Ballard Spahr LLP is active across a wide spectrum of energy and infrastructure assets, with the team recently advising on solar, microgrids, hydroelectric, and geothermal generation ventures. Leadership is shared between Philadelphia-based Patrick Gillard and Randall Towers, alongside Washington DC-based Katie Leesman. Gillard brings a sophisticated utility finance practice, regularly negotiating public and private debt financings involving complex capital structures, and advising on related M&A transactions. Towers represents public and private sector clients on M&A and disposals, in addition to leveraged leasing arrangements. Leesman adds further project finance capability, underpinned by extensive regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to solar developments.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very strong knowledge of capital project delivery and financing options.’
- 'Ballard Spahr stands out for their prompt response to our questions and issues, their explanation of potential solutions, their willingness and ability to impart their knowledge to our attorneys, and their efficiency.'
- ‘Ballard Spahr has the expertise to deliver any alternative delivery project. They are well-versed in all aspects of PPP, CMGC, DB, and PDB.'
- ‘John Wheatley is extremely supportive, responsive, and reliable.’
Key clients
- Constellation Energy Generation LLC
- Exelon Corporation
- Green Development, LLC
- University of Florida
- ClimeCo LLC
Work highlights
Representing ClimeCo in a variety of transactions, asset purchases and carbon credit development projects.
Practice head
Patrick Gillard; Randall Towers; Katie Leesman
Other key lawyers
John Wheatley