Orrick Advises Intersect Power on Securing US$750 Million Growth Investment
| June.29.2022
Orrick advised Intersect Power, a clean energy company, on a US$750 million growth equity investment from TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive ...
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Energy & Infrastructure
Orrick's global energy and infrastructure team provides a comprehensive platform for a sector undergoing tremendous change and facing heightened global attention. Our 150+ E&I transactional, litigation and regulatory lawyers advise on revolutionary projects in energy transition and energy technology and guide clients in the development of some of the most important infrastructure modernization projects that propel communities across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Long a leading firm in the renewables sector with a deep international bench, we advise investors, developers and sponsors on all aspects of alternative energy projects and help drive innovations in battery storage, carbon capture and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
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Orrick Advises ORIX Corporation USA on Equity Investment in Three Renewable Natural Gas Projects
| June.22.2022
Orrick advised ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA), the U.S. subsidiary of ORIX Corporation on an equity investment by its Special Opportunities group in ...
Orrick Advises ArcLight on Sale of the Nation’s Largest Privately Owned Gas Storage Company
| June.01.2022
Orrick advised ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on energy, infrastructure and energy transition, on the sale of the ...
District of Columbia's Inaugural Public-Private Partnership Project: DC Smart Street Lighting
| May.24.2022
We served as bond counsel to the District of Columbia on its first public-private partnership issue, a project to upgrade the streetlights in D.C.
Orrick Advises Antin Infrastructure Partners on €150 Million Equity Investment in Power Dot
| May.19.2022
We advised Antin Infrastructure Partners on its equity investment in Power Dot, a leading European owner-operator of destination and en-route ...
Orrick Advises PANYNJ on JFK Airport Terminal 4 Expansion
| May.13.2022
Orrick’s Infrastructure lawyers advised the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on the $1.5 billion Terminal 4 expansion project at ...
Orrick Advises Impact Investor responsAbility on an $8 Million Financing for a Green Energy Supplier
| May.09.2022
Orrick represented responsAbility Investments AG on an $8 million working capital facility for next generation utility provider Bboxx.
Orrick Advises NYC Health + Hospitals on Construction Contract for a Pioneering Health Project
| May.02.2022
Orrick advised the New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation on its procurement of a guaranteed maximum price construction contract.
Orrick Advises Primergy on Development and $1.9 Billion Financing of Gemini Project
| April.25.2022
Orrick advised Primergy on the $1.9 billion Gemini project in Nevada, the largest single project of its kind to begin construction in the U.S.
Orrick Advises Recurrent Energy on Sale of 105 MWac Solar Plus 80 MWh Storage Project
| April.14.2022
Orrick represented Recurrent Energy on the sale of the 105 MW solar plus 80 MWh storage Gaskell West 2 and 3 project in Kern County, California to ...
Insights
CEQ’s Phase I NEPA Revisions: a Partial Rollback of 2020 Rules
by Robert F. Lawrence | June.24.2022
On April 20, 2022, the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) published a final rule revising the primary regulations implementing the National ...
Energy Transition Series: Five Things to Know about Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
by Nicholas Connell, Milan Baxter and David O'Donovan | June.21.2022
This is part one of our 'Energy Transition Series', in which we offer our insights on new technologies and their role in driving the energy ...
Energy Transition Series: Five Things to Know about Oil & Gas Electrification
by Nicholas Connell and David O'Donovan | June.14.2022
This is part one of our 'Energy Transition Series', in which we offer our insights on new technologies and their role in driving the energy ...
Energy Profits Levy – UK Windfall Tax on Oil and Gas Companies
| May.27.2022
Our UK Tax team outline the UK Government's newly announced temporary Energy Profits Levy or “windfall tax” impacting profits of oil & gas companies.
What Do the Proposed SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rules Mean for You?
| May.24.2022
A discussion around the SEC’s proposed sweeping rules on climate-change disclosure and addressing questions public companies in the renewable energy ...
Solar Circumvention Proceeding Update
| May.05.2022
On May 2, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a memorandum to update interested parties on developments in the on-going solar cell and panel ...
Webcast: Managing the Commerce Department’s New Circumvention Case and Solar Tariffs
| April.12.2022
The U.S. Commerce Department announced a "circumvention inquiry" against all solar panels made in certain areas that incorporate Chinese materials.
Japan Renewables Alert 58
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | March.30.2022
This alert summarizes the FIP scheme and the new gate it opens for the renewable market in Japan.
SEC Proposes Climate Change Rules: What Public Companies Need to Know
by J. T. Ho, Robert F. Lawrence and Ashley Walter | March.25.2022
The SEC has proposed sweeping rules that would require most public companies to make extensive disclosures about climate change.
