Projects & Energy Transition

Akin is a recognized name in projects and energy transition. Our lawyers provide a turnkey service, advising on the full range of disciplines necessary to bring a project of any shape or size to life. We assist clients on some of the most complex, challenging and innovative projects and we are on the cutting edge of new technologies, transactions and structures. 

Clients interviewed by Chambers noted Akin as “the best firm that we work with in the energy and projects space” for providing “excellent advice and a great turnaround on projects, as well as a great breadth of global experience.”

Clients Across Industries

We represent clients across industries, including renewable energy, oil and gas, technology, financial services, private equity, government, retail, telecommunications and media, and infrastructure and transportation.

Our clients include prominent project sponsors and developers, commercial and investment banks and other financial institutions, private equity funds, investors, manufacturers, contractors, tribal governments, sovereign nations and renewable energy, as well as traditional power and technology companies.

Our depth in the energy sector includes traditional energy projects—including natural gas, coal, nuclear and other fuels—and renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, landfill gas, biomass and biofuel. Our team is well positioned to offer market-leading renewable energy tax credit advice for which we are known and admired throughout the sector.

We also handle a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including industrial facilities, sports stadiums, roadways, ports and similar projects. We help our clients develop, finance, construct, operate, and buy and sell energy and infrastructure projects and companies throughout the world.

Full Suite of Services

Our lawyers provide counsel on every aspect of the development and financing of a major project, including:

• Project development
• Bridge, construction and term debt equity and financing
• Acquisitions and dispositions
• Tax structuring and equity financing
• Dispute resolution
• Equipment supply and construction services
• Federal and state energy regulation
• Federal and state environmental, land use and permitting considerations
• Joint ventures and other development agreements
• Operation and maintenance
• Power sales
• Public law and policy
• Real estate
• Transmission and interconnection.