Covering a wide spectrum of projects, Milbank advises a diverse client base on mandates spanning conventional and renewable energy assets, mining and minerals, and digital infrastructure, whilst demonstrating particular strength overseeing transportation-related mandates like roads, highways and maritime projects. The practice is jointly led from New York by Dan Michalchuk and Daniel Bartfeld. Michalchuk brings experience across multiple sectors, including renewable energy, conventional power, midstream oil and gas, and both digital and traditional infrastructure. Bartfeld concentrates on representing financial institutions, investment firms, and developers on a broad mix of digital infrastructure and oil and gas matters, with work spanning the US, Latin America, and other global markets. Bill Bice is another key partner, focusing on the development, financing, acquisition, disposal, and restructuring of power generation and transmission projects. Jeffrey Leider frequently acts for developers and private equity funds active in the energy and infrastructure space. Also based in New York, Sean O’Neill advises project sponsors on domestic and cross-border financings and investment transactions across a range of industrial sectors, including logistics infrastructure, water, digital infrastructure, and mining.
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Testimonials
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- 'Milbank is intimately familiar with the Project Finance market dynamics, the financial institutions, and the sponsors. They have built a top-tier franchise that is difficult to match.'
- 'Their partners are top-notch and supported by strong associates.'
- 'Dan Bartfeld has been an invaluable resource. Daniel Michalchuk is also an extraordinary attorney. Both take a personal interest in our matters and provide advice rather than assessment. They are proactive partners in our deals, which results in great execution for all involved.'
Key clients
- Switch, Inc.
- Société Générale
- JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
- Santander, S.A.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Morgan Stanley Asset Funding
- Equinor
- United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Citigroup
- Equinor
- LS Power
Work highlights
Represented the Lenders in connection with the construction financing, back-leverage financing, and letter of credit facility with respect to the approximately 550 MWac photovoltaic solar generating facility and 2,200 MWh battery energy storage system in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Represented Equinor in connection with the debt financing of an offshore wind generating facility with a nameplate capacity of approximately 810 MW, consisting of 54 15 MW wind turbines to be constructed in federal waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, and the onshore substation and cable transmission to be constructed in Brooklyn, New York.
Represented Oak Hill in connection with arranging the out-of-court restructuring and recapitalization of the Cricket Valley Energy Center, a 1,171 MW natural gas power generation facility in Dutchess County, New York.
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.
Bill Bice
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Dan Michalchuk
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jeffrey Leider
Practice head
Dan Bartfeld; Daniel Michalchuk
Other key lawyers
Bill Bice; Jeffrey Leider; Sean O’Neill