Comprised of ‘advanced subject matter experts’, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is the ’go-to’ choice for large-scale and precedent-setting project transaction structures in the energy and infrastructure fields. Under the leadership of Keith Martin in Washington, DC, and Ben Koenigsberg in New York, the energy and power team has recently achieved significant milestones. These include advising on a billion-dollar battery storage project and providing counsel on the SunZia project, the largest clean energy infrastructure project in US history. Martin is a leading tax and project finance lawyer with experience in the full spectrum of power, storage and transmission projects. Koenigsberg focuses on power and transmission projects, particularly for government institutions. The team has also maintained its reputation as a leader in global PPP transactions, which has been further strengthened by the team’s recent focus on federal credit assistance programs. The firm’s infrastructure project finance team is jointly chaired by three seasoned infrastructure attorneys: Douglas M. Fried, located in New York, who is a leading figure in the US PPP market; Douglas B. Buchanan KC, also based in New York, is another PPP specialist who focuses on natural resources and power generation; and Los Angeles-based Patrick Harder, who strengthened the team with his arrival from Nossaman LLP in April 2024. Key names in New York include Todd Alexander , who led the SunZia project, and Noam Ayali, who focuses on LNG terminals and renewable assets. In Seattle, Rhodri Evans is well regarded for his deep knowledge of construction and design issues that arise from complex public works projects. Deanne Barrow in San Francisco is a key associate for debt financing and tax credit matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The Norton Rose Fulbright Project Finance practice is impressive. It is anchored by seasoned infrastructure attorney Patrick Harder. Mr. Harder has decades of experience in the project finance and public-private partnership fields. His presence at Norton Rose Fulbright ensures that the firm will remain a leader in project finance for years to come.’
‘The individuals at Norton Rose Fulbright put extraordinary care and attention to detail into all of their work. I believe that is what makes them stand out.’
‘The length and breadth of understanding of the subject matter, including that of market standards and the approach taken by counterparties in the industry in general is extremely helpful in the decision-making process.'
‘The ability to breakdown complex concepts and explain it in simple terms is excellent. Furthermore, the diligence to keep a track of all the outstanding items and the effect of one change to another is remarkable.'
‘NRF is our go-to outside counsel for P3 transactions. Their attorneys are very advanced subject matter experts that are also efficient at billing.'
‘Rhodri Evans is our preferred NRF attorney. He is not only a subject matter expert and efficient biller, but has an in-depth understanding of the business needs of the client.'
Key clients
- GridStor
- rPlus Energies
- Avangrid
- Opdenergy
- Cordelio Power LP
- Leeward Renewables
- Origis Energy
- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
- Nomura Securities International, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented a syndicate of 44 lenders to the US$11 billion debt financing of the SunZia project, which is a 3,100-mile HVDC transmission line and 550-MW wind farm. SunZia is the largest clean energy infrastructure project in US history.
Represented the New York Power Authority on several transmission line projects, including a new line to bring electricity from western New York to New York City on which NYPA is working alongside Invenergy and energyRe.
Represented rPlus Energies as borrower in the successful closing of over US$1 billion financing of the construction of a 400 megawatts (MW) solar PV and 400 MW/1,600 megawatt-hours of battery storage project in Emery County, Utah.
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.
Noam Ayali
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Deanne Barrow
Practice head
Keith Martin; Ben Koenigsberg; Douglas M. Fried; Patrick Harder; Douglas B. Buchanan KC
Other key lawyers
Todd Alexander; Naom Ayali; Rhodri Evans; Deanne Barrow