Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The energy and infrastructure department at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a popular choice for energy, renewables, and tech companies seeking assistance on M&A, financings, and equity investments. The group’s experience handling a range of high-value transactions ranging from acquisitions to cash equity sell-downs, alongside its cross-border capabilities, has led to the team amassing an impressive client roster comprised of notable names such as Microsoft and ENGIE. In Houston, Blake Winburne and Dahl Thompson co-head the practice, while Kyle Drefke and Louise Gibbons lead the group in Washington DC and San Francisco respectively. Winburne is noted for his expertise advising private equity firms and funds on investments and equity sell-downs, while Thompson stands out for his aptitude for leading on the structuring, development, financing, and acquisition of energy projects. Drefke concentrates on divestitures and joint ventures, and Gibbons is sought after for her prowess in M&A transactions involving renewable energy and energy transitions. Other key contacts in the group include Houston-based Bradford Gathright, San Francisco’s Kristin Seeger, and Teresa Hill who is based in Seattle.