Eli Katz > Latham & Watkins LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Recognized in the renewables and alternative energy market for its expertise in M&A, secured lending, and project development, Latham & Watkins LLP‘s energy and infrastructure group is a popular choice for clients from the alternative power generation, energy storage, and electric power technologies sectors. The practice’s offering extends beyond transactions and development to include advice on tax matters, litigation, and environmental compliance on both a domestic and international level. With its deep industry knowledge, the department has amassed new and impressive clients to its roster, as well as new practitioners; project development expert Daniel Sinaiko joined the team from A&O Shearman in April 2024 and was followed by tax specialist Scott Cockerham in September. Co-heading the group are Houston-based Trina Chandler and Washington DC’s Ethan Schultz. Chandler stands out for her aptitude handling complex M&A and private equity transactions, while Schultz is noted for his prowess leading on acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, and financings. Other key practitioners in the team include Kelly Cataldo and Eli Katz, both of whom are based in New York; Cataldo concentrates on energy transition and Katz focuses on energy tax incentives. On the take-private front in New York, David Allinson is the key contact and Matthew Henegar is the go-to for intercompany asset sharing. Los Angeles’ Jeffrey Greenberg is also an asset to the team due to his experience advising on energy projects.

Latham & Watkins LLP‘ energy and infrastructure industry group stands out for its expert knowledge across the power and renewables sector including power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, among other areas. The team has deep experience advising investors and energy companies on M&A, secured lending, and corporate finance, as well as restructuring, tax, and project development and finance. With a wide range of capabilities to handle high-profile and high-value energy transactions, both domestically and internationally, the department has amassed an impressive client roster with key players in the energy space. Heading up the practice in New York are Eli Katz and David Owen, while Lauren Anderson leads the office in Houston. Katz concentrates on tax incentives, project development, and financing, while Owen focuses on M&A deals and joint ventures. Anderson is recognised for her aptitude leading on private equity transactions related to power, renewables, and petrochemicals. New York-based David Kurzweil and Houston-based Trina Chandler are assets to the team as a result of their expertise in M&A and joint ventures, alongside private equity transactions respectively. Other notable names include New York’s Christopher Cross and Caroline Phillips.