Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives continues to build one of the most prominent and robust renewable energy practices in the U.S. Serving clients from 10 offices across seven states and Washington, D.C., our team supports and advances the development of renewable energy projects in all 50 states and more than 20 countries globally. With nearly 80 attorneys who are actively engaged in the firm’s energy legal services, we have served on the leading edge of renewable energy law for well over two decades, helping clients in every aspect of successful project development—from initial project conception to placing electrons on the grid.
Stoel’s expertise in framing agreements, financing strategies and structures, M&A, and tax work is second to none. Our clients trust us to keep them abreast of real-time developments impacting the industry and effectively create pragmatic solutions and strategies to navigate through complex legal issues. The team’s renewable energy experience and technological perspicacity blazed a path for significant relationships with global companies that invest in American renewable energy, as well as in projects located in Europe, South America, and Africa. Our The Law of Wind and The Law of Solar publications are widely distributed across the spectrum of renewable energy investors, developers, operators, and advisors, including other law firms in the industry.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives LLP has a talented sponsor-side practice that focuses on renewable project development with expertise in solar and wind developments. It offers further knowledge of alternative energy projects including algae, geothermal and biomass facilities. The team is active on power purchase agreements, financings, turbine supply agreements and construction matters. The firm possesses a good understanding of the tax structures surrounding renewable projects. It offers cross-border capabilities, representing clients on project development and financing matters in Europe, South America and Africa.
Work Highlights
- Stoel Rives LLP represented Allianz Capital Partners of America in the debt and tax equity financing of a 147 MW photovoltaic solar facility located in Concho County, Texas.
Notable Practitioners
Alexandra Mertens has notable expertise in the development and financing of renewable energy projects and portfolios. She handles tax equity, debt and other structured finance arrangements.
"Alexandra is practical, responsive and is always able to find a commercial resolution to any issues that come up."
Brian Nese has deep experience in the renewable energy market with a particular focus on solar projects. He advises developers, owners and operators on project development, financing and M&A.
"Brian is extremely practical and very pragmatic."
Chad Marriott is noted for his work on wind and solar project financings.
Kevin Pearson is a tax specialist commended for his work handling tax equity financing arrangements for renewable energy projects.
"Kevin is is very commercial and timely."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Head of Department
Jason Johns
Jennifer Martin
Head of Department
Joseph Nussbaum
William Clydesdale
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
AES Clean Energy Development LLC
Allianz Capital Partners of America, LLC
Arevon Energy Inc.
Copia Power DevCo, LLC
Dimension Energy, LLC
Forefront Power
Longroad Energy Holdings LLC
Pivot Energy, Inc.
Primergy Solar, LLC
Renewable Properties, LLC
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