Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati expands Energy & Infrastructure finance practice
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced that Ira M. Palgon became a partner at the firm.
Formerly with Covington & Burling and an expert in sophisticated structured finance, Palgon brings complementary skills and experience to the firm's growing energy and infrastructure finance practice. He will be based in the firm's New York office.
Doug Clark, WSGR co-managing partner, stated:
With energy being such a critical factor in the global economy, the firm has made significant recent investments to better serve our clients in this space. Ira's hire further bolsters the firm's capabilities in this area, as he is a top structured finance practitioner and very well regarded in the New York market, which is a locus for energy and infrastructure finance deals and their sponsoring banks. We are delighted to welcome Ira to the firm and offer his exceptional expertise to our clients.
Palgon's practice encompasses the full spectrum of structured financing transactions, including receivables financing, with a focus on the representation of banks, investment banks, and institutional and private investors in a wide range of industries, including banking, film, shipping, and renewable and traditional energy.
In addition, he has substantial experience representing equity investors and lessees in the financing of a broad variety of equipment and facilities, including power plants, wind farms, aircraft, railcars, and ships. Palgon received his J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 1987, and a B.A. from Brooklyn College in 1984.
Country news
-
-
June 10, 2014
Los Angeles utility approves 300MW of solar PV projects
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has approved agreements for the development of 300MW of solar power projects in the state of California. Read more -
June 10, 2014
GIP and Arclight Capital sell Alta Wind to NRG Yield
Terra-Gen Power, LLC, an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), have signed a purchase and sale agreement with NRG Yield for the sale of its 947MW Alta Wind I-V, X & XI, and Realty projects located in USA. Read more -
June 11, 2014
Greenleaf Power LLC Closes $100 Million Growth Capital Facility
Greenleaf Power LLC, the leading owner and operator of North American renewable energy biomass power plants, has announced the closing of a US$100 million growth capital facility, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the continued rapid growth of the company through acquisitions. Read more -
June 11, 2014
Navitas Midstream Partners announces investment of up to $500m led by Warburg Pincus
On 5 June 2014 Navitas Midstream Partners, a producer-focused midstream company, announced that an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, has agreed to lead a line-of-equity investment of up to US$500 million in the company. Read more -
June 13, 2014
Power Capital Partners appoints Douglas C. Anderson as Managing Director
Power Capital Partners LLC has announced that Douglas C. Anderson has joined the Company as Managing Director and Director of Research & Due Diligence where he will be responsible for leading investment research and project due diligence activities. In addition Mr. Anderson will serve on the PCP Investment Committee. Read more
