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Greenberg Traurig LLP

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Representing developers, sponsors, lenders, and tax equity investors, the energy and natural resources practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP has extensive experience handling transactions, project development, and operations regarding energy storage, decarbonization, and energy technologies, as well as advising on regulatory matters involving solar, wind, and battery storage. With deep expertise in the renewable and alternative energy sectors and cross-border capabilities, the team has amassed an extensive and growing client roster comprised of notable names from the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. In Houston, William Garner heads up the team and concentrates on hydrocarbon upstream and midstream transactions both domestically and internationally while in Washington DC. and New York, Kenneth Minesinger and Iskender Catto lead the departments respectively. Other notable practitioners in the group include Orange County’s Thomas Brill and Boston-based Eric Macaux.
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  • ‘The team stands out for their outstanding legal competency, availability, as well as their ability to think commercially and to zero-in on a delivery of services that meet unique client needs and expectations.’

  • ‘Eric Macaux is the go-to for anything clients may need. Eric is outstanding in terms of availability, commercial thinking and cooperation, as well as managing the additional partners that he needs to bring on the team. Julie Frost-Davies also stands out.’

  • ‘As an international group, the team is able to efficiently connect, collaborate, and integrate different jurisdictional rules and dynamics for clients worldwide.’

  • ‘Very high level of technical affinity.’

  • ‘The group is very active on an international level and finding creative, cross-border solutions relevant to the development of the energy market. William Garner has a brilliant mind and a very high level of technical affinity.’

  • ‘Greenberg Traurig is able to assemble bespoke teams of experts to assist on any type of energy deal. William Garner has the experience, savvy, and common sense necessary to reach a successful business conclusion, and his knowledge of the skill sets of the people on his team ensures no wasted time or resources. ’

  • ‘Years of experience — coupled with curiosity and critical thinking — make the Greenberg Traurig team valuable partners. In particular, William Garner is a go-to resource. Also, seasoned associate Ernesto Danache has excellent legal skills, coupled with business intuition, that make him a very valuable asset. ’

Key clients

  • Summit Carbon Solutions
  • Catalyst Midstream
  • Washington Clean Energy
  • Galveston LNG
  • Burnham Sterling & Company LLC
  • Dark Horse Energy, LLP
  • Pilot Travel Centers
  • Shell Energy North America.
  • Brightcore Energy
  • Firstlight Power

Work highlights

  • Represented Nautilus Solar in the $202 million U.S. debt private placement to refinance 58 operating projects aggregating to 186 MW located across seven states.
  • Assisted Summit Carbon Solutions on project development, environmental, finance, and Indigenous Peoples matters.
  • Represents Pilot Travel Centers in several regulatory proceedings in California related to the state’s zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) policies.

Lawyers

Practice head

William Garner; Kenneth Minesinger; Iskender Catto

Other key lawyers

Thomas Brill; Eric Macaux; Ernesto Danache