Ranking tables
Projects | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Cynthia Urda Kassis A&O Shearman22 Years Ranked
Daniel D Bartfeld Milbank LLP20 Years Ranked
Daniel J Michalchuk Milbank LLP15 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Greenberg Latham & Watkins LLP21 Years Ranked- Keith Martin Norton Rose Fulbright22 Years Ranked
- Noam Ayali Norton Rose Fulbright15 Years Ranked
Robert Freedman Paul Hastings LLP15 Years Ranked
Rohit Chaudhry Kirkland & Ellis LLP18 Years Ranked- Todd E Alexander Norton Rose Fulbright18 Years Ranked
William B Bice Milbank LLP18 Years Ranked
Band 2
Christopher L Mann Sullivan & Cromwell LLP22 Years Ranked
G Alan Rafte Bracewell LLP22 Years Ranked
Gregory Tan Paul Hastings LLP17 Years Ranked
Jeff Schroeder Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP21 Years Ranked
Julia A Czarniak Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates20 Years Ranked
Kent Rowey A&O Shearman18 Years Ranked
Lance T Brasher Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates20 Years Ranked
Matthew Henegar Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
Sergio J Galvis Sullivan & Cromwell LLP22 Years Ranked
Tara A Higgins Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked
Tomer Pinkusiewicz Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP17 Years Ranked
Warren H Lilien Latham & Watkins LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 3
Alexander Borisoff Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
Allan T Marks Milbank LLP20 Years Ranked- Blake H Winburne Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP17 Years Ranked
Brian A Bradshaw Sidley Austin LLP19 Years Ranked
Chirag Dedania Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
David J Penna Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
Elena Millerman Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP10 Years Ranked
Gregory K Smith Morrison Foerster17 Years Ranked
Inosi Nyatta Sullivan & Cromwell LLP10 Years Ranked
Jason Webber Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Kelann Stirling Kirkland & Ellis4 Years Ranked
Marius Griskonis Linklaters8 Years Ranked
Michael Muller Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
Tatiana Monastyrskaya Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 4
Alan Alexander Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked- Amy C. Maloney Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Y Koenigsberg Norton Rose Fulbright17 Years Ranked
Brandon Dalling King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
Carolina Walther-Meade Milbank LLP15 Years Ranked
Christopher Cross Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
David Lieberman Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP21 Years Ranked- Douglas M Fried Norton Rose Fulbright17 Years Ranked
Eamon Nolan Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Hugh Tucker Haynes and Boone, LLP14 Years Ranked
Jaime Ramirez Milbank LLP4 Years Ranked
Jessica N Adkins Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
John E. Estes Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
Jorge Kamine Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP4 Years Ranked- Kenneth W Hansen Norton Rose Fulbright20 Years Ranked
- Lori Ann Bean Clifford Chance US LLP17 Years Ranked
- Matt Archer Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP14 Years Ranked
Melissa Raciti-Knapp Freshfields US LLP21 Years Ranked
Neeraj Arora Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
Noreen Phelan Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
Paul S Kraske Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates17 Years Ranked
Richard Filosa Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP11 Years Ranked
Roald Nashi Kirkland & Ellis4 Years Ranked
Robert Stephens Sidley Austin LLP20 Years Ranked
Roland Estevez Milbank LLP4 Years Ranked
Ron Erlichman Linklaters2 Years Ranked
Tristan Pelham Webb King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
Werner Federico Ahlers Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Mark P Weitzel
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Projects2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedMark Weitzel has substantial experience working advising prominent clients on the financing and development of power generation projects spanning both the conventional and renewables sectors.
S Richard Shutran
Winston & Strawn LLP | Projects2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedRichard Shutran has substantial experience acting for public and private companies and investors across a range of finance and transactional matters, with particular strengths in the sale and acquisition of renewables projects.
S Steven Miles
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Projects2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedSteven Miles has substantial experience advising on the financing and development of the most complex and high value LNG infrastructure projects.
Band 1
1 Cynthia Urda Kassis
A&O Shearman | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedCynthia Urda Kassis is widely renowned for her expert representation of lenders and borrowers in international project finance across the mining sector.1 Daniel D Bartfeld
Milbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDaniel 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.1 Daniel J MichalchukMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedDaniel 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.1 Jeffrey Greenberg
Latham & Watkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJeffrey Greenberg has an impressive sector-crossing practice, offering expertise in the development, finance, sale and acquisition of single projects and portfolios in the LNG, renewables and conventional power markets.1 Keith Martin
Norton Rose Fulbright | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked"If you want to know the way that things are going to play out in renewable energy and project financing before they come to pass, Keith Martin has the best crystal ball of anyone I know."1 Noam AyaliNorton Rose Fulbright | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedNoam Ayali is widely regarded as a leader in the development and financing of major LNG projects. He has further capabilities assisting with renewable and conventional power matters.1 Robert Freedman
Paul Hastings LLP | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRobert Freedman has an impressive track record of advising private equity funds, institutional investors and commercial banks on complex and high value financings for conventional and renewable power projects.1 Rohit Chaudhry
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedRohit Chaudhry has an impressive track record representing lenders in sophisticated financing arrangements for projects in the oil and gas and renewables sectors. He provides adroit counsel on both smaller distributed asset developments and large utility-scale projects.1 Todd E AlexanderNorton Rose Fulbright | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedTodd Alexander is highly regarded for his work on the financing, development, acquisition and sale of single projects and portfolios across the conventional and renewable power sectors.1 William B BiceMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedWilliam 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.
