Kris has a broad transactional practice focusing on the development, financing, acquisition, and sale of energy and infrastructure projects. He regularly represents sponsors, strategic investors, financial investors (PE and Infra Funds), lenders, and other parties in the development and financing of projects, and in the acquisition and sale of projects and project portfolios, platform investments, and other major M&A transactions.

Kris's finance experience includes project finance and other debt, as well as equity and tax equity investments. He advises clients on all aspects of project development, including joint venture arrangements, equipment supply agreements, feedstock arrangements, offtake agreements (including power purchase agreements), operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts.

Kris’s experience across energy and infrastructure sectors includes solar, wind, thermal, energy storage, batteries, EV infrastructure, biomass, waste-to-energy, biofuels, satellites, fiber-optic infrastructure, roads, and bridges. His experience extends across the US, Canada, Latin America, and Asia. He regularly represents sponsors and financial investors in the development and financing of data center projects, including land acquisition, joint venture arrangements, equipment procurement, construction, and power supply arrangements.

Kris’s M&A experience includes leading major de-SPAC transactions involving critical minerals and carbon capture and sequestration companies.

Select project development, project finance, and M&A representations:

Energy & Sustainability

Represented the developer and co-sponsor in connection with the development and financing of a gas-fired power project in Pennsylvania.
Represented a Japanese trading company in a proposed investment in a 1,000+ MW gas-fired power project in Virginia.
Represented the seller in connection with the proposed sale of a 50% interest in a 1,000+ MW gas-fired power generation facility.
Represented an energy company (as developer and co-sponsor) in connection with the conversion of its coal-fired power plant into a 1,100+ MW gas-fired power generation facility in Pennsylvania.
Represented a Japanese energy company as co-sponsor of a wind farm project in Argentina under the RenovAr renewable energy program enacted by the Argentine government, which includes support from the Argentine government and the World Bank.
Represented a Japanese energy company in its acquisition out of bankruptcy (via 363 sale) of a solar development portfolio and related assets from SunEdison.
Represented a Japanese trading company as the lead consortium member in the bid to acquire a portfolio of geothermal projects located across Asia.
Represented the bidder for the development and financing of an offshore gas compression facility in Mexico.
Represented an investment firm (as co-sponsor) in the acquisition of a Texas-based oil field equipment manufacturer. Represented the portfolio company in the follow-on acquisition of a competitor business and in a $200 million high-yield notes offering and subsequent reporting requirements.

Financial Services

Represented a financial holding company in the sale of its US trust company subsidiary.
Represented a securities firm in its acquisition out of bankruptcy (via 363 sale) of technology assets used in a desktop trading platform.
Represented a securities firm in its minority investment in a software company specializing in desktop trading programs.
Represented a capital markets firm in its acquisition of a boutique financial advisory firm.

Mining & Minerals

Represented hedge fund investors in connection with a joint venture with a leading Chinese mining company. Represented the joint venture in the successful acquisition out of bankruptcy (via 363 sale) of the largest rare earths mine in North America, and the follow-on acquisition of mine equipment owned by one of the bankruptcy creditors as part of a global settlement among certain creditors of various claims relating to the bankruptcy. Represented the joint venture in the successful consummation of a SPAC transaction.

Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure

Represented a real estate investment company in the negotiation of a design and construction agreement for the expansion of a senior living facility.

Technology, Communications & Media

Represented a private equity firm in connection with a minority investment in and extension of a loan facility to an air combat training company.
Represented a US private equity firm in the acquisition of a German software company.
Represented a global social media company in a satellite project as part of its widely publicized initiative to bring internet connectivity to underdeveloped areas of Africa.
Represented a Hong Kong–based sponsor in connection with its investment in a satellite project providing coverage throughout Africa.
Represented a management group in the acquisition of a print media company.
Represented a private equity firm in the acquisition of a portfolio of broadcast television stations.

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