Wind Energy Law

Wind Energy Law

Cleantech Law Partners lawyers is a leading global wind energy law firm.  Several of our attorneys have worked in previous positions as general counsel to world’s largest and most successful wind companies. They bring that experience and commitment to the industry to our firm and the clients we represent. As a leading advisor to clients in the wind energy industry, Cleantech Law Partners is recognized for our extensive legal capabilities, and our deep understanding of the sector. CLP attorneys include the former general counsel of one of the world’s largest wind energy developers and turbine manufacturers, the former commission of the California Public Utility Commission,  and one of the leading tax practitioners in the renewable energy area. In this highly regulated, rapidly changing industry, CLP prides itself on being more than just a trusted legal adviser, we are an asset to our clients.  When providing clients with comprehensive counsel, our wind energy attorneys are able to draw upon the firm’s other areas of practice including: corporations, mergers and acquisitions, tax, and policy and regulation. We regularly represent top wind energy project developers, international investment banks and other financial institutions, private equity funds, investors, manufacturers, technology companies, contractors, tribal governments,  and other participants in the wind energy sector.  Click here to download the brochure about our wind energy practice.

Specialties:

  • Wind energy related agreements
  • Permitting wind farms
  • Leasing & acquisition of land for wind projects
  • Community based wind projects
  • Off-shore wind development
  • Airborne wind energy and technology
  • Interconnection
  • FERC regulatory applications
  • Administrative hearings
  • Financing wind energy projects
  • Wind energy technology startups

Representative Matters:

  • Representation of investor as the equity provider in the financing of a utility-scale wind project
  • Representation of community wind project developers
  • Representation of landowners in leases of land for utility-scale wind project
  • Business counsel to wind turbine company
  • Representation of investor as tax equity provider for wind project
  • Representation of client in acquisition of operating wind and other renewable energy projects