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

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Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

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

Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
  • 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

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Alexandra Mertens
2
Alexandra Mertens
2
Band 2

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
3
Brian Nese
3
Band 3

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
4
Chad Marriott
4
Band 4

Chad Marriott is noted for his work on wind and solar project financings.

Kevin Pearson
4
Kevin Pearson
4
Band 4

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

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USA - Nationwide

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

Brian Nese
3
Brian Nese
3
Band 3
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

Alexandra Mertens
2
Alexandra Mertens
2
Band 2
Brian Nese
3
Brian Nese
3
Band 3
Chad Marriott
4
Chad Marriott
4
Band 4
Kevin Pearson
4
Kevin Pearson
4
Band 4

Members

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Alexandra Mertens

Alexandra Mertens

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

Industries

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Agribusiness

Construction

Consumer Products

Energy

Food & Beverage

Healthcare

Life Sciences & Technology

Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Real Estate