Band 2
2 Christopher L Mann
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedChristopher Mann has a strong track record for handling project finance and development across an impressive breadth of sectors, including mining, LNG and PPP infrastructure.2 G Alan Rafte
Bracewell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedHighly regarded for his oil and gas industry expertise, Alan Rafte frequently handles high value and complex project financing for prominent sector clients. He also advises on development aspects of upstream and midstream projects.2 Gregory TanPaul Hastings LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedGregory Tan has an impressive lender-side practice, managing project finance and development work across the entire energy sector as well as in PPP infrastructure.2 Jeff Schroeder
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedJeff Schroeder is head of the firm's energy and infrastructure practice. He has considerable expertise in project finance and development, particularly in the renewables sector.2 Julia A Czarniak
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked"Julia represents clients' interests in a pragmatic and commercial way. She has great responsiveness, good at managing a team and produces high quality work."2 Kent RoweyA&O Shearman | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedKent Rowey has a stellar reputation in the PPP market and is frequently sought after to handle the most complex of projects. He has particular knowledge of university-level power projects.2 Lance T BrasherSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedLance Brasher is a highly regarded attorney able to advise on sophisticated project financings across the energy industry. He also counsels on PPP structures for infrastructure projects.2 Matthew HenegarLatham & Watkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedMatthew Henegar is a highly regarded project finance lawyer with a practice encompassing the financing and development of renewables, oil and gas and LNG projects.2 Sergio J GalvisSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked"Sergio goes above and beyond in delivering exceptional client service. His attention to detail, responsiveness, meticulous research and strategic thinking contributes to the successful resolution of complex legal issues."2 Tara A Higgins
Sidley Austin LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedTara Higgins has an impressive breadth of expertise across the renewables sector, where she offers expert representation in the development and financing of single projects and portfolios. She also advises on the acquisition and sale of both assets and project companies.2 Tomer Pinkusiewicz
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked"Tomer is an absolute 'knock it out of the park' advisor. He has a tremendous depth in the space and his client service is very strong. There is no problem he can't solve."2 Warren H LilienLatham & Watkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedWarren Lilien has a wealth of experience handling project financing for conventional power projects.
Band 3
3 Alexander BorisoffMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAlexander 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.3 Allan T MarksMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedAllan 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.3 Blake H WinburneOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedBlake 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.3 Brian A BradshawSidley Austin LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedBrian Bradshaw is recognized for advising clients on project finance and development across the conventional power, renewables and LNG sectors.3 Chirag DedaniaLatham & Watkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedChirag Dedania is noted for his work across a wide range of project financings in the LNG, oil and gas and power sectors.3 David J Penna
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDavid Penna of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP handles a range of projects matters across the energy sector. His practice encompasses the development and financing of wind, solar and biomass projects as well as advising lenders and developers on natural gas projects.3 Elena MillermanDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked"Elena is fantastic. She is very detailed and commercial. She sees both sides of it which helps to give her a good grasp of how to go through nuanced or difficult points."3 Gregory K Smith
Morrison Foerster | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedGregory Smith is frequently sought after by development finance institutions, export credit agencies and multilateral agencies to handle complex and high value projects. He has particular expertise in Africa and the Middle East.3 Inosi NyattaSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedInosi Nyatta is an esteemed project finance attorney who is particularly active in the LNG space, both domestically and internationally.3 Jason WebberLatham & Watkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJason Webber offers expert representation in project finance and development across the LNG and oil and gas sectors. He acts for both lenders and borrowers.3 Kelann StirlingKirkland & Ellis | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKelann Stirling's project financing experience covers an array of assets from the refinancing of gas-fired plants to virtual PPAs for renewable energy offtake to recapitalization of oil and gas assets.3 Marius Griskonis
Linklaters | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedMarius Griskonis has an impressive breadth of expertise spanning the development, financing, acquisition and sale of renewable energy infrastructure. He advises on complex single project and large portfolio transactions.3 Michael Muller
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMichael Müller handles the financing of projects in the traditional power space and is regularly sought out by clients for his substantial expertise.3 Tatiana MonastyrskayaKirkland & Ellis LLP | Projects2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedTatiana Monastyrskaya has notable expertise in energy project finance and development, with a particular focus on oil pipelines.
