Standing out for its depth in renewable energy financings and tax-driven transactions, Norton Rose Fulbright advises borrowers, lenders, and developers on complex clean energy and infrastructure projects. The team is particularly active in wind, battery storage, and other energy transition assets, with strong capabilities in tax equity financings, tax credit transfers, and project M&A. The practice is co-headed by Keith Martin in Washington DC and Benjamin Koenigsberg in New York, both of whom advise on sophisticated renewable energy financings and project development matters. Todd Alexander in New York advises developers and lenders on financings and acquisitions involving solar, wind, and other renewable assets. Hilary Lefko in Washington DC focuses on tax equity financings, tax credit transactions, and renewable energy M&A. Becky Diffen in Austin leads renewables-focused M&A transactions, advising developers and investors on acquisitions, joint ventures, and platform sales involving renewable energy projects.
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Testimonials
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‘NRF has a large project finance practice that sees a large slice of the market. They are highly competent in all areas of renewable energy finance and M&A.’
‘Best-in-class talent and deep expertise across various sectors, including real estate, project finance, and tax law’
‘Top tier expertise and practical approach. James Berger, Shana Gilman, Gabriela Larralde, Namratha Minupuri, Evan Allen, Laura Masterson, Ian McGeown’
‘NRF is the most valuable partner I've had in transaction execution over the last several years. Their market expertise, their advocacy of their clients, and their extremely committed and dependable partnership make them my top choice law firm by far. The relationships I have built with NRF counsel are some of the deepest I have in the industry, forged during tough transactions with protracted negotiations and near constant shifts in dynamics and strategy.’
‘Ben Koenigsberg - master negotiator and strategist, fierce client advocate, invaluable teacher Chris Vale - flawless transaction execution, infinite patience, extremely trusted partner, unmatched dedication Vanessa Ishimwe - high quality work product, consistent reliability and responsiveness David Burton & Hillary Lefko - I truly appreciate their willingness to collaborate and provide specialist insights ’
Key clients
- rPlus Energies
- Cordelio Power LP
- Leeward Renewable Energy
- Brookfield Renewable Energy
- Nomura Securities International, Inc.
- Matrix Renewables USA LLC
- KeyBank National Association
- Apterra Infrastructure Capital LLC, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management
- Ormat Technologies
- Avangrid Power
- NextEra Energy
- Lightsource bp
Work highlights
Represented lenders KeyBanc Capital Markets, HSBC Bank USA and Banco Santander on the US$1.3 billion construction debt financing for three utility scale solar photovoltaic projects as part of the Mammoth Solar facility in Pulaski County, Indiana.
Represented rPlus Energies as borrower on a US$1.1 billion debt financing and US$513 million tax equity financing for the Green River project, a 400-MW solar PV and 400-MW/1,600-MWh battery storage project in Emery County, Utah.
Represented Rabobank, a leading global energy transition financier, in a first-of-its-kind financing facility for independent power producer Pathway Power to build renewable energy projects seeking to connect to the US electricity grid.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Todd Alexander
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Benjamin Koenigsberg
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Becky Diffen
Hilary Lefko
Practice head
Keith Martin; Benjamin Koenigsberg
Other key lawyers
Todd Alexander; Hilary Lefko; Becky Diffen