Kristin Mendoza
Kirkland & Ellis LLPKirkland & Ellis LLP's significant M&A and private equity finance strengths are leveraged in a renewable energy group whose scope continues to broaden and acts on transactions, financing and development of a plethora of projects. Blackstone is one of a host of major PE firms that look to the Kirkland team for advice on project acquisition finance, while the team has also acted for project owners in joint ventures and tax equity financing. Coordinated by energy and infrastructure head Andrew Calder at the Houston office, the team is represented across a number of locations. In New York, Kristin Mendoza stands out for her renewables-focused PE practice, and Robert Eberhardt has significant experience in a wide range of transactions involving onshore and offshore wind, solar, storage, hydrogen and other assets. In Houston, John Pitts and Cyril Jones are among the key senior contacts, and Ahmed Sidik is a younger partner to note. Kevin Crews in Dallas frequently advises clients on energy transition matters, and Roald Nashi at the Washington DC office is accomplished across the range of financing matters in the energy space. A further addition in Washington DC saw Sam Kamyans bolster the firm’s tax offering after joining from Allen & Overy LLP in June 2023.
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‘Kevin Crews and his team are candidly outstanding. I have worked with Kevin for many, many years and am proud to consider him both a true partner as well as an advisor in all aspects of energy investing.’
‘Kevin Crews and his team are just honestly always there for you with the right answer, no matter the situation. This is not just with regards to legal matters - they are highly commercial, have great market knowledge, and provide assistance beyond just the docs. I could not have done the things I have without Kevin and his team. They are exceptional in every way.’
Work highlights
- Advised asset manager Blackstone Credit on its Blackstone Green Private Credit Fund III, which raised $7.1bn.
- Advised Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on its acquisition of a 49% interest in California energy producer Aera Energy in partnership with IKAV which has acquired the remaining 51 percent interest in Aera.
- Advised Vineyard Wind 1, LLC on the closing of a first-of-its-kind tax equity package for commercial-scale offshore wind with three US-based banks.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
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Andrew Calder