Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

Latham & Watkins LLP is an internationally renowned projects group, esteemed for its representation of lenders and sponsors. The firm is hugely respected for midstream and downstream work in the oil and gas space. It is a leading practice on the development of renewable energy assets in the USA. The team has an exceptional capability for advising on projects involving gas-fired power plants and transmission lines. In the LNG space, it routinely acts for industry giants.

"The team are creative, commercial and easy to work with."

"The team has a good understanding of current and upcoming market issues. They are able to distill complex items into actionable tasks."

"Latham brings insightful solutions to complex problems."

Latham & Watkins LLP advised Apex Clean Energy on the financing of the Great Pathfinder Wind Farm, a 225 MW wind project in Iowa.

Eli Katz is a rapidly growing presence in the renewables space with considerable abilities in complex tax equity project financing. He provides expert representation to lenders, underwriters, sponsors and borrowers. "Eli is a fantastic attorney."

Ethan Schultz has a wealth of experience representing project developers and private equity funds in the acquisition and sale of large-scale wind and solar project portfolios. He also advises on traditional generation A&D for projects at various stages of development. "Ethan is very commercial, smart and easy to work with." "He's an extremely thoughtful lawyer."

Jeffrey Greenberg has an impressive sector-crossing practice, offering expertise in the development, finance, sale and acquisition of single projects and portfolios in the LNG, renewables and conventional power markets. "Jeffrey is very knowledgeable about the space. He is also creative and commercial in his approach."

Trina Chandler has impressive expertise in energy sector M&A. She has particular strengths in advising on the acquisition and sale of conventional and renewable power generation assets or stakes in projects under development. "Trina is a talented lawyer who knows the power industry."

Daniel Sinaiko advises on the financing of solar projects through tax equity and other finance structures. "He is very commercially-oriented while also being a strong advocate for his clients." "Daniel is incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and smart. He's always looking for proactive ways to help." "Daniel Sinaiko is a really great partner in tough negotiations."

Jason Webber offers expert representation in project finance and development across the LNG and oil and gas sectors. He acts for both lenders and borrowers. "Jason is really pragmatic." "Jason is a very good LNG finance attorney. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable."

Matthew Henegar is a highly regarded project finance lawyer with a practice encompassing the financing and development of renewables, oil and gas and LNG projects. "Matthew is extremely knowledgable in his field."

Warren Lilien has a wealth of experience handling project financing for conventional power projects. "Warren listens to what his clients are trying to do while balancing that out with what's doable in the market. From the outset Warren provides great guidance on what is achievable."

Chirag Dedania is noted for his work across a wide range of project financings in the LNG, oil and gas and power sectors. "Chirag is excellent. He's very practical and extremely commercially-minded in getting a deal done."

Christopher Cross has capabilities spanning domestic and international project finance with noted expertise advising on projects in the oil and gas space. He has particular strength in Latin America and Asia. "Christopher is knowledgable and effective and he knows the space."

Kelly Cataldo focuses her practice on the financing of energy projects with experience across battery storage and solar assets. "Kelly is a good negotiator and produces high quality documents."

Omar Nazif is routinely called upon by developers and financial institutions for his expertise in the project financing of wind, solar and battery storage projects. "Omar has excellent subject matter expertise." "Omar is very commercial and solution-oriented."

Paul Hunt has a robust renewables practice advising on financings for wind and solar projects. He has expertise spanning debt, tax equity and other financing arrangements. "Paul is very commercial, thoughtful and thorough."

Christopher Peponis is noted for his capabilities in the financing of energy projects, with a particular expertise in LNG assets.

Antonio Del Pino is the global chair of Latham's Latin America practice. He has significant expertise in complicated project financing structures. He is particularly noted for his work representing national governments.

Gianluca Bacchiocchi is a project financing expert noted for his work on large projects in Peru and wider Latin America. He is active across both the energy and infrastructure sectors.