Mayer Brown has recently bolstered its energy project finance capabilities with the addition of a new six-person team, led by renowned partners Elina Coss and Trevor Shelton. This strategic move enhances the firm’s global project finance offerings, particularly in the renewable energy sector, and expands its Projects & Infrastructure group. With this newly integrated team, Mayer Brown aims to better serve clients navigating the complex landscape of energy investments and infrastructure development. The team’s diverse expertise positions them well to address current market demands and provide comprehensive support for a variety of financing transactions in renewable energy.
Mayer Brown Expands Energy Project Finance Team
The legal powerhouse Mayer Brown has made significant strides in its energy project finance division by welcoming a highly skilled team of six professionals. This initiative is spearheaded by partners Elina Coss and Trevor Shelton, who bring extensive knowledge and experience from their previous roles at notable firms Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Vinson & Elkins LLP respectively. Their arrival marks a pivotal enhancement to Mayer Brown’s ability to handle complex projects within the renewable energy sector.
Broader Reach Across Key Locations
The newly formed team will operate from various offices across major cities including New York, London, Chicago, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. This geographic diversity allows Mayer Brown to leverage local market insights while providing global solutions tailored to client needs. As demand for infrastructure investment continues to rise, having a robust presence in these key markets ensures that clients receive timely advice and access to vital resources.
Addressing Growing Market Demands
According to Joe Seliga, co-leader of Mayer Brown’s Projects & Infrastructure group, there has been a notable increase in investor interest in infrastructure assets. He highlights that this growing demand makes today’s investment landscape more competitive than ever before. The combined expertise of Coss and Shelton enables Mayer Brown to offer practical guidance tailored for leading global investors who are filling capital gaps within this expanding asset class.
Expertise in Renewable Energy Financing
Elina Coss specializes in representing clients involved in innovative transactions related to development, financing, acquisition, workout, and disposition of energy projects. Her focus on renewable sectors such as solar power, wind energy, and storage solutions equips her with unique insights into the challenges faced by industry participants today.
Diverse Client Base
Coss’s clientele includes sponsors, developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders engaged in multifaceted asset-based financings across all levels of capital stacks—ranging from development funding through tax equity deals to securitizations. Her comprehensive understanding extends beyond renewables into areas like geothermal energy and nuclear projects as well as water resources management.
A Commitment to Client Success
“Joining Mayer Brown’s dynamic Projects & Infrastructure team is an exciting opportunity,” says Coss. She looks forward to leveraging the firm’s finance specialists’ capabilities alongside its strong structured finance prowess to better serve her clients’ needs effectively.
Trevor Shelton’s Extensive Experience
Trevor Shelton brings over 15 years of experience advising on transactions involving more than eight gigawatts of renewable energy capacity valued at over $13 billion. His track record includes pioneering first-of-their-kind transactions as well as involvement with some of the largest renewable projects across the United States.
Focused Expertise Across Technologies
Shelton’s advisory work encompasses equity investments along with various forms of debt financing such as tax equity arrangements and construction loans. His proficiency also covers project development matters including asset acquisitions/dispositions and tax credit transfers—skills that position him as an invaluable resource within Mayer Brown’s expanding practice area.
Excited About New Opportunities at Mayer Brown
“I am excited about my transition into Mayer Brown’s Projects & Infrastructure group,” states Shelton enthusiastically. He appreciates that the firm boasts one of the leading practices globally focused on finance alongside deep-rooted knowledge regarding renewables which collectively provides an exceptional platform for advancing his career while supporting client needs effectively.
A Strengthened Future for Energy Project Finance at Mayer Brown
The integration of Elina Coss’s and Trevor Shelton’s team solidifies Mayer Brown’s commitment towards enhancing its service offerings in project finance aimed primarily at sustainable initiatives within various sectors including clean technology solutions targeting climate change mitigation strategies worldwide.
A Vision for Sustainable Growth
This strategic expansion comes during a period where sustainable investing continues gaining traction among institutional investors seeking long-term value creation through responsible capital deployment into impactful ventures addressing pressing environmental concerns associated with traditional industries’ carbon footprints globally.
A Lasting Impact on Clients’ Investment Decisions
Mayer Brown stands poised not only as an influential legal partner but also as an advocate driving positive transformations toward sustainable practices benefiting both clients’ portfolios while contributing toward building resilient infrastructures necessary for future generations’ prosperity globally—an admirable vision shared by every member joining forces under this esteemed banner!