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. Scott Cockerham joined the Washington DC office from A&O Shearman in September 2024.

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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 partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Justin Stolte

Other key lawyers

Lauren Anderson, Jim Cole, Matthew Henegar, Eli Katz, Ethan Schultz, Jeff Greenberg, Justin Stolte, Kelly Cataldo, Omar Nazif, Cameron Lyons, Ashley Nguyen, Scott Cockerham