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Renewable Energy
United States
Maher Haddad, Keith Hagan, Stanislav Sirot, Carlos Suarez & John Hamilton
With a strong focus on matters linked to the energy transition, Baker McKenzie regularly advises developers and investors on transactions involving battery storage, carbon capture, hydrogen, and energy efficiency projects. José Morán leads the team and is experienced in the acquisition and divestiture of power project assets, acting for both financial and strategic counterparties. Co-head James O’Brien is active across major project transactions, including large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy developments. Co-head Stan Sirot advises sponsors, strategic investors, and financial institutions throughout the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects. From New York, co-head Clyde (Skip) Rankin III focuses on M&A, privatisations, licensing and distribution arrangements, as well as joint venture agreements. All individuals act out of Chicago unless otherwise stated.
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Work highlights
Represented J-POWER USA in all aspects of the project finance of J-POWER’s utility-scale renewable project in the US, a strategic transaction for J-POWER USA to implement a strategy for transitioning from a conventional gas-fired power generation-centered business to a diversified business model focused on the development and operation of renewable energy projects in the US.
Practice head
José Morán; James O’Brien; Stan Sirot; Clyde (Skip) Rankin III