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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP offers clients a broad projects practice with particular strengths in PPP and renewable power developments. It takes a leading role representing sponsors and developers on complex PPP negotiations. The team is recognized for notable capability in transit and aviation PPPs. The firm is well versed in issues surrounding tax equity planning in the renewables space. It has possesses considerable prowess handling acquisitions and sales of single projects and portfolios. The firm is also active on conventional power development.
Work Highlights
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advised Equinor on its acquisition of a 100% stake in battery storage developer East Point Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Orrick is a client-focused firm that has full service capabilities and top-tier talent."
"The team's depth of knowledge is incredible."
"Orrick understands commercial objectives of a transaction and is adept at solving problems."
"Orrick is a client-focused firm that has full service capabilities and top-tier talent."
"The team's depth of knowledge is incredible."
"Orrick understands commercial objectives of a transaction and is adept at solving problems."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Mathews has an impressive track record of representing lenders, sponsors and investors on a broad array of PPP projects, particularly in the transportation and energy sectors.
Leslie Sherman has notable expertise spanning solar and wind generation projects as well as battery storage development. He is commended for his work advising clients on the structuring and negotiation of PPAs.
"Les is a brilliant mind and very practical."
Mark Weitzel has substantial experience working advising prominent clients on the financing and development of power generation projects spanning both the conventional and renewables sectors.
Blake Winburne is highly regarded for his work on the acquisition and sale of gas-fired, wind and solar assets at various stages of development. He also advises on complex financing and development matters.
"Blake has strong commercial acumen, executive presence and excellent, long standing stature."
Bradford Gathright represents a strong choice for investors and developers in conventional and renewable energy infrastructure M&A. He has expertise across project and portfolio transactions.
"Bradford is detail-oriented, practical, knows industry well and well organised."
Christopher Moore provides clients with top tier tax equity and other project financing counsel.
Thomas Glascock has considerable experience advising clients engaged in renewable energy projects. He is at home working on both solar and wind financings.
"Thomas is a highly experienced and top notch professional."
Young Lee has a stellar reputation for her handling of transportation sector PPP. She provides expert representation in the development and financing of high value and sophisticated infrastructure projects.
"Young is a spectacular lawyer. She is smart, creative and commercial - a stand out person to work with."
Dahl Thompson has notable expertise in the sale and acquisition of conventional and renewable power assets and portfolios at all stages of development.
"Dahl has excellent industry knowledge."
John Eliason manages a broad array of tax-based financing arrangements, with a particular focus on solar generation and energy storage infrastructure projects.
"John is very knowledgeable and practical."
Kristin Seeger has expertise in handling sales and acquisitions of renewable energy projects and platforms, with particular strengths in assisting with utility-scale solar transactions.
"Kristin's customer problems become her own and she is there for you no matter what."
Eric Stephens has particular strengths in the financing and development of distributed solar projects as well as energy storage solutions, both standalone and paired with generation assets. He has further expertise in advising on the structuring and negotiation of PPAs and EPC agreements.
"Eric is an expert in his field."
Matt Archer's broad practice encompasses both the development and A&D of assets in the renewable space.
"Matt has really excellent industry knowledge and is a really skilled negotiator."
Matthew Neuringer regularly assists private developer and public sponsor clients with the project financing of PPP projects in the transport and education sector.
Paul Zarnowiecki is recognized for his work supporting sector clients on renewable and battery storage projects.
Adam Griffin's projects practice covers debt and tax equity finacnings of renewable energy assets including battery storage and solar.
"Adam Griffin is exceptional; a top tier resource, knowledgeable, resourceful, organized and responsive."
Alejandra Garcia Earley has wide-ranging experience in project financings which she brings to bear when expertly representing clients on matters, including those involving renewable energy assets.
Louise Gibbons has experience across the full range of assets in the renewable energy space with noted strength with those concerning solar projects.
"Louise is excellent; very thorough, detailed and so pragmatic."
Rohit Sachdev represents project developers and owners on complex financings. His expertise includes wind, solar and battery projects.
"Rohit is excellent, knowledgeable and timely in his work. In addition, he is very commerciallly-oriented and has a great demeanor."
Victoria Boyne is noted for her strength in the PPP space. She is experienced across a range of matters concerning social and transport infrastructure.