Tax Structuring & Equity Financing

Akin is a premier firm for tax structuring and equity financing. We assist clients across industries on projects that require sophisticated tax structuring and equity finance advice, including as related to tax-equity bridge loans and back-leverage term debt. More than ever, tax structuring and equity financing are integral to financing complex projects. In addition, the governments’ heightened focus on tax credits brings to bear a host of legal and regulatory considerations for developers.

Renewable Energy

Notably, we are a go-to firm for tax equity advice in the renewable energy space. We represent developers, sponsors, tax equity investors, lenders, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies, and other stakeholders in the renewable power sector.

Our lawyers have substantial experience structuring transactions that efficiently allow the tax incentives and benefits to be utilized by tax-motivated equity investors. We have deep experience, across all asset classes, advising on the development, acquisition and tax equity financing of renewable energy projects.

We have vast experience in the tax incentives available for renewable energy projects and related requirements, including Production Tax Credits (PTC), Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and the U.S. Treasury Grant.

In addition, we have experience in closed and funded investments supporting myriad renewable energy technologies, including large and small utility-scale solar and wind projects, large and small residential solar portfolios, batteries, carbon capture and storage, community solar projects, commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, geothermal and biomass projects.

Cutting-Edge Practice

With a high-profile public law and policy practice, Akin is on the cutting edge of developing renewable energy tax policy. Our projects & energy transition team also advises on other emerging issues impacting business leaders. We advise on tax structuring and equity financing across the capital stack, including in transactions where we represent both the borrower and lender. Our clients also include hedge funds seeking counsel on tax structuring and equity financing for their project investments. Further, we are one of the few firms advising on the tax aspects of utility-sponsored projects, which is a growing trend.