

2
Jeffery R. Atkin
2
Band 2
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

Jocelyn Lavallo
3
Jocelyn Lavallo
3
Band 3
Thomas Hoffmann
3
Thomas Hoffmann
3
Band 3
Darin Lowder
4
Darin Lowder
4
Band 4

Members

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Andres S. Medrano

Carlos J. Abarca

Charles E. Meacham

Daniel Aranda

Darin M. Lowder

David Markey

David W. Clark

Edward J. Hammond

Jason N. Barglow

Jason W. Allen

Head of Department

Jeffery R. Atkin

Head of Department

Jocelyn E. Lavallo

John T. Dunlap

Larry J. Bonney

Neil A. Bakare

Robert Arena

Rosana M. Gutierrez

Thomas McCann Mullooly

Victoria Matese