Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
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Provided by Milbank LLP
Milbank has by far the most experience of any international law firm working on the development, financing and acquisition of power, energy and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Our experience involves the entire array of renewables projects (solar, wind and hydro), gas-fired projects, and transmission lines – as well as LNG projects, pipelines, vessels and transportation infrastructure (including roads, rail, ports and airports).
Chambers Review
Milbank LLP is one of the strongest and most focused projects firms operating in the USA today, frequently advising on some of the most complex and innovative project financings. The firm possesses strength across the full range of project financing and development, with particular skill representing big-name lenders. It has strength in Latin America, the USA and further afield. The team frequently provides advice to debt and equity investors, private sponsors and government lenders on sophisticated cross-border matters. The firm leverages its international expertise in mining and other sectors to represent development finance institutions, export credit agencies and multilateral development banks.
Work Highlights
- Milbank LLP advised HPS Investment Partners on a residential solar financing for projects located in across various US states.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank is fantastic. The lawyers are easy to work with as they're so experienced."
"Milbank is exceptional. The team go above and beyond."
"Milbank is fantastic. The lawyers are easy to work with as they're so experienced."
"Milbank is exceptional. The team go above and beyond."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Borisoff leverages his expertise in the mining and energy sectors to assist agency lenders on international project finance, with a particular focus on Latin America.
"Alexander goes above and beyond."
Daniel Bartfeld has a wealth of domestic and international experience in the financing and acquisition of projects across the oil and gas and power sectors. He is the global practice leader for energy, projects and infrastructures and frequently acts for lenders, borrowers and multilateral agencies.
"Daniel is very attentive to his clients and provides best-in-class services."
"Daniel is of the best lawyers in the Latin American market. He is a super smart, very practical and commercial lawyer who is focused on getting things done."
"He has a ton of expertise and is very pragmatic and deal-oriented."
Michael Duff is recognized for his projects work in the renewable energy sector. He is praised for his expert handling of tax equity matters.
"He's a very strong tax practitioner. He's very commercially-oriented and knows how to get transactions closed."
William Bice is an attorney of exceptional capability well known for his project financing work in the power space. He also advises on development and restructuring matters.
"Bill Bice is known as one of the first people to call when you have a tough deal. He understands business and thinks broader than just what a document says."
"Bill is a fantastic lawyer. He is commercial and provides really strong advice in any situation. He is incredibly knowledgeable in terms of the legal intricacies and is also creative when dealing with something newer."
Allan Marks is highly regarded for his work assisting sponsors and lenders on a broad array of project financings. He is particularly expert in PPP structures.
"Allan isextremely knowledgeable."
Daniel Michalchuk is a well-known project finance attorney, who has expertise across oil and gas and electric power projects. He advises on domestic US and international developments.
"Daniel is a terrific lawyer."
"He's very pragmatic and commercial."
Carolina Walther-Meade is well known for her representation of lenders and sponsors in domestic and international project financing in the energy, mining and transportation sectors. She is particularly knowledgeable of Latin America markets.
Jaime Ramirez is commended for his work in significant project financings as well as acquisition and divestiture transactions. He has considerable expertise in Latin American jurisdictions.
"Jaime is very practical, responsive and good to work with."
Michael Klaus primarily represents financial institutions in the acquisition and financing of projects in the renewables space.
"Michael is very good at making sure his client is protected but also that the deal runs smoothly. He's impressive."
Roland Estevez lends his expertise to complex project financing arrangements in Latin America. He works across both traditional and renewable asset classes.
"Roland is a very thoughtful lawyer - he tries to understand the other person's position and work towards an optimal solution. He also really makes sure to stay on top of the market."
Henry Scott regularly represents his lender clients in the financing of projects in the renewable energy sector. He has experience across solar, wind and battery storage assets.
"Henry is smart and thorough."
Jeffrey Leider handles a diverse range of energy transactions. He represents lenders and sponsors in the financing and acquisition of oil and gas and renewable energy projects.
"Jeffrey Leider is incredibly hard working and his drafting is of exceptional quality. He stands out in that he knows what's important to fight for and what's important to push aside, to focus on the points that really matter."