Energy & Natural Resources
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 2
Contact number
+1 404 577 4200Chambers Review
Mercer Thompson LLC brings a high level of experience and industry knowledge to development, transactional and project financing matters. Possesses deep industry expertise with significant capabilities in matters relating to natural gas, electric power and renewable energy. Offers a particularly strong transactional department, capable of representing clients in high-value projects.
Work Highlights
- Mercer Thompson served as lead counsel to WEC Energy Group in its acquisition from Invenergy of a 90% ownership interest in an approximately 250 MW wind generating facility in Illinois.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mercer Thompson is well versed in the commercial aspects of the business as well as the law."
"Mercer Thompson provides great turnaround and great understanding of issues."
"Mercer Thompson's attorneys' knowledge and diligence make them great advocates."
"Mercer Thompson is well versed in the commercial aspects of the business as well as the law."
"Mercer Thompson provides great turnaround and great understanding of issues."
"Mercer Thompson's attorneys' knowledge and diligence make them great advocates."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Thompson handles a range of transactions in the energy space, including complex M&A negotiations and project development mandates.
"I think of Richard Thompson as my outside inside counsel. I am comfortable with him working with my engineers directly."
"Richard Thompson is very client service-oriented."
John Lamberski advises on deals involving the nuclear, coal and renewable fields, among other areas. His expertise includes high-value financings and M&A.
"John is a great lawyer. He is very experienced in a number of fields."
John Mercer regularly acts for major multistate energy corporations, offering experience in areas such as the electric power and natural gas industries.
Jason Yost is recommended for his great experience in the energy space. His work spans both national and international matters and includes renewable energy mandates.
Cada Kilgore has a wide-ranging transactional practice which sees him advise energy companies on financings, corporate acquisitions and securities offerings.
"Cada is a smart guy."
"Cada is a skilled drafter and an exceptionally creative and strategic adviser."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mercer Thompson LLC
Georgia