North America - United States • Finance
Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn LLP has ‘a large team of lawyers for each specific area of expertise’ that are able to ’collaborate to find the best possible solutions in challenging transactions’. Whilst the firm has a prominent position as a premium advisor to lenders active on a litany of energy and infrastructure projects, wider work includes advising institutional investors on major sports stadium redevelopments and guiding developers through the design, financing and operating of central utility plants. Energy mandates have centered on renewables and battery storage instructions that have involved a wide array of financing structures, while infrastructure mandates span multiple sectors, most significantly sport, transport and telecoms, often with an impressive cross-border aspect. Mike Pikiel and Alan Hoffman spearhead the practice on both fronts, with the former highly regarded for his P3 knowledge and the latter as a go-to in the market for sports-related finance and development work. A key figure for developers, operators and institutional investors, Rich Shutran sits as the third energy practice head, while Miami’s Richard Puttré joins the leadership team on the infrastructure side and is notably focused on the energy-related logistics and transport matters, covering projects in both North and Latin America. The Los Angeles-based renewables specialist Laurae Rossi is another key figure of note and leads a number of the firm’s most consequential debt financings, whereas Jason Goldstein and Jason Hellwig add further sports capabilities to the group. Senior associate Dan Shapiro has built a formidable book of work through his supporting role on an impressive breadth of practice matters. All practitioners are based in New York unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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‘Winston and Strawn had a large team involved for our project with lawyers for each specific area of expertise. They were very understanding of the cultural differences and was accommodating to time zone differences.
‘The way they collaborate to find the best possible solutions in challenging transactions, while also keeping at the top of their mind the importance my firm sees is both sides being satisfied with the end result is fantastic.'
‘Mike Pikiel is a partner of choice at W&S. He's consistently highly professional, very knowledgeable across the industry (including providing marketing materials that support origination efforts) and highly competent.'
‘Very good coverage in US and Latin American. Best when representing sponsors and lenders. Very knowledgeable of the market. They work well together across all practice areas. ’
‘Rich Puttre is very adept at any project with a Latin American element. Has great staying power and has experienced many market cycles.
- Mike Pikiel has strong US P3 and Project Finance experience. Very knowledgeable and focuses on what is important.’
‘The level of service is what sets W&S apart from their competitors. They are constantly the most responsive and ready to jump at any task law firm we work with.’
‘Jason Goldstein is the main partner who perpetuates the above level of service. Jason will make himself available at the drop of a hat and will always jump in to any issue.’
Key clients
- Abertis Infraestructuras S.A.
- Acciona Concessiones S.L.
- ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc.
- ASTM North America, Inc.
- AxInfra US LP (Axium Infrastructure)
- Barclays Capital, Inc.
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch
- DNT Asset Trust, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Empire State Thruway Partners LLC
- Fengate Capital Management, Ltd.
- ING Capital, LLC
- John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
- John Laing Investments Ltd.
- Kiewit Development Company
- Kiewit Meridiam Partners LLC
- Meridiam Infrastructure
- NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC
- SH 130 Concession Company, LLC
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Work highlights
- Representing the lenders and underwriters supporting one of the short-listed bidders for a project to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the SR-400 Express Lanes Project being procured by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
- Represented the lenders supporting Abertis Infraestructuras, S.A. (Abertis) in connection with a multi-billion, 40-year concession to finance, operate, maintain, and improve critical toll road infrastructure in Puerto Rico, including PR-20, PR-53, PR-66, and PR-52.
- Represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in connection with the construction financing of CPKC Stadium, the future home venue for the Kansas City Current (KC Current), a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Winston & Strawn LLP
https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/pikiel-michael-e.html#full-bio Mike Pikiel has nearly 20 years of experience handling transactions for clients in the infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors. A recognized leader in his field, clients have praised him for his “straightforward no-nonsense style of negotiating and drafting.”
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Pikiel, Rich Shutran, Alan Hoffman, Mike Pikiel, Rich Puttré