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White & Case LLP
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020-1095
NEW YORK
United States
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Partner

Career

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Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Renewable/alternative power

White & Case LLP has notable experience in the range of renewable energy transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and project financing, with a particular focus on advising foreign investors seeking to buy into US-based projects and assets. A notable achievement of the team was the representation of Sempra Energy on its agreement to sell a non-controlling 10 percent interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners, LP, to a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for $1.78bn in cash in 2022. Nandan Nelivigi has broad experience acting for lenders, developers, sponsors, and investors, while Raymond Azar is a key contact for complex structuring mandates, including domestic and international transactions. At the associate level, Saghar Khodabakhsh is a name to note. All named lawyers are based in New York unless otherwise stated. Former practice head Christopher Richardson departed the firm in March 2024.