Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP acts on the full range of renewable energy assets, with mandates including roles on high profile solar, wind, battery storage acquisitions and disposals, as well as overseeing full company takeovers. The firm demonstrates a deep knowledge and understanding of the full life cycle of energy projects, advising on the project finance, development, environmental and regulatory piece through the eventual sale. Alongside this work, the firm continues to be actively engaged with natural-gas facilities, especially with regard to the connected acquisition financing. Team lead and Los Angeles-based John Leonti is equally proficient across M&A and project financing, and is particularly sought out for his tax equity transaction expertise. Andrew Schifrin advises a wide range of clients from the firm’s New York office, including top PE outfits such as Hull Street Energy, while M&A specialist and Richmond-based Clayton De Arment focuses on venture capital transactions and joint venture deals in the renewable and energy transition space. Also based in Richmond, Anne C. Loomis is routinely sought after by public utilities and wider energy industry players for tax credit advice. Andrew Scott Thurmond is a key supporting presence across a wealth of practice mandates and operates from Washington DC.