Orrick Advises Noteholders on Third Upstream Wellbore Oil & Gas Securitization Financing
| April.14.2020
Orrick has advised the noteholders in the second rated securitization of oil and gas wellbore interests owned by Diversified Gas & Oil.
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Energy & Infrastructure
As a firm focused strategically on the energy and infrastructure sectors, Orrick offers a powerful global platform dedicated to covering constantly evolving markets worldwide. Nearly 150 Orrick lawyers spend time daily on energy and infrastructure work. We advise on billions of dollars’ worth of energy transactions every year and represent clients in all aspects of the most innovative and complex infrastructure projects across the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia.
Client Results
Orrick Advises Sonnedix on Acquisition of Five Photovoltaic Plants
| March.26.2020
Orrick advised Sonnedix in the acquisition of a 17.7 MW portfolio of five operating solar photovoltaic facilities in Sicily.
Orrick and SSW Pragmatic Solutions Advise CMC Poland on Corporate PPA with Statkraft
| March.09.2020
Orrick has advised Commercial Metals Company Poland (CMC Poland) on the completion of a 10-year financial (synthetic) power purchase agreement with ...
Orrick Advises Africa50 and Aéroports de Paris on Gbessia International Airport Concession
| March.04.2020
We advised Africa50 and Aéroports de Paris on a 25-year concession agreement for the development and financing of the modernization, extension and ...
Orrick Advises Multiple Joint Ventures Related to Large-Scale Wind Projects (including offshore) in Northern Japan
| February.03.2020
The Japan Energy team advised Green Power Investment and Invenergy Wind GK in relation to their joint venture agreements with Tohoku Electric Power.
Orrick Advises Bluefield Solar on Acquisition of Portfolio of UK Solar Parks
| January.28.2020
Orrick has advised renewable energy infrastructure fund Bluefield Solar on its acquisition of solar parks in England and Scotland.
Orrick Advises Alchemy Renewable Energy on $100 Million Partnership with Carlyle Group
| January.28.2020
Orrick has advised Alchemy Renewable Energy on its partnership with global investment firm Carlyle Group.
Orrick Advises Eranove on Development and Financing of Power Plant in Togo
| December.16.2019
Orrick advised Eranove Group on the development and financing of the Kékéli Efficient Power tri-fuel power plant in Lomé, Togo.
Orrick Advises Seller in Sale of Stake in Bio Collectors Holdings to JLEN
| December.13.2019
Orrick has advised the private seller in the sale of its 70% stake in Bio Collectors Holdings Limited (BCH) to environmental infrastructure funding ...
Orrick Advises Excelsior Energy Capital in its Acquisition of 109 MW Operating Wind Portfolio
| November.15.2019
Orrick represented Excelsior Energy Capital in its acquisition of the combined 109 MW Prairie Breeze II and III wind projects in Nebraska.
Insights
COVID-19 UK: Energy – Key Takeaways from the Energy Sector under Lockdown: Weeks 5 and 6 – Update
by Edward Humphries, Hannah Roscoe, James Atkin and Emily Yung | May.05.2020
Continuing with our series of looking at how the energy sector is being impacted by, and managing, the on-going effects of COVID-19 and the UK ...
Japan Renewable Alert 45:
Stricter Examination on the Transfer of FIT Projects and Solar Projects Including Detached Land Plots
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | April.22.2020
On April 1, the first day of the new fiscal year in Japan, many amendments to laws and regulations become effective and administrative ...
COVID-19 UK: Energy – Key Takeaways from the Energy Sector under Lockdown: Month 1 – Update
by Edward Humphries, John Deacon, Hannah Roscoe, James Atkin and Emily Yung | April.20.2020
As we draw an end to the first month of the UK lockdown, we have seen committed efforts by the government and regulatory bodies towards addressing ...
COVID-19 Update for Energy and Infrastructure Companies and Projects
by Les Sherman and John Donaleski | April.01.2020
The new coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has now impacted nearly every business across the world, and poses numerous issues for companies and ...
COVID-19 UK: Energy – Key Takeaways from the Energy Sector under Lockdown: Week 1 – Update
by Edward Humphries, John Deacon, Hannah Roscoe, James Atkin and Emily Yung | March.31.2020
As we move into the second week of the UK COVID-19 lockdown, we have highlighted the key messages and trends that are arising in the UK energy sector.
