Shearman & Sterling LLP‘s client roster comprises of a host of large-cap private sponsors, multinational lenders, and government agencies who engage the firm for representation in big-ticket, consequential PPP transactions – from the structuring, procurement, development and financing. Key components of the firm’s varied work include transport and aviation projects, domestic and international desalination facilities, microgrid developments, and university campus and utility upgrades. The practice is chaired by the highly experienced Cynthia Urda Kassis, who advises on complex cross-border energy and infrastructure projects with the capabilities to preside over bespoke financing structures. Paul Epstein is highly active and is a key name for major government agencies such as the US Department of Transport, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, and the US Department of Energy, advising on financing and development issues. Mona Dajani left the firm in December 2023, whereas Jorge Medina departed in January 2024.
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Key clients
- SK Group
- Vanguard Renewables
- S&B USA
- Complete Solar
- Humble Midstream
- EnCap Flatrock Midstream
- US Department of Energy
- StratosFuel
- Anglo American PLC
- Carbon Engineering
- The Korea Development Bank
- KfW IPEX-Bank GMBH
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- The Norinchukin Bank
- Société Générale
- SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
- Bank of America, N.A.
- Barings
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
- United States Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Northwestern Mutual
- United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Meridiam Infrastructure
- Tikehau Star Infra
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Sacyr Infrastructure
- Abertis Infraestructuras, S.A.
- National Australia Bank
- Ardian Infrastructure
- ING
- Banco Santander
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.
Work highlights
- Advised the US Department of Energy on a US$1 billion loan to Monolith for the largest turquoise hydrogen (methane pyrolysis) project in the world.
- Advised S&B USA in the acquisition, debt financing and tax equity financing of Brazoria West Solar Project 260MW from Savion, part of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group.
- Advising the US Department of Transportation (DOT) on the development of the SR 400 Express Lanes Project in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area.
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Cynthia Urda Kassis