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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a considerable track record of advising on landmark energy and natural resources transactions, along with milestone infrastructure projects. It has continued to advise Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (PREPA) on the second stage of the transformation of Puerto Rico’s electricity system, including addressing PREPA’s ageing generation capability through outsourcing the operation and management of its legacy thermal generation assets, the procurement of new base‑load generation capacity (particularly from renewable sources), and reserve power sources including peaking plants and battery storage. The firm is also active in debt restructuring engagements for Latin America energy clients and in sustainability-linked financings and bond offerings. Chantal Kordula has a formidable record in renewable and infrastructure projects, including PPPs. Richard Cooper is at the forefront of restructurings in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Adam Brenneman is also noted for debt restructurings.

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Key clients

  • The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A)
  • Ad hoc group of holders of Stoneway Capital Corporation

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Work highlights

  • Counsel to the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A) in connection with the second stage of the transformation of Puerto Rico’s electricity system.
  • Represented an ad hoc group of holders of Stoneway Capital Corporation’s 10% senior secured notes in connection with the restructuring of approximately $984m of indebtedness.

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