Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is noted for the breadth of its sector focus and acts for a mix of lenders, equity sponsors, procuring authorities, and subcontractors. The Houston-based David Horner spearheads the practice and has a workload that spans toll roads, high-speed rail projects, renewable energy, and utility systems. The energy offering is led out of Washington DC by Jeff Schroeder and James Head, with the former regularly involved in transactions featuring sophisticated financing structures such as syndicated bank facilities and mezzanine debt. In Miami, Andrej Micovic contributes experience across transportation and energy mandates, and Richmond-based Ryan Pedraza advises public agencies, investors, and lenders on PPP arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- Hunton distinguishes itself through a combination of deep legal expertise, breadth of subject matter knowledge, and a highly collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. The team consistently delivers strong, practical guidance across a wide range of complex legal areas, making it a trusted partner. A key strength is the team’s ability to integrate legal insight with strategic objectives, particularly on large-scale, multifaceted initiatives such as the Baylor Energy Complex (BEC) project. Their comprehensive understanding of this project has been critical in navigating complexity, mitigating risk, and advancing the project successfully, as progress to date would not have been achievable without their involvement. Hunton stands out for its responsiveness, continuity of support, and commitment to partnership. The team engages proactively, collaborates effectively with stakeholders, and brings a high level of institutional understanding, which enhances efficiency and decision-making.
- David Horner is a standout partner who brings both extensive experience and a well-established network in projects of similar scale and complexity to Baylor’s. His familiarity with market counterparts—including attorneys representing the developer side—adds significant strategic value in negotiations. David’s calm yet assertive demeanor fosters a productive partnership environment while keeping the project aligned to key objectives and deliverables. His ability to balance collaboration with disciplined execution consistently sets him apart from peers at other firms. Megan McLoughlin is also a key contributor, particularly in her responsiveness and reliability. She provides consistent, timely support across BEC activities, ensuring that documentation and follow-ups are handled efficiently. Megan’s ability to seamlessly support David, anticipate needs, and maintain momentum on deliverables has been highly valued. Her responsiveness and attention to detail enhance the overall effectiveness of the team.
- ‘It is all about the people and their ability to be a true partner. Many firms are competent and have the expertise. But the ability to work in an open honest partnership sets them apart.'
- 'You can tell it is not just an individual that works in this manner, the entire team fits together. You can tell it is a well oiled machine who all like each other and enjoy their work.’
- ‘They care. All firms have varying levels of competence, but generally at this level of the game it is difficult to find anyone that stands out. This team however genuinely gives us the feeling that they take the time to understand us, fight to help us, and want to see us as their long term partners. That is rare.’
- 'They don't just lay out a menu of options. They understand our goals and offer advise as to how they can be accomplished.’
- ‘They are true partners and aggressively but professionally purse our interests. They offer professional advise and recommendations based on real life experiences and outcomes.'
- ‘They are always available, and take a solutions-driven approach.’
Key clients
- Amtrak
- University of Kentucky
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Tennessee Department of Transportation
- Nevada Department of Transportation and Brightline West
- Brightline Trains Florida LLC
- Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Baylor University
- Meridiam
- Manulife Investment Management Private Markets (US) LLC
- Core Tech International (Guam)
- Sevana Bioenergy
- International Finance Corporation
- Morgan Stanley
- American Electric Power Company, Inc.
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Exus NA Holdings LLC
- International Finance Corporation
- GE Vernova
Work highlights
Represents the University of Kentucky as lead project counsel in its procurement of a greenfield central utility plant project, an approximately $400 million design-build-finance-operate-maintain project financed with availability payments.
Representing Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. (“CPV”) as developer’s counsel in the negotiation of certain project contracting matters related to CPV Basin Ranch, a 1,350 MW gas-fired combined cycle generating facility, including contracts for engineering, procurement and construction services and major equipment procurement and services.
Advising IFC and the Government of Ethiopia on all aspects of (i) two bidding rounds of PV solar projects, (ii) two utility-scale wind projects that will be based on the Scaling Wind platform, and (iii) the development and financing of an additional utility scale solar project.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Horner; Jeff Schroeder; James Head
Other key lawyers
Andrej Micovic; Ryan Pedraza; Megan McLoughlin