Specializing in cross-border project finance and development, the global project, energy, and infrastructure finance group at Milbank has cemented itself as go-to for debt and equity investors, private sponsors, and government lenders. The department has a robust offering which, alongside project finance and development, covers energy restructuring, M&A, and joint ventures, as well as investments, dispositions, and greenfield development. With experience advising on a wide variety of energy assets, the team has an impressive client roster comprised of notable names from the financial services, energy, and infrastructure sectors including the likes of Deutsche Bank AG. Co-heading the practice in New York are Daniel Bartfeld and Daniel Michalchuk, both of whom share extensive experience leading on international project financings. Also in New York, Bill Bice and Jeffrey Leider stand out for their aptitude in the development, financing, and acquisition of power generation and transmission projects, while Los Angeles’ Henry Scott is noted for his prowess in handling transactions involving tax credits. Other key practitioners in the group include Michael Duff , Kristine Wang, and Timothy Wendling, all of whom are based in Los Angeles, as well as Sean O’Neill, Micaela McLean, and Rhys Howard, all of whom are based in New York.
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Key clients

  • Plus Power, LLC
  • BNP Paribas
  • Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
  • Natixis, New York Branch
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
  • Hecate Grid, LLC
  • Gevo
  • MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Representing BNP, Mizuho, and MUFG in connection with an acquisition financing in which Global Infrastructure Partners will purchase Eversource’s 50% equity interest in the South Fork and Revolution offshore wind projects being developed by Orsted.
  • Represented BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Natixis, New York Branch, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in connection with the financing of a 150 MWAC solar photovoltaic energy generating facility and combined 300 MWAC solar photovoltaic energy generating facility and 1200 MWh battery energy storage system to be developed and constructed in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Daniel Bartfeld
Timothy Wendling

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Henry Scott

Practice head

Daniel Bartfeld; Daniel Michalchuk

Other key lawyers

Bill Bice; Jeffrey Leider; Henry Scott; Michael Duff; Kristine Wang; Sean O’Neill; Micaela McLean; Rhys Howard; Timothy Wendling

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