Complex, cross border mandates form the cornerstone of the energy transactions offering at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, engaging with marquee projects and advising multinational energy players across South America, Australia, Europe and Asia. Domestically, the group demonstrates impressive capital markets expertise, working with a stellar roster of underwriters, energy producers and industrial manufacturers on substantial transactions that include first-of-its-kind global green bond issuances for clients. Richard Cooper and Jeffrey Lewis co-lead the practice, with the duo possessing vast experience in cross-border restructurings and financings between them. Chantal Kordula advises global investment funds and international energy producers on asset purchases and key financings for a wide array of projects, whereas Adam Brenneman is a crucial port-of-call for capital markets expertise in the group. All individuals are based in New York.

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Key clients

  • The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority
  • Warburg Pincus and portfolio companies
  • Brookfield Global Transition Fund
  • Edison Co.
  • Comisión Federal de Electricidad

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rich Cooper, Jeffrey Lewis

Other key lawyers

Chantal Kordula, Adam Brenneman