Kirkland & Ellis LLP

The energy and infrastructure practice at Kirkland & Ellis LLP has a strong reputation in transactions in the electric power space. The practice acts as outside counsel for independent power producers, electric and natural gas utilities and marketers, and pipeline owners. From M&A, energy outsourcing agreements, and project financings to fuel source acquisitions, renewable energy credit agreements, and PPA, the team is stand-out. At the helm in Houston is Andrew Calder, with extensive experience in M&A and corporate and securities matters in the energy sector. In New York, Kristin Mendoza is a key contact for private equity firms and strategic investors with cross-border M&A and joint ventures in energy, including renewable projects. Rhett Van Syoc supports the practice’s M&A ability with power generation, services manufacturing, and renewables from Houston. Other stand-out team members include the Houston-based Robert Goodin and Ahmed Sidik, specialists in M&A, private equity investments, and divestitures in the energy sector. William Benitez is also a key contact in Houston for equity investments, recapitalizations, and joint ventures in the sector.