Energy Horizons: Developing Solar in Italy – Key Insights and Practical Market Considerations
| March.21.2022
Which are the Italian regions investors prefer to invest in and why? How much does it cost to invest in solar in Italy?
No longer a ‘pipedream’: Are the oil and gas sanctions on Russia an opportunity for Hydrogen to move to the front and centre of the energy mix?
by Mark Beeley, Alexander A. Witt, Benjamin Stafford, Adam Smith, Rebecca Grevitt, Sarah Lajugie, Sara Little, Carole Schertzinger, Matthew Rose and Kevin Riehle | March.15.2022
The sanctions imposed by the West on Russian oil have left a potential gap in the energy mix. Hydrogen may be well placed to fill this void.
Hydrogen - the Breaking of the Bond: Trends, Risks and Disputes
by Mark Beeley, Sarah Stockley and Benjamin Stafford | March.02.2022
Orrick Energy Disputes Team (along with our projects colleagues) have been tracking trends in Hydrogen and the litigation risks they present to ...
Report on Supreme Court Argument in West Virginia v. EPA
by Robert Loeb and Sarah Sloan | March.01.2022
Case has the potential to significantly curtail the EPA’s ability to address greenhouse gas emissions without additional legislative action.
Japan Renewables Alert 57
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | January.14.2022
This alert provides an overview of Mimasaka City's Panel Tax Ordinance and considers its potential to shake up the Japanese renewable energy market.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
| December.27.2021
In November, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted into law. In addition to reauthorizing existing programs, ...
News
Orrick’s Young Lee Named a 2022 Rainmaker by MCCA
| June.28.2022
Young is the fourth Orrick partner in the last five years to have been named to the MCCA Rainmakers list.
Orrick Adds Debt Finance Rising Star to Energy & Infrastructure Team in New York
| June.08.2022
Jared advises sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure project financings, as well as related restructurings.
Orrick Continues Growth of Energy & Private Equity Teams with Rising Star in Houston
| May.11.2022
Welcome to David Aaronson who joins the firm as a partner focused on advising on complex M&A transactions in the energy sector.
Orrick Bolsters National Energy Finance Team
| April.05.2022
Jeff Kayes and Adam Griffin bring extensive experience in energy and renewables project financings and tax equity transactions.
Orrick Named Italian Firm of the Year in Energy and Innovation
| March.24.2022
Orrick was recognized as Energy Firm of the Year and Innovation Firm of the Year in Italy at the 2022 LegalCommunity Energy Awards.
Orrick Named Energy Legal Adviser of the Year by IJGlobal
| March.18.2022
IJGlobal has selected Orrick as its Energy Legal Adviser of the Year at its 2021 North America awards.
Orrick Expands Energy Transition Team with “Buy Side” Renewables Expert
| February.02.2022
Teresa Hill joins the firm as a partner in Seattle focused on assisting companies in achieving their global “net zero” carbon commitments.
Orrick Bolsters Renewable Energy Practice with M&A and Project Development Advisor
| February.02.2022
Julia Balas joins Orrick as a partner focused on project development and M&A in wind, solar and other renewables projects.
Orrick Japan Team Recognized in 2022 Edition of The Legal 500: Asia Pacific
| January.19.2022
Congratulations to our Japan team, recognized with 6 practice and 10 individual recognitions in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500: Asia Pacific.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 Edition Recognizes Japan Team
| December.22.2021
Chambers Asia-Pacific has once again recognized Orrick in 5 practices with multiple individual recognitions for Japan in their 2022 Edition.
BTI Names Two Orrick Partners M&A Client Service All-Stars
| November.08.2021
Congratulations to our partners Les Sherman and Mark Weitzel on their recognition as BTI M&A Client Service All-Stars.
Insight
Orrick Energy Storage Update 2021 – 2022
by Rohit Sachdev and Les Sherman | October.26.2021
By any measure, 2020 served as a banner year for the global energy storage market, despite significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the recognition we have received
Energy Firm of the Year and Innovation Firm of the Year in Italy
Legalcommunity Energy Awards 2022
Energy Legal Adviser of the Year – North America
IJGlobal Awards, 2021
Outstanding Legal Adviser
inspiratia's Energy and Sustainability Awards, 2021
Band 1 Nationwide Practices in Renewables & Power Projects, PPP, and Alternative Energy -
Chambers USA, 2021
Top-tier practices in France, Italy, Japan, the UK and U.S.
Chambers and The Legal 500, 2021
Firm of the Year - Renewable Energy in Italy
TopLegal Industry Awards, 2021
Project Finance Group of the Year
Law360, 2020 and 7 times
7 awards over past 5 years for innovation in E&I
Financial Times