Representative Experience
  • Power
    • Worked with private equity firm in conducting due diligence on project documentation, including a (i) Power Purchase Agreement, (ii) Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement, and (iii) Preventative Maintenance Agreement, for a 41 MW power plant to be constructed in Mozambique at a cost of over $102 million.

      Represented national public utility with the development and drafting of form engineering and construction-related agreements for use on future large-scale projects in the Midwest.

      Acted as lead counsel to project company (subsidiary to Fortune 50 company) in the development, drafting and negotiation of a construction contract for the construction of a substation in New Jersey.

      Represented the project company of an international financial institution with the development of contracting strategies, as well as drafting and negotiations of an owner’s Engineering Agreement and an EPC Agreement for 600 MW power plant facility in California valued in excess of $800 million.

      Assisted with contract negotiations on behalf of an international Chinese construction contractor for the construction of a power transmission grid in the U.S. valued at $700 million.

      Negotiated and prepared final construction contract and continued monitoring of construction issues for California power plant with construction totaling over $500 million.

      Finalized negotiations for EPC contract in the design, procurement and construction of a Combined Cycle Generation project with a total value of approximately $200 million in Arizona.

      Advised an international company in the acquisition and financing of a project for a 728 MW, eight-unit simple cycle electric power generation facility to be constructed in California valued in excess of $380 million.

  • Renewable/Alternative
    • Worked with international renewable developer on the project documents for development of a wind facility off the coast of Delaware expected to produce 500 MW at a cost of over $2.5 billion.

      Represented international lender in the development of project documents for the project financing of two biodiesel projects located in North Dakota with an estimated construction value of $95 million and $100 million, respectively.

      Led a client consortium in the development and drafting of a Waste Disposal Agreement and Power Purchase Agreement for the construction of a waste-to-energy project located in South Texas.

      Acted as lead counsel for a South African project company (and private equity firm) in the drafting and negotiation of a full-wrap EPC contract to provide design, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and commissioning work, on a turnkey basis and for a fixed price, for two solar facilities with a combined capacity of approximately 21.5 MW to be located in the Republic of South Africa; each plant will consist of approximately 43,000 solar PV panels, electrical collection system, electrical sub-station, grid connection equipment and other components to provide a complete facility with a total value of over $100 million.

      Represented a South African project company (and private equity firm) and led development, drafting and negotiations of an EPC contract to provide design, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and commissioning work for the Klipheuwel-Dassiefontein Wind Energy Project. Upon completion, the project will have a capacity of approximately 27 MW and will be located near the town of Caledon in the Western Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa. The project will consist of nine wind turbines and entire balance of plant, including grid connections and supply of wind turbine equipment under the EPC contract with a total value of approximately $50 million.

      Counseled international renewable developer in preparing draft forms of agreement for engineering and construction-related services, as well as an equipment supply agreement, for the development and construction of a wind facility in Namibia.

      Advised a project developer in the development of overall corporate structure, and drafting and negotiations of engineering, procurement and construction-related agreements for the rehabilitation of several biomass power facilities in the U.S.

      Represented a fuel cell power company in connection with the drafting and negotiating of an EPC Agreement for the construction of a fuel cell power generation facility located within a gas distribution facility in the U.S., along with a long-term services agreement.

      Represented international renewable developer with the preparation and negotiation of subcontracts for a solar facility project located in Arizona, which was the largest such facility in the U.S. at the time.

      Acted as lead counsel for a sponsor client in the drafting and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction-related agreements in the financing and development of a hydro power plant project for construction in Mexico.

      Worked for an investor in reviewing project documents related to the financing of a biodiesel project estimated at $50 million.

      Assist project financing team with review and final completion of construction/engineering agreements for an ethanol facility in Ohio valued in excess of $100 million.

  • Oil & Gas/Chemical
    • Lead development, drafting and negotiations for international company in finalizing EPC contract for development of pipeline terminal in Mexico with a value of $30 million.

      Represented national EPC contractor in contentious negotiations and finalizing EPC contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of a midstream processing facility for joint venture stakeholders with a value of $107 million located in Wyoming.

      Acted as lead counsel in the development and negotiations of Memorandum of Understanding and Joint Venture Agreement between three international construction and engineering companies for the purpose of creating a joint venture entity to perform front-end engineering design (FEED) services on an additional train for a liquefaction project located in Texas.

      Represented joint venture of three international construction and engineering companies in finalizing negotiations with owner of liquefaction project for a FEED Agreement for the front- end engineering design (FEED) services on an additional train for a liquefaction project located in Texas.

      Advised international construction and engineering company in the negotiations with joint venture partners and owner for an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement for the engineering and construction of a liquefaction natural gas (LNG) export project in Texas with an estimated value over $8 billion.

      Assisted client with the preparation of request for proposal documents for solicitation of contractors in connection with the construction of olefins recovery facility in Texas.

      Acted as lead counsel for international engineering and construction company in the negotiations with joint venture partners and owner for an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement for the engineering and construction of olefins recovery facility in Texas with an estimated value over $2 billion.

      Counseled international engineering and construction company with contract administration under multiple contracts, including (i) an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract, (ii) an Umbrella Agreement, and (iii) various large subcontracts for the construction of a PTA/PET chemical facility in Texas valued in excess of $1 billion.

      Represented financing private equity firm in the negotiation and finalization of a Project Management Agreement for the development of a methanol plant located in Louisiana and valued at over $300 million.

