Energy and Natural Resources

DarrowEverett’s Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group provides legal guidance in these rapidly changing industries. We assist companies, developers, and investors across numerous industries manage energy-related regulatory, legislative, transactional, governance, public policy, and litigation matters. Our attorneys stay abreast of the newest and most innovative energy opportunities, allowing us to handle any transaction or matter regardless of the size, complexity, jurisdiction, or timeline.

The DE Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group has extensive experience in alternative energy projects, from renewable energy & fuels: solar, wind, and hydroelectric, to biofuels to LNG.

Our Energy and Natural Resources Team consistently collaborates across all our practices including: Intellectual Property and Technology, Regulatory and Compliance, Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity, Capital Markets, and Securities, Corporate and Business Transactions, Tax, and Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution, bringing decades of advisory experience to our clients.

DarrowEverett handles an array of Energy and Natural resources matters, including:

  • Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
  • Local Utility Compliance
  • Defense of Enforcement Actions
  • Diligence Review
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Debt & Equity Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Joint Ventures & other Equity Holder Arrangements
  • Recapitalizations
  • Tax Equity Investments
  • Reorganizations
  • Transactions
  • Related Litigation
  • Crisis Prevention & Response

Practice Leader

Jon M. Restivo - Chief Administrative Officer, Partner

Overview

Jon M. Restivo, Partner, is DarrowEverett’s Chief Administrative Officer and Practice Leader for the Firm’s Energy and Natural Resources 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 his...

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