Fueling Innovation, Building A Renewable Future
At DarrowEverett, our Energy & Infrastructure practice is well-equipped to meet the complex demands of today’s energy and infrastructure projects. We collaborate across multiple disciplines (corporate, private equity, financing, tax, real estate and environmental) to deliver innovative, practical solutions that help clients navigate every phase of their projects, from conception to completion. Whether you are a developer, lender or investor, our team is ready to serve you on your next high-profile project or transaction.
We assist businesses with projects involving a variety of technologies. Our clients use cutting-edge technologies including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal, along with biofuels and liquified natural gas. We are well versed in how stakeholders can leverage existing tax credits to boost the economics of projects, and how investors can utilize tax credits to minimize tax obligations.
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Representative Matters in Energy & Infrastructure
Represented Massachusetts-based developer in negotiating and closing the sale of a 4 MW project. This representation included negotiating reimbursement of development costs at execution of the membership interest purchase agreement and closing the sale of a partnership-taxed project company that owned the project.
Represented a Louisiana-based developer in the sale of a portfolio of Illinois renewable energy projects participating in the Illinois Adjustable Block Program. As part of our representation, the firm drafted and negotiated the membership interest purchase agreement, securities agreements, pledge agreements and payment direction letters.
Practice Leaders
Keith E. Phillis - Partner
Overview
Keith E. Phillis is a Partner and the Chair of our Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group, and Practice Leader in our Private Wealth Services and Tax Practice Groups. Keith represents a wide range of clients, from individuals to large public and private business entities.
Keith’s private wealth planning representation includes advising individuals and businesses on estate planning, wealth and asset preservation planning, tax mitigation and business succession planning strategies. Keith routinely prepares estate planning, estate settlement,...
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Tel: (401) 453-1200
Jon M. Restivo - Chief Administrative Officer, Managing Partner
Overview
Jon M. Restivo, Managing Partner, is DarrowEverett’s Chief Administrative Officer and a Practice Leader for the Firm’s Energy & Infrastructure and Environmental Practice Groups, where he regularly leads projects advising clients on environmental and energy-related regulatory matters. In connection with that work, Jon has developed an advanced renewable energy practice as he has assisted numerous regional and national clients in their efforts to permit, develop and finance solar projects – offering unique insight based on...
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Tel: (401) 453-1200
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