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Kristopher L. Kirkwood

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Kristopher is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on project development and finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Kristopher has significant project development and finance experience representing sponsors, investors, funds, and developers in co-investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and various project development arrangements for the energy (renewable and conventional), oil and gas, infrastructure, mining and minerals, and satellite sectors.

Kristopher has also represented financial sponsors, strategic investors, sellers, management teams, and financial advisors in a wide range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, strategic investments, joint ventures, financings, and other commercial arrangements. His M&A practice covers a broad range of industries, including the manufacturing, financial services, technology, print and broadcast media, defense, oil and gas, and professional services sectors.

Prior to joining Mintz, Kristopher was a senior associate in the Washington, DC office of a global law firm. 

Experience

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 and 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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viewpoints

Read about the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, a joint effort of the Biden administration and 11 East Coast states aimed at accelerating the development of US offshore wind projects. 

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Energy-as-a-Service: the Netflix-ification of the Energy Market?

July 15, 2021 | Blog | By Kristopher Kirkwood, Luke Haubenstock

Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) is a rapidly growing business model in which energy service providers offer an assortment of energy-related services to customers. In contrast to the traditional energy model of simply charging customers based upon the number of kWh of electricity used, EaaS business models can include services ranging from energy-related advice to energy equipment installations to energy management.
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News & Press

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Mintz represented the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office in its conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.44 billion to Montana Renewables, LLC. Montana Renewables is an unrestricted subsidiary of Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT). The deal team was led by Project Development & Finance Chair Ayaz Shaikh, Paul Dickerson, Kris Kirkwood, and Lyndon Plothow.

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Mintz’s Energy & Sustainability practice continued its commitment to energy transition with more than 80 deal closings totaling $4 billion over the past 12 months, as global investment in energy transition showed continued strength in an overall down market.

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Members Kristopher Kirkwood and Kaitlin Walsh were highlighted in an article in The Deal, which detailed the promotion of 13 Mintz attorneys to Members, effective January 1, 2024.

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Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes. 

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BOSTON – Mintz advised NET Power, LLC, an energy company whose proprietary technology delivers clean, affordable, and reliable energy, in the completion of its previously announced business combination with Rice Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: RONI), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

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BOSTON – Mintz advised NET Power, LLC, a clean energy technology company whose proprietary technology delivers clean, reliable and low-cost power from natural gas, in its planned business combination with Rice Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: RONI), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). 

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Events & Speaking

Oct
17
2023

Mintz’s Second Annual Energy Transition Summit

40th Floor Conference Center, Mintz

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Involvement

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Member, Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia
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