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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Thompson Hine’s Energy team represents clients in every aspect of energy project development, from obtaining licenses and permits to structuring ownership relationships, tax planning, tax credit structuring, grants, power purchase, sales and interconnection agreements, and utility and asset privatizations. Our team’s depth and breadth of experience, combined with a deep understanding of legal requirements and local practices, help clients mitigate risks and complete successful projects.&nbsp;

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Our team has experience with projects involving a vast range of energy technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, battery storage, biofuels, biomass, municipal and landfill waste, geothermal, nuclear and natural gas, and attendant facilities such as pipelines and transmission infrastructure. 

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The members of Thompson Hine’s Energy practice are ready to assist with all the legal services that may be needed throughout the lifecycle of a successful energy project, including:

Advising on company- or portfolio-wide strategic planning

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Acquiring real estate and advising on land use, siting, entitlement, zoning and state/local permitting matters

Obtaining authorizations, clearances, permits and other required governmental approvals

Negotiating power purchase agreements, virtual PPAs

Negotiating key project agreements, e.g., interconnection, transmission, offtake, EPC, O&amp;M, asset management

Negotiating tax incentives and/or PILOT agreements

Negotiating with suppliers and procuring major equipment

Planning for repowering, transferring, selling, or decommissioning

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