Energy & Infrastructure

The manner in which the world powers itself is changing dramatically. The shift in the global energy mix from choices of power sources, new digital technologies, and changing consumer and investor expectations have combined to make the production, provision, and procurement of energy more complex and competitive. Building on our rich history in serving as trusted advisors to energy and infrastructure companies, Foley’s cross-disciplinary Energy & Infrastructure team of more than 200 attorneys regularly represents clients in the traditional and renewable power, oil & gas, infrastructure and energy transition industries.

The success of Foley’s Energy & Infrastructure team is rooted in experience, but our real value lies with anticipating what the energy landscape will look like 5, 10, or 20 years from now. Our Energy & Infrastructure attorneys provide solutions that help prepare our clients for the future, whether that’s utilizing cleaner methods of energy production, navigating regulatory and tax law changes in renewables, mitigating risk in an increasingly complex oil and gas landscape, or developing digital infrastructure, such as data centers and the energy sources that power them.

Power & Renewables

Power & Renewables will continue to see exponential growth over the next decade. We have a long history of successfully managing energy projects and financings, particularly involving renewable fuel sources such as solar, onshore and offshore wind, energy storage (battery, fuel cells and other technologies), and renewable biofuels/RNG. Our services to the power & renewable energy market include permitting, community relations, land rights, equipment procurement, construction, finance and project finance, power purchase arrangements, interconnection and project acquisitions, M&A, securities offerings, compliance issues, litigation, intellectual property, joint ventures, and tax credit experience.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure investment is a core component of our history and our business.  Our lawyers have extensive experience working cohesively across all manner of infrastructure sectors including PPP transactions, digital infrastructure and campus energy solutions. We help our clients navigate the transactional, legal, regulatory, commercial, tax and political risks involved in developing, financing, operating and maintaining, acquiring, and selling infrastructure assets.  Our experience spans areas such as digital infrastructure (including data centers and crypto mining, telecom), campus energy solutions, stadiums and venues, transportation, water, aviation, maritime and mining. Our deep expertise helps our clients navigate transactional, political, tax, commercial and regulatory risk across these sectors in an efficient and cost-effective way.

Oil & Gas

Fossil fuels are still powering the world, however, the landscape is rapidly changing and this disruption leads to significant opportunities for our clients. We help our clients navigate issues related to the ever changing political landscape, new innovative technologies, price volatility, and consolidation and divestitures. Foley successfully addresses the litigation, intellectual property, and transactional needs of our clients in the upstream, midstream, downstream, and oilfield services industries, including the majors, independents, public companies, private equity sponsors, and lenders.

Energy Transition

The national and global approach to energy is shifting. There is increased regulatory focus on using renewable energy and transitioning our infrastructure. Foley’s Energy Transition team helps clients stay ahead of the curve on topics such as hydrogen, electrified mobility infrastructure, carbon capture, and ESG. We have the opportunity to help our clients evaluate their energy strategies, respond to regulatory and consumer demands, and transition for continued growth and success.