With a ‘depth and diversity of expertise that is unmatched,’ Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s renewables and clean power department stands out for its robust offering which covers a wide array of energy transactions ranging from M&A and joint ventures to debt and equity offerings and project financing. The group continues to attract new and notable clients to its roster including commercial banks, export credit agencies, and institutional lenders. Jeff Schroeder, based in Washington DC, heads up the team and concentrates on project development as well as asset, stock, and portfolio acquisitions. In Richmond, Laura Ellen Jones is the main contact in the practice and specialises in tax equity financings for renewable energy projects, while Washington DC-based Geoffrey Lorenz is adept at handling the financing, acquisition, and development of electric-generating facilities. On the tax credit front, David Lowman is the go-to practitioner in Washington DC and Robert McNamara is the primary liaison in Houston.
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- 'Laura Jones and Geoff Lorenz ably spearhead insurance and document negotiations.'
- 'The practice has a depth and diversity of expertise that is unmatched. Whether it's complex commercial, tax, or regulatory issues, the team always ensures that the client is matched with an expert.'
- 'Most noteworthy, the firm's renewables and bankruptcy teams provided the client invaluable counsel and assistance. Their contributions are invaluable.'
- 'Jeff Schroeder and Geoff Lorenz are stand-outs. They have easily distinguished themselves as the top-performing attorneys within this industry and are my first-call firm.'
- 'The depth of experience and practical and solutions oriented approach are differentiating attributes.'
- 'Both Jeff Schroeder and Geoff Lorenz are excellent in balancing the client's interests and in their delivery of difficult positions, especially during negotiations.'
- 'They are simply the most skilled and personable practitioners within the industry.'
Key clients
- American Electric Power Company, Inc.
- US Departments of Energy and Commerce
- Nuclear Power Plants Authority of Egypt
- Exus NA Holdings LLC
- International Finance Corporation
- Government of Uzbekistan
Work highlights
- Advising International Finance Corporation and the Government of Uzbekistan on the third round of the Scaling Solar program in Uzbekistan which involves a combined solar and battery-storage project, a first-of-its-kind project in emerging markets.
- Advising American Electric Power Company, Inc in connection with the sale of its 1,365-megawatt unregulated, contracted renewables portfolio to IRG Acquisition Holdings.
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Practice head
Jeff Schroeder
Other key lawyers
Laura Ellen Jones; Geoffrey Lorenz; David Lowman; Robert McNamara; George Borovas; Eric Nedell