Energy & Infrastructure Projects

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1 Energy & Infrastructure Projects More energy. More projects. More places. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP pillsburylaw.com Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

2 Energy & Infrastructure Projects Industry Experience. Global Reach. Pillsbury has advised on energy and infrastructure projects, and on their financing, in more than 70 countries across the globe. Among our clients are one of the world s largest integrated energy companies, one of the world s largest independent power producers, and one of the largest LNG terminals and major pipelines in the world. Regardless of location or industry sector, Pillsbury lawyers deliver thoughtful, business-oriented and practical solutions through dedicated teams and exemplary client service. Representative Matters Algerian Desalination Project counsel to underwriters American Roads (an Alinda Infrastructure Fund company) counsel to owner Digicel Cellular Telecommunications Projects counsel to Citibank as Administrative Agent Dulles Greenway Toll Road counsel to developer and acquirers Houston Hub Storage Project counsel to developer/owner Jordanian Telecommunications Project counsel to lender Kiowa Power Project counsel to developer/owner Lima Airport Modernization Project counsel to lenders Ontario Greenfield Power Project counsel to co-sponsor Panoche Energy Project counsel to underwriters and LOC bank Solar One Project counsel to investor Turkey Point Nuclear Power Project counsel to developer/owner Wailuku Hydroelectric Project counsel to lender Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

3 Our Clients Say it Best One of the leaders in energy work. They focus on responding to the specific questions that I ask them. They also have a good sense of the market. The team is very quick to understand risk, how each party sees it and how to allocate it appropriately. They know our business well they do a good job of giving us a heads-up and pointing out trends in the market. They are extremely familiar with the oil and gas industry and have a very strong practice group in this area. particularly well known for its LNG prowess, having recently represented high-profile clients in several big-ticket cross-border matters... team members are described by peers as simply fantastic Source: Chambers USA Awards & Rankings Chambers USA ranks Pillsbury among the BEST LAW FIRMS FOR OIL AND GAS, LNG, RENEWABLES & ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND NUCLEAR Best Lawyers/US News & World Report named Pillsbury LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR for Environmental Law. International Legal Alliance honored Pillsbury with a 2013 SILVER AWARD: PROJECT FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY. Pillsbury s ENERGY PRACTICE was selected for The Lawyer s 2011 TRANSATLANTIC ELITE. Pillsbury was named one of the top three INFRASTRUCTURE/ ENERGY TEAMS OF THE YEAR at the 2010 The Lawyer awards. Pillsbury has received more than a dozen DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS for energy and project finance transactions since 2002, including projects in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Pillsbury is RANKED NATIONALLY by Chambers USA for our Environmental practice in the THREE MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY MARKETS: California, Texas and Washington, DC. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP pillsburylaw.com

4 Energy & Infrastructure Projects Clients benefit from the firm s specific industry sector experience Pillsbury stands apart for the depth of its experience in the development, acquisition and financing of the energy and infrastructure projects that will fuel the future: Power generation and transmission Renewable energy Liquefied natural gas Oil and gas Water Mining Infrastructure Nuclear energy With extensive industry sector experience, our Energy & Infrastructure Projects team can field a multidisciplinary service team that provides a broad set of planning and problem-solving skills, improving our ability to anticipate and avoid development and financing roadblocks. Our capabilities span: Industry-specific document structuring and negotiation Cross-border ownership structuring and tax issues Premier oil, gas, energy, environmental and regulatory practices Project finance and complex risk allocation Relevant antitrust and competition experience Environmental and other regulatory permitting and licensing Extensive capital markets, bank loan and syndication experience Financing sophistication In-depth country knowledge Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

5 Power Generation and Transmission In tandem with our clients, we have completed hundreds of power generation and transmission projects, including gas, hydro, coal, renewable and nuclear sources. We are ranked among the top firms in the world for power-sector project finance and have been at the forefront of the electric transmission and power markets, including projects that have involved agencies such as the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Renewable Energy Pillsbury has decades of experience helping clients manage complex projects and transactions in the renewables sector. The work of our Energy & Infrastructure Projects team spans all areas of renewable energy including solar, wind, biomass, biofuel, hydro, geothermal and landfill gas capture as well as a variety of energy and infrastructure projects and technologies related to fuel design, production and distribution. Our energy and infrastructure projects team lawyers are experienced in all aspects of development, financing, regulation, tax, intellectual property and commercial law related to renewable energy projects. Client Projects in More Than 70 Countries Across the Globe Oil and Gas (including LNG) As long-term advisors to both industry and financial participants, Pillsbury brings specific knowledge to bear on the legal challenges facing our oil and gas clients. From advising companies on day-to-day exploration and production activities to major acquisitions of oil and gas properties, we have represented clients on a wide range of oil and gas transactions. We have been recognized for structural innovations on commercial and financial transactions and for navigating the legal, credit and regulatory risks that impact major oil and gas projects. Our experience covers the entire oil and gas supply chain upstream exploration and production, midstream processing, storage, and transportation, liquefaction and regasification of LNG, and downstream refining and marketing. Pillsbury s LNG team understands that the continued LNG and natural gas price and demand volatility worldwide means producers and suppliers are seeking flexibility to export to the highest-value markets, customers are exploring alternatives to long-term contracts, and geographic and price diversity have become achievable goals for market participants at both ends of the production spectrum. Water Pillsbury fields a world-class Water Resources team. Clients call on us for informed advice on everything from big-picture strategy and risk assessment to the most complex regulatory and construction management issues from the financing of a publicprivate desalination plant to the implications of endangered species on a deal. Pillsbury has advised on some of the most innovative transactions in the water sector and our team regularly acts in relation to a wide array of international water, wastewater and desalination projects, including many groundbreaking projects. Pillsbury s clients transform global infrastructure. Our project work has taken us to each of the countries marked with a flag.

