Heller Ehrman represents developers, owners, financial advisors, investment banks and lenders in connection with the development and financing of projects ranging from power plants and other industrial facilities to sports arenas and stadiums. Our practice draws on the resources of our finance, real estate, environmental, tax and energy lawyers. We have experience with a wide array of financing structures, including leveraged and synthetic leases, non-recourse project financing and securitization vehicles. We also regularly handle financings in the bank, 144A and public markets.

A significant portion of our practice involves the development and financing of energy projects and related infrastructure and industrial facilities. We bring a unique perspective and depth of experience to these energy-related projects, representing oil and gas pipeline companies, investor-owned and municipal utilities, industrial offtakers, independent power producers, marketers of power and gas, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, electric cooperatives and regional transmission organizations.

Power Projects

We have extensive experience working on generation projects, including wind, landfill methane, nuclear, geothermal, cogeneration, hydroelectric and gas-fired facilities. Our clients include independent power producers, public utilities, lenders and financial advisers.

Industrial Facilities

We have significant experience working on the development, construction and financing of all types of industrial facilities. Our experience includes handling all aspects of a project, including permitting, constructing and financing of facilities and power sources, as well as negotiating tolling and operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements. We have been involved in the financing of aluminum smelters, paper mill and manufacturing facilities, lumber drying and planning facilities, and a variety of other manufacturing and processing facilities.

Hospitality

We represent many of the leaders in the hospitality industry, including operators, owners, investors and lenders. Our attorneys have extensive experience in the development, construction and financing of hotels, often in conjunction with airport and convention facilities. We are equally active in the representation of investment funds, offshore interests, banks and other private and public capital investments in and financing of hotels.

Sports Facilities

Our lawyers have represented owners, investors and lenders in connection with the acquisition of major league sports franchises and the development and financing of their facilities. We also have experience negotiating lease arrangements and sponsorship agreements as part of such developments.