Band 4
4 Alan Alexander
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAlan Alexander regularly handles project financings with a primary focus on the oil and gas sector. His experience ranges from traditional asset development through to low carbon alternatives such as RNS and ammonia.4 Amy C. MaloneyMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAmy Maloney's expertise covers the financing, sale and acquisition of assets in the power and renewables space.4 Benjamin Y KoenigsbergNorton Rose Fulbright | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedBenjamin Koenigsberg has an impressive track record of advising lenders, sponsors and private equity funds on project financing in the renewables space. He is further noted for his expertise in the LNG sector.4 Brandon Dalling
King & Spalding LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBrandon Dalling's practice covers the finance and acquisition of projects in the oil and gas and renewable energy industries.4 Carolina Walther-MeadeMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedCarolina 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.4 Christopher CrossLatham & Watkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedChristopher Cross has capabilities spanning domestic and international project finance with noted expertise advising on projects in the oil and gas space. He has particular strength in Latin America and Asia.4 David Lieberman
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedDavid Lieberman of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has notable experience in the conventional power and renewable project financing and development.He is particularly knowledgeable of refinancing structures.4 Douglas M FriedNorton Rose Fulbright | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedDouglas Fried is commended for handling complex and high value financing and development work in the PPP space. He has considerable expertise in acting for lenders. He is head of the infrastructure, mining and commodities practice and cohead of North American infrastructure.4 Eamon NolanVinson & Elkins LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedEamon Nolan's practice encompasses the disposition and acquisition of renewable assets including solar, wind and hydroelectric projects. He has additional strength in project financing.4 Hugh Tucker
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedHugh Tucker of Haynes and Boone is noted for his robust oil and gas sector practice advising clients on development, finance, M&A and joint venture matters.4 Jaime RamirezMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJaime 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.4 Jessica N AdkinsSidley Austin LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked"Jessica continually impresses me with her creativity, intelligence and grit. She leads her teams with a client-focused mentality."4 John E. EstesSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJohn Estes represents his clients in complex project financings. He has expertise in the LNG and mining industries.4 Jorge Kamine
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked"Jorge is very thoughtful and personable in his approach to challenging and complex issues. He is thorough in his understanding of the key issues, and is very responsive and strategic."4 Kenneth W HansenNorton Rose Fulbright | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedKenneth Hansen assists clients with the financing of energy and other infrastructure projects. He has particular expertise in the Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program.4 Lori Ann Bean
Clifford Chance US LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedLori Ann Bean has notable prowess in the agency finance space with considerable expertise in advising on energy and transportation projects. She is particularly commended for her work on the development of innovative financing structures.4 Matt ArcherOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedMatt Archer's broad practice encompasses both the development and A&D of assets in the renewable space.4 Melissa Raciti-Knapp
Freshfields US LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedMelissa Raciti-Knapp of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a wealth of experience assisting commercial banks and multilateral agencies with international project finance matters, particularly in the Latin American market.4 Neeraj AroraMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedNeeraj Arora is a strong performer in the renewables sector who frequently represents developers, lenders and investors in connection with the development and financing of solar, offshore wind and battery storage infrastructure.4 Noreen PhelanSidley Austin LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked"Noreen is incredible when it comes to deal execution. She's good at unlocking solutions to complicated structuring challenges and she has an incredible memory."4 Paul S KraskeSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPaul Kraske focuses his practice on the development, financing, acquisition and sale of transmission infrastructure, with further experience advising on wind and solar projects.4 Richard FilosaMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedRichard Filosa has considerable expertise in the conventional power sector, where he ably represents clients in financing, structuring and the negotiation of commercial agreements.4 Roald NashiKirkland & Ellis | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRoald Nashi has wide-ranging project financing experience and regularly represents clients with interests in LNG, solar, pipeline and traditional power projects.4 Robert StephensSidley Austin LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedRobert Stephens has particular expertise in tailored project financing structures in the conventional and renewable power sectors, including secured wind hedges and revenue put hedges.4 Roland EstevezMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRoland Estevez lends his expertise to complex project financing arrangements in Latin America. He works across both traditional and renewable asset classes.4 Ron ErlichmanLinklaters | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRon Erlichman has experience representing renewable energy companies and financial institutions in project financings.4 Tristan Pelham WebbKing & Spalding LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedTristan Pelham Webb has a wide-ranging practice covering the acquisition and financings of projects including wind and solar assets.4 Werner Federico AhlersSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Projects2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedWerner Federico Ahlers is commended for his experience managing complex matters for clients engaged in large projects in Latin America.
Up and Coming
U Andrew Compton
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Projects2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAndrew Compton of Linklaters regularly handles the development and financing of energy projects and has a particular strength in the renewables space.
U Jeffrey LeiderMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJeffrey 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.
U Sean O'NeillMilbank LLP | Projects2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedSean O'Neill's practice covers project financings of a variety of assets including those in the renewable energy, oil and gas and LNG spaces.