6 Infrastructure We have structured innovative infrastructure project financings in the lease finance, asset securitization and capital market arenas around the world. We have advised both public and private parties, as well as participants along the entire development and financing spectrum. In addition to electric and transmission lines, gas storage facilities, oil and gas pipelines and other energy-related infrastructure, our experience covers diverse sectors, including airports, ports and marine terminals, roads and bridges, arenas and stadiums, satellites and telecommunications. Our clients in the infrastructure sector span the spectrum of parties involved, from governmental institutions to financiers, private sector investors, contractors and suppliers. Financing Sophistication Our strong team of finance and capital markets lawyers has extensive experience in commercial bank lending and capital markets, as well as with multilateral and export credit agencies. Anticipating financing issues and potential pitfalls, we offer balanced solutions that protect the credit needs of lenders in ways that are workable for project sponsors. Over the years, Pillsbury lawyers have created novel financing vehicles that have become broadly accepted in the capital markets and have withstood the test of time. Mining Miners, investors, governments and trade associations rely on Pillsbury for counsel based on mining industry experience in project development, finance, mergers and acquisitions, environmental regulation and permitting, and litigation. As an advisor to mining majors and juniors, Pillsbury applies its knowledge of the industry and financing models to help solve the legal challenges facing projects in some of the world s most demanding countries, often contributing to the development of the legal environment through our work. Our work ranges from advising agent banks on overseas asset privatization, to providing environmental due diligence on transactions triggering a number of countries regulatory regimes. Our experience involves a wide range of transactions, jurisdictions and legal disciplines. Nuclear Energy With more than 20 dedicated nuclear energy lawyers in global offices, Pillsbury fields one of the world s top nuclear energy practices. We have advised governments, banks, investors, utilities and project companies around the world for 50 years, on matters covering procurement, construction and financing as well as the complex areas of nuclear liability and export controls. In the U.S. alone, we have spearheaded the licensing of 50 nuclear power plants, represented our clients in nuclear litigation and been involved in every purchase and sale of a nuclear power plant. Pillsbury s nuclear lawyers are routinely sought after by the international press for TV appearances on business networks such as CNBC and Bloomberg and for interviews in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. Country Knowledge Our clients benefit from the experience of lawyers who have worked on global energy and infrastructure projects throughout their careers. We have done path-breaking work on projects in countless countries, and typically bring lawyers with substantial on-the-ground experience to a project. Pillsbury s prominent energy and infrastructure projects practice clients include governments, national oil companies, and multinational funds or financial institutions. We are accustomed to preparing and negotiating documentation in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. The nature of this project will require a partnership that endures for nearly 100 years It drove us to focus on a very careful assessment of what characteristics among the competing bidders would translate into the best overall fit in a partner for our program. Khaldoon Al Murbarak, Chairman of ENEC

7 The Pillsbury Difference An Energy Industry Powerhouse Pillsbury has made a series of strategic mergers that have brought together three top energy teams, creating one of the legal industry s largest and most preeminent energy practices. We have worked on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects and financings on six continents, giving us vast experience in all aspects of complex cross-border project development. The Right Teams No two projects are the same. What truly distinguishes Pillsbury is our ability to staff projects with seasoned professionals to cover not only finance, but the full range of legal, credit, tax, environmental and political challenges involved in cross-border project development. With a multidisciplinary team of 125 lawyers practicing in the energy industry, we are able to consistently bring together energy project teams comprised of the most experienced practitioners for optimal results and efficiencies. The Right Resources Our project lawyers are supported by Pillsbury offices in the world s energy and finance capitals and by an extensive network of host-country law firm contacts, allowing us to provide clients flexible and efficient legal counsel anywhere their next project takes them. pillsburylaw.com

8 About Pillsbury Pillsbury is a full-service law firm with an industry focus on energy & natural resources, financial services including financial institutions, real estate & construction, and technology. Based in the world s major financial, technology and energy centers, Pillsbury counsels clients on global business, regulatory and litigation matters. We work in multidisciplinary teams that allow us to understand our clients objectives, anticipate trends and bring a 360-degree perspective to complex business and legal issues helping clients to take greater advantage of new opportunities, meet and exceed their objectives and better mitigate risk. This collaborative work style helps produce the results our clients seek. For more information about our Energy & Infrastructure Projects practice, please visit us at pillsburylaw.com/energy Team Leaders Robert A. James San Francisco Houston rob.james@pillsburylaw.com Nicolai J. Sarad New York nicolai.sarad@pillsburylaw.com ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Results depend on a number of factors unique to each matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. pillsburylaw.com 2015 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. All rights reserved Broadway New York, NY Abu Dhabi Austin Beijing Houston London Los Angeles Nashville New York Northern Virginia Palm Beach Sacramento San Diego San Diego North County San Francisco Shanghai Silicon Valley Tokyo Washington, DC