Orrick Advises Birch Infrastructure in Negotiation of vPPA Hedge Contracts
| October.16.2020
Orrick represented Birch Infrastructure in its negotiation of hedge contracts to de-risk renewable energy procurement for Iron Mountain.
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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
Greenlight Secures $90 Million Financing and Boosts Africa’s Off-Grid Energy Market
| October.01.2020
Orrick advised Greenlight Planet, the largest provider of solar-powered home energy products in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia emerging markets, ...
Orrick Advises Connexin on £80 Million Investment from Whitehelm Capital
| September.10.2020
We advised smart city technology company Connexin on the raising of an initial commitment of up to £80 million in funding from Whitehelm Capital.
Orrick London Team Is Advising RockRose Energy on £248 Million Recommended Cash Offer by Viaro Energy
| July.07.2020
Orrick is representing RockRose Energy in connection with a recommended cash offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of ...
Cross-Practice Orrick Team Secures Major Court Win for MEAG in Challenge to Nuclear Power Plant Expansion in Georgia
| June.22.2020
A cross-practice Orrick team secured a significant federal court ruling for long-time client the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (“MEAG”).
Orrick Advises on Sale of Walney Extension Transmission Assets
| June.04.2020
Orrick has advised Walney Extension Limited on the sale of its transmission assets to Diamond Transmission Partners Walney Extension.
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.
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 ...
Insights
Inside Access - Issue 1: The Proposed UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)
by Edward Humphries | November.18.2020
In the first of our Inside Access conversations, we discuss the finer points of what is expected in the new UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
FERC Opens Organized Markets to Distributed Energy Resources
by A. Cory Lankford and Adam Wenner | October.15.2020
At its September 17, 2020, meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a groundbreaking order that will enable aggregators of ...
Human Rights and Renewable Energy
by Betsy (Colleen) Popken and Giji John | October.12.2020
Orrick’s Betsy Popken and Giji John have authored an article in Project Finance International.
SACE Green Guarantee
by Carlo Montella, Francesca Isgro and Maria Teresa Solaro | October.08.2020
The Law no. 120 of September 11th, 2020 - converting, with amendments, Law Decree no. 76 of July 16th, 2020 (hereinafter, "Simplifications Decree") - ...
Department of Energy and USEA Release Comprehensive Carbon Capture Incentives Report Co-authored by Orrick
by Peter Connors and Joshua Emmett | September.21.2020
The report is the most comprehensive study on the subject and provides a number of solutions and opportunities for market participants.
Japan Renewable Alert 49:
Arrangements for the Nullification Rule and Expansion of the Scope of the COD Deadline Rule Now Open for Public Comments
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | September.09.2020
On Sept. 7, METI announced the draft outline of the amendments to regulations regarding the introduction of arrangements for the Nullification Rule.
Japan Renewable Alert 48
by Minako Wakabayashi and Gohshun Kawamura | July.29.2020
I. The Details of the Nullification System and the Amendments to the Operational Practices (Stricter Policy on Detached-Site Projects)
II. Four ...
FERC Revisions to PURPA Rules Create Uncertainty For “Qualifying” Renewable and Cogeneration Projects
| July.27.2020
On July 16, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a final rule that largely adopts FERC’s proposed revisions to its ...
Developers and Tax Equity Investors Receive More Guidance on Carbon Capture Credit Requirements
by Peter Connors and Joshua Emmett | July.01.2020
On February 9, 2018, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act (the "BBA"), which included changes to the tax credit provided under §45Q for carbon ...
Executive Order Restraints on Sourcing of Power System Equipment Raise Challenges for Developers
by Harry Clark, A. Cory Lankford, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Eric Stephens, Adam Wenner, Elizabeth Zane and Gregory I. Hume | June.16.2020
On May 1, 2020, the President issued Executive Order 13920, “Securing the United States Bulk-Power System” (“E.O. 13920”).
How To Avoid A Legal Mess When Disinfecting Workplaces
by Shani Harmon Alexander and Tierra D. Piens | June.04.2020
Companies should plan for increased cleaning and specialized disinfection regimes to prevent outbreaks of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Virginia’s Alternative Take on Migratory Birds
by Robert F. Lawrence and Sue Cowell | June.01.2020
The Commonwealth of Virginia is pursuing migratory bird protection in response to the Trump administration’s proposed relaxation of Migratory Bird ...
Destination Flexibility in LNG Sales Contracts
by James Atkin | May.28.2020
James Atkin provides insight on destination flexibility in LNG sales contracts and how LNG differs from other commodities.
Uncertainty Lingers During Appeal of Nationwide Permit 12 Ruling
by Robert F. Lawrence and Sue Cowell | May.21.2020
A permitting program that is important to developers and environmentalists is in turmoil after a series of judicial actions in the Keystone XL ...
EPA Increases Scrutiny of Products Making Claims Related to COVID-19
by Robert F. Lawrence and Shani Harmon Alexander | May.21.2020
The U.S. EPA increases its scrutiny of sanitizers, disinfectants and other products claiming to kill viruses, bacteria and other microbial organisms.
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 ...
News
Law360 Recognizes Orrick’s Jonathan Ayre as an Energy Rising Star
| July.21.2020
Congratulations to Jonathan Ayre on his recognition as a Law360 Rising Star.
Orrick Adds Energy Rising Star in London
| July.01.2020
Orrick announced today that Adam Smith has joined our Energy & Infrastructure practice as a partner in London.
Four Orrick Partners Named to A Word About Wind’s 2020 Legal Power List
| July.13.2020
Four Orrick partners have been named to A Word About Wind's 2020 Legal Power List.
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