Developers and Tax Equity Investors Receive Section 45Q Carbon Capture and Sequestration Credit Program Guidance
by Peter Connors, Robert F. Lawrence, Michael J. Masri, Sue Cowell and Joshua Emmett | March.27.2020
The IRS issued guidance in February 2020 for the Section 45Q tax credit program, which is aimed at supporting carbon capture and sequestration.
Latin American Lawyer Q&A with Christina Maccio
| March.24.2020
Orrick’s Christina Maccio was interviewed by Latin American Lawyer about the biggest opportunities and challenges that law firms face in the region.
Japan Renewable Alert 44: Comprehensive Revamp of Regulations on Renewables
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | March.10.2020
This Alert Letter outlines a huge tide of changes in the regulations for renewables and what to watch out for in the coming years.
Green Hydrogen – All Hot Air or a Sector that’s Ready to Balloon?
by Hannah Roscoe and Rebecca Grevitt | March.05.2020
There’s been a buzz around green hydrogen for some time. It is an exciting technology because there are so many potential applications that will ...
Offshore Wind Energy Update and Outlook 2020
by A. Paul Zarnowiecki, Michael J. Masri, Sue Cowell, Minako Wakabayashi and John Deacon | February.06.2020
An in-depth look at global developments in the market, transaction structures and considerations for offshore wind projects.
Texas Supreme Court: Contracting Parties Can Negate The Formation Of A Partnership Through Contractual Conditions Precedent In Their Preliminary Agreements
by Robert Loeb and Jonathan Ayre | February.03.2020
The Texas Supreme Court issued an important ruling on Friday, January 31, 2020, on the formation of partnerships where parties have provided by ...
Japan Renewable Alert 43: Introduction of Mandatory Reserve for Cost of Decommissioning PV Facilities
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | December.20.2019
Details of the mandatory reserve system to secure funds for costs of decommissioning solar power facilities under a FIT program have become clearer.
Orrick Partners Discuss Securitizing Oil and Gas Well Interests with Structured Credit Investor
by Leah Sanzari and Jonathan Ayre | December.02.2019
Orrick’s Leah Sanzari and Jonathan Ayre spoke with Structured Credit Investor regarding innovative transactions involving securitizing interests.
Striking Results Emerge from CfD Allocation Round 3
by Hannah Roscoe | September.20.2019
The success of the CfD auction and the low prices achieved show that developers still have significant appetite for renewables development in the UK.
Carbon Capture Sequestration – Orrick Responds to the IRS Request for Comments
by Peter Connors, Michael J. Masri, Robert F. Lawrence and Sue Cowell | August.15.2019
On May 2, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2019-32 which requested comments for Carbon Oxide Sequestration Section 45Q of the ...
News
Orrick Adds M&A Rising Star in Paris
| April.20.2020
Orrick welcomes M&A and private equity advisor Olivier Jouffroy as a partner, based in Paris.
Orrick to Add Top Energy & Infrastructure Team in London
| March.20.2020
A market-leading, four-partner team will be joining our London office. The team includes energy and infrastructure advisors Evan Stergoulis, Simon ...
Orrick Named Renewable Energy Law Firm of the Year in Italy for Second Consecutive Year
| February.11.2020
For the second year in a row, we’ve been named Renewable Energy Law Firm of the Year in Italy.
Client Result
Microsoft Announces Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Contract Structure to Reduce Risk
October.16.2018
Microsoft announced today a new renewable energy contract structure, known as a volume firming agreement, intended to reduce risk for buyers in ...
Insight
Offshore Wind Energy Update and Outlook 2020
by A. Paul Zarnowiecki, Michael J. Masri, Sue Cowell, Minako Wakabayashi and John Deacon | February.06.2020
An in-depth look at global developments in the market, transaction structures and considerations for offshore wind projects.
Some of the recognition we have received
Project Finance Practice Group of the Year
Law360, 2018 and 5 times
Band 1 for U.S. Projects: PPP
Chambers Global, 2019
Band 1 for U.S. Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy
Chambers Global, 2019
Rated in 24 E&I categories in 8 markets worldwide
Chambers & Partners, 2017
Africa Legal Counsel of the Year
Magazine des Affaires, 2016-2018
Italy Energy Law Firm of the Year
Legalcommunity, 2016-2018
Band 1 for Energy: State Regulatory and Litigation in California
Chambers USA, 2017