
Shearman & Sterling LLP‘s client roster comprises of a host of large-cap private sponsors, multinational lenders, and government agencies who engage the firm for representation in big-ticket, consequential PPP transactions – from the structuring, procurement, development and financing. Key components of the firm’s varied work include transport and aviation projects, domestic and international desalination facilities, microgrid developments, and university campus and utility upgrades. The practice is chaired by the highly experienced Cynthia Urda Kassis, who advises on complex cross-border energy and infrastructure projects with the capabilities to preside over bespoke financing structures. Paul Epstein is highly active and is a key name for major government agencies such as the US Department of Transport, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, and the US Department of Energy, advising on financing and development issues. Mona Dajani left the firm in December 2023, whereas Jorge Medina departed in January 2024.
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Kernmandanten
- SK Group
- Vanguard Renewables
- S&B USA
- Complete Solar
- Humble Midstream
- EnCap Flatrock Midstream
- US Department of Energy
- StratosFuel
- Anglo American PLC
- Carbon Engineering
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the US Department of Energy on a US$1 billion loan to Monolith for the largest turquoise hydrogen (methane pyrolysis) project in the world.
- Advised S&B USA in the acquisition, debt financing and tax equity financing of Brazoria West Solar Project 260MW from Savion, part of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group.
- Advising the US Department of Transportation (DOT) on the development of the SR 400 Express Lanes Project in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area.
Anwält*innen
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Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Cynthia Urda Kassis
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Paul Epstein