Eversheds Sutherland acts for independent power producers, energy traders, investors and utilities in matters across the full spectrum of renewable and alternative energy production. The team assists with commercial deals, as well as strategy in the pre-development stage, and navigating the full range of permitting processes. Atlanta is a key office for the firm’s energy offering, housing practice co-heads Thomas Warren, a clean energy expert who assists clients with all aspects of transactional work, and global co-head of ESG Herbert Short. Rising star counsel Alyssa Walker is also in Atlanta, along with June 2023 hire Todd Silliman, who joined from Dentons. The New York office also saw a new addition, with Prem Malali joining in March 2023 from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
Key clients
- Pattern Energy Group
- Enbridge
Work highlights
- Advised Enbridge on its acquisition of Tri Global Energy.
- Represented WEC Energy Group in its acquisition of an 80% ownership interest in the 250MW Samson I Solar Energy Center in Texas.