Select project development, project finance, and M&A representations:

Energy & Sustainability

• Represented the developer and co-sponsor in connection with the development and financing of a gas-fired power project in Pennsylvania.
• Represented a Japanese trading company in a proposed investment in a 1,000+ MW gas-fired power project in Virginia. 
• Represented the seller in connection with the proposed sale of a 50% interest in a 1,000+ MW gas-fired power generation facility.
• Represented an energy company (as developer and co-sponsor) in connection with the conversion of its coal-fired power plant into a 1,100+ MW gas-fired power generation facility in Pennsylvania. 
• Represented a Japanese energy company as co-sponsor of a wind farm project in Argentina under the RenovAr renewable energy program enacted by the Argentine government, which includes support from the Argentine government and the World Bank.
• Represented a Japanese energy company in its acquisition out of bankruptcy (via 363 sale) of a solar development portfolio and related assets from SunEdison.
• Represented a Japanese trading company as the lead consortium member in the bid to acquire a portfolio of geothermal projects located across Asia.
• Represented the bidder for the development and financing of an offshore gas compression facility in Mexico.
• Represented an investment firm (as co-sponsor) in the acquisition of a Texas-based oil field equipment manufacturer. Represented the portfolio company in the follow-on acquisition of a competitor business and in a $200 million high-yield notes offering and subsequent reporting requirements.

Financial Services

• Represented a financial holding company in the sale of its US trust company subsidiary.
• Represented a securities firm in its acquisition out of bankruptcy (via 363 sale) of technology assets used in a desktop trading platform.
• Represented a securities firm in its minority investment in a software company specializing in desktop trading programs.
• Represented a capital markets firm in its acquisition of a boutique financial advisory firm.

Mining and Minerals

• Represented hedge fund investors in connection with a joint venture with a leading Chinese mining company. Represented the joint venture in the successful acquisition out of bankruptcy (via 363 sale) of the largest rare earths mine in North America, and the follow-on acquisition of mine equipment owned by one of the bankruptcy creditors as part of a global settlement among certain creditors of various claims relating to the bankruptcy. Represented the joint venture in the successful consummation of a SPAC transaction.

Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure

• Represented a real estate investment company in the negotiation of a design and construction agreement for the expansion of a senior living facility.

Technology, Communications & Media

• Represented a private equity firm in connection with a minority investment in and extension of a loan facility to an air combat training company.
• Represented a US private equity firm in the acquisition of a German software company.
• Represented a global social media company in a satellite project as part of its widely publicized initiative to bring internet connectivity to underdeveloped areas of Africa.
• Represented a Hong Kong–based sponsor in connection with its investment in a satellite project providing coverage throughout Africa.
• Represented a management group in the acquisition of a print media company.
• Represented a private equity firm in the acquisition of a portfolio of broadcast television stations.