Energy
Bracewell LLP advises developers, utilities and investors on renewable and alternative power projects spanning solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen and carbon capture. Houston-based Ryan Holcomb co-leads the power transactions group and advises on acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures involving renewable and conventional power assets. Danielle M. Varnell is experienced in energy M&A and project development, including portfolio acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments across wind, solar and battery storage projects. Laura Sheldon, based in Washington DC, focuses on renewable energy transactions, advising on acquisitions, joint ventures and project development arrangements.
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Danielle Varnell has extensive experience in energy M&A including with respect to both development stage and operating projects, portfolio acquisitions and divestures, and complex multi-party joint ventures. In addition to her experience with fossil generation assets and onshore wind and solar assets, Danielle has significant experience in carbon capture and sequestration, battery storage and offshore wind.
Danielle also has extensive experience on all aspect of energy and infrastructure project development, including the negotiation and drafting of build transfer agreements, EPC contracts, operation and maintenance agreements, construction management agreements, asset management agreements, shared facilities agreements, build out agreements and equipment procurement and supply agreements (including gas and wind turbines, modules and transformers), as well as numerous other project development agreements.
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School,
J.D., 1997, cum laude, Order of the Coif
Ripon College,
B.A., 1993, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
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‘The team is a hidden gem in the industry. Very knowledgeable about what is the current "market" and how to move deals to the finish line. ’
‘Danielle Varnell: super focused on solving issues and moving deals forward. Always able to bring an alternative idea forward when negotiations hit a sticking point. Clear communicator and very enjoyable to work with. Laura Sheldon: strong negotiator and able to cut to the heart of an issue. Great communicator who is passionate for her client.’
Key clients
- Air Liquide USA, LLC
- Brookfield Renewable