With a recent track record advising on projects in solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydro power generation, and power storage matters, the renewable energy practice at Troutman Pepper is particularly strong on tax equity financing for both investors and sponsors. The practice also assists with the full spectrum of project finance, environmental, real estate, and regulatory law issues. John Leonti at the Los Angeles office specializes financial transactions in the energy sector and co-leads the department with New York-based Craig Kline, the founder of the firm’s renewable energy group. The Portland office houses tax expert Adam Kobos, while Christine Byrnes is another finance expert with a focus on renewables. Anne Loomis and Vaughn Henry Morrison in Richmond and Atlanta, respectively, further show the strength of the practice across the country.

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Key clients

  • Omega Energia
  • Sabanci Renewables
  • Competitive Power Ventures
  • National Grid Renewables
  • Hull Street Energy
  • Duke Energy Renewables
  • M&T Bank
  • J. Aron
  • Huntington National Bank
  • Pinnacle Financial Partners
  • Plus Power

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Leonti, Craig Kline

Other key lawyers

Adam Kobos, Christine Byrnes, Anne Loomis, Vaughn Henry Morrison, Andrew Scott Thurmond, MK Houston