John T. Gaffney > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s New York-based power and renewables practice stands out for its breadth of expertise which spans both public and private M&A, project acquisitions and investments, and project development, alongside joint ventures, project financing, and capital markets transactions. The group has extensive knowledge of conventional and renewable power including utilities, solar, and wind energy, and often advises on electric transmission assets and lithium projects. Alongside its robust offering, the team’s cross-border capabilities have attracted many impressive clients to its roster including energy, investment, and private equity companies. Co-leading the department are Peter Hanlon and Nicholas Politan, both of whom have deep experience assisting on both domestic and cross-border M&A, financing, and restructuring. On the cleantech front, John Gaffney is a key contact in the practice and represents renewable energy companies in divestitures, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions. Other notable names in the group include debt financing expert Darius Mehraban and securities specialist Alan Bannister.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s power and renewables practice has deep experience advising on regulatory matters and handling transactions involving renewable power projects, electric transmission assets, and lithium projects, as well as battery storage and nuclear technology. The team has particular expertise in M&A, project acquisitions and investments, and project development and financing, although the department is also adept at leading on joint ventures, capital markets transactions, and tax equity investments. With a broad offering and cross-border capabilities, the group has amassed a strong client roster comprised of businesses from the energy, financial services, and industrial sectors. Co-leading the practice are Nicholas Politan and Peter Hanlon, both of whom share an aptitude for M&A, financing, and restructurings. On the cross-border investment front, Emad Khalil is the main contact in the team, while John Gaffney concentrates on divestitures, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions. Darius Mehraban specializes in debt financing transactions and between Washington DC and New York, George P. Stamas, Alexander Fine, and Andrew Herman focus on private equity matters. All attorneys mentioned are based in New York unless stated otherwise.