Winston & Strawn LLP ‘brings tremendous expertise to the area of project finance’ and its sizeable group has complementary expertise in energy project finance and across P3 and infrastructure projects. In energy project financings, the group is well versed in transactions involving both renewable and conventional power assets, and acts in a plethora and significant matters located across the country. In PPP and infrastructure work, the practice is often engaged in mandates that require novel financing structures, and is otherwise a regular fixture of the domestic landscape of significant projects, from transport infrastructure to large-scale buildings. On both sides of the project finance offering, Mike Pikiel in New York is a renowned figure and whether acting for sponsors, developers, investors, lenders, underwriters, or contractors, he is experienced in the range of project financing, particularly P3s. Fellow infrastructure practice head Alan Hoffman is also based in New York and is a recognized figure in sports venue financing. Richard Puttré in Miami is the third of the trio coordinating infrastructure and PPP financing. In Los Angeles the energy offering benefits from the renewable energy finance knowledge of Laurae Rossi, and the growing transactions experience of Hao Huang.
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‘Winston brings tremendous expertise to the area of project finance. They are focused on representing their client vigorously, but also appreciate the need to "get a deal done" in an efficient and practical manner. They are experts in the area of tax credit financing.’
‘Deeply knowledgeable, practical and a good sense of humor.’
‘Proactive, professional and with very good knowledge of the PPP industry.’
‘Although we work with a core group of individuals, we have found that all members of the firm come across and collaborative and truly interested as a team partner for your business. Every member is attentive and responsive, which helps keep things going and creates real efficiencies.’
‘Mike Pikiel and Dan Shapiro have been on our team since the beginning. It's this consistency that creates trust and long-term knowledge, which allows them to know our business, and they have a true interest in our success. This also allows more efficiency and an ability to respond quickly. Mike Pikiel is always professional and up front with the information he has and advice he gives.’
‘Very smart, transparent and available to answer any and all questions.’
‘Jason Goldstein is one of the best in the industry.’
Kernmandanten
- CIBC Bank USA
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB)
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Natixis
- Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
- Petros PACE Finance, LLC
- RBC Capital Markets Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Abertis Infraestructuras S.A.
- Acciona Concessiones S.L.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented CIBC, New York Branch in a $1bn construction and term loan for the Sun Streams 4 project located in Maricopa, Arizona.
- Represented Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment in a $1bn construction debt financing to rPlus Energies for the Green River Energy Center, a 400 MW solar and 400 MW/1,600 MWh battery storage project.
- Represented the lenders supporting Abertis Infraestructuras in a concession to finance, operate, maintain, and improve toll road infrastructure in Puerto Rico.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Mike Pikiel; Alan Hoffman; Richard Puttré
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Laurae Rossi; Hao Huang; Danielle Young; Jason Goldstein; Jason Hellwig; Dan Shapiro; Sabrina Rishmague