North America - United States • Energy
Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP‘s considerable project financing and M&A teams act in some of the standout deals in the US renewable energy market, supporting a client base full of major players in power generation, as well as heavyweight investment companies. From landmark offshore wind developments, to innovative power storage projects, and the tax equity financing of various endeavors, the practice operates at a high level across the full breadth of work. Justin Stolte at the Houston office coordinates the team and focuses on M&A, joint ventures, and other transactions. Also in Houston, Lauren Anderson is building a notable energy practice, and Jim Cole is a contact to note for tax equity transactions. Matthew Henegar in Los Angeles is a project finance expert, while in New York, Eli Katz is one of the most active senior practitioners across the range of renewable transactions, and Kelly Cataldo is forging a strong financing practice. Omar Nazif in San Diego is another up-and-coming finance lawyer with a strong renewable energy practice, along with January 2024 partner appointment Cameron Lyons, based in New York.
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Key clients
- Divert, Inc.
- Clearway Energy Group LLC
- EDF Renewables, Inc.
- Woodside Energy Ltd
- Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd.
- Vault 44.01 Ltd
- Origis Energy Ltd.
- CIBC (Lenders); Citibank
- Terra-Gen Power, LLC
- Ares Capital
- Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Cordelio
- Scout Clean Energy
- Lenders to Omega Energia
- Aypa Power
- AB CarVal
Lawyers
Leading lawyers
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Omar Nazif is a partner in the San Diego office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Finance Department. Prior to joining the San Diego office, Mr. Nazif was an associate in the firm’s Dubai, London and San Francisco offices.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin Stolte