Renewable power and energy transition mandates remain a core strength of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, with the team advising clients across the development, financing and acquisition of clean energy assets. Its multidisciplinary approach integrates tax, regulatory, environmental and project finance expertise, enabling comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of solar, wind, battery storage and other alternative power projects. Los Angeles-based John Leonti guides clients through complex transactions in the power sector, while Christine Byrnes in New York focuses on financings and restructurings involving renewable energy projects, including tax equity and joint venture arrangements. In Portland, Adam Kobos advises developers, sponsors and investors on the tax structuring of renewable energy investments, including partnership flips, sale-leasebacks and other incentive-driven transactions.
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Key clients
- Greenflash Infrastructure LLC
- UBS Asset Management
- Goldman Sachs
- Competitive Power Ventures
- Huntington National Bank
- EDP Renewables North America
- NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
- Plus Power
- Deriva Energy
- Serena Energy
- M&T Bank
- Sabanci Renewables, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Enel Green Power North American in connection with the execution of a distribution, exchange, and purchase agreement with Gulf Pacific Power to expand its renewable capacity in the U.S.
Advised EDF Renewables North America on the structuring of regulatory and commercial documentation for a first-of-its-kind, behind-the-meter transaction supporting the company’s Texas Direct Air Capture park.
Documented and negotiated loan credit facility for Peregrine Energy Solutions, LLC from insurance accounts managed by KKR that can provide financing for up to$250 million in assets.
Practice head
John Leonti; Christine Byrnes
Other key lawyers
Adam Kobos