Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a key player in renewable and alternative power transactions, advising sponsors, developers, utilities, and investors on complex M&A, project financings, tax equity investments, and capital markets transactions. The team is particularly active in utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and energy transition projects. The New York-based practice is co-headed by Nicholas Politan and Peter Hanlon, both of whom advise on acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and project development involving renewable energy assets. Daniel Alterbaum advises investors and sponsors on renewable energy acquisitions and private equity transactions. Ata Dinlenc advises on tax credit monetizations, joint ventures, and project financings, while Lauren Traina focuses on real estate and development matters involving renewable energy projects. Vlad Zinovyev advises sponsors and investors on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and financings involving renewable and infrastructure assets.
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Key clients
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company
- AIP Management P/S
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
- Clearway Energy Inc.
- BHE Renewables LLC
- energyRe, LLC
- Peabody Energy Corp.
- AMPYR Energy USA
- Copia Power
- Jupiter Power
- Spearmint Energy
- Vanguard Renewables
Work highlights
Advised Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., a renewable energy and utility company, on the $2.5 billion sale of its renewable energy business (excluding hydro) to a subsidiary of LS Power, developer and operator of North American power and energy infrastructure.
Advised AIP Management P/S (“AIP”), a leading investor in diversified decarbonisation infrastructure, on its $450 million agreement to invest in Silicon Ranch Corporation (“Silicon Ranch”), one of the largest independent power producers and developers of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects in the U.S. Silicon Ranch's portfolio includes 3.6 GW of operating capacity, 3.7 GW in construction or under contract, and a near- and mid-term development pipeline of more than 12 GW.
Advised AIP Management P/S (“AIP”), a leading investor in diversified decarbonisation infrastructure, on its entering into a $200 million agreement to acquire a 49.99% equity stake in Pine Forest, a co-located 300 MWac solar photovoltaic and 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system project, from Clearway Energy Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nicholas Politan; Peter Hanlon
Other key lawyers
Daniel Alterbaum; Ata Dinlenc; Lauren Traina; Vlad Zinovyev