      Assisted Middle East company with the development and drafting of an EPC contract, along with applicable notices to proceed, for the development and construction of bulk storage facilities at the Port of Salalah in Oman.

      Advised Kuwait Oil Company with respect to the continued development of form agreements for use on future projects in Kuwait; tendering processes; EPC contracting strategies; early production facility (EPF) contracting strategies; project management procedures for projects ranging from $200 million to in excess of $1.5 billion; preparation and delivery of seminars for construction/engineering-related classes; updating of pertinent clauses in existing contract models and delivery of general ongoing advice to the Commercial Affairs Group.

      Counseled Kuwait Oil Company in relation to the awarding and project development of an early production facility in Kuwait involving substantial permanent facilities valued in excess of $1.5 billion.

      Represented a joint venture in the negotiation and finalization of engineering and construction-related agreements for the development and construction of a CA/EDC petrochemical facility in Jubal, Saudi Arabia.

      Assisted an international petrochemical company in the representation of a project sponsor on the development and drafting of an EPC contract for a benzene recovery facility in Saudi Arabia.

      Finalized construction contracts with an international chemical company for the construction and maintenance of three petrochemical plants in Texas and Louisiana worth over $20 million.

      Represented private equity firm in the development, drafting and negotiation of various construction agreements for the development and construction of several gas storage projects with contracts totaling over $100 million in Louisiana.

      Advised domestic energy company on the wetlands mitigation construction agreements for a liquid natural gas facility located in Louisiana.

  • Operations & Maintenance Agreements
    • Represented South African project company in the development, negotiation and finalization of Operating and Maintenance Agreements for two solar facilities with a term of 10 years, including all performance guarantees, and related risks.

      Represented a fuel cell power company in connection with the drafting and negotiating of a long-term service agreement for a fuel cell power generation facility to be located within a gas distribution facility in the eastern part of the U.S.

      Represented a Fortune 50 company in the drafting and negotiation of an Operations and Maintenance Agreement and Construction Management Agreement for a new power project located in California.

      Represented a Fortune 50 company in the drafting and negotiation of an Operations and Maintenance Agreement for a power project located in California.

  • Service Agreements/Purchase Orders/Procurement/Equipment Supply Agreements
    • Represent an oilfield services company in drafting and finalizing a long-term Compression Services Agreement for pipelines located in Texas shale assets with a 10-year term and valued in excess of $180 million.

      Acted as lead counsel for an international tank terminal company in the preparation, drafting and negotiations of Master Service Agreements and purchase order templates for engaging construction contractors and vendors of equipment and materials related to the construction and operations of a storage facility in Texas.

      Counseled U.S. energy company with preparation and development of Master Construction Agreement for engaging various contractors in the construction and operation activities for chemical refineries throughout the Gulf Coast region.

      Advised international client with consulting and services-related agreement forms for providing engineering consulting services in the U.S.

      Represented international manufacturer with Equipment Supply Agreement to Chinese purchaser of specialized nuclear equipment with a total value of over $60 million.

      Assisted private equity investment company with development and negotiation of multiple Master Service Agreements for services related to oil and gas exploration and production activities, including U.S. shale.

      Represented private equity investment company for development and drafting of Master Service Agreement templates for use by project companies in exploration and production in Pennsylvania.

      Advised new exploration and production company with preparation, negotiation and finalization of new Master Service Agreements, field orders and equipment purchase agreement templates for exploration and production activities in U.S. shale.

      Represented international manufacturer in the negotiations of major equipment purchase under an Equipment Purchase Agreement with Tenova ISC Equipment for installation of manufacturing equipment in a facility in Iceland.

      Prepared and negotiated equipment supply contract with government agency in Mexico for the design and installation of petrochemical equipment.

  • Commercial Projects
    • Represented heavy equipment dealer in drafting and finalizing AIA documents for the construction of two new equipment dealerships in Texas.

      Drafted, negotiated and finalized AIA documents for design-build contract for design and construction of new dealership in Houston, Texas.

      Acted as lead counsel for a healthcare company in the drafting and finalization of multiple construction contracts worth over $75 million for new and remodel construction efforts at numerous locations.

      Represented a healthcare provider in the negotiations, drafting and finalization of a construction contract for a new 17-story medical office building and hospital valued at over $70 million.

      Led efforts in representing national real estate developer in finalizing Development Agreement with a city in Indiana for revitalization and development projects.

      Advised international lending institution in the review and drafting of construction contracts for internal buildout of new facilities throughout the East Coast of the US.

      Worked with international medical provider with negotiation and drafting of relevant Supply Agreements and long-term Service Agreements for the supply of medical equipment for a project in Turkey.

      Acted as counsel for project finance lenders in reviewing and negotiating the final design-build agreements for the restoration of a multi-use high rise building, including the restoration of a historical building; project was located in Chicago and valued in excess of $100 million.

      Drafted form agreements for a U.A.E. real estate developer in relation to architecture and construction-related agreements for commercial properties to be developed throughout the Middle East.

      Represented portfolio company in the review and drafting of design-build construction agreements for development of corporate campus in Delaware for a total cost of over $32 million.

      Drafted, negotiated and finalized the design-build agreements for Subaru facilities in several U.S. states with a combined value of over $100 million.

      Assisted lending institution in the review and drafting of project documents, including Construction Services Agreement and Development Agreement, for the development and construction of a new project in NYC to include hotel, retail and high-end condominiums.

      Counseled an international developer in the design-build agreements for construction of an apartment complex in Maryland with a value of over $100 million.

      Led negotiations for an apartment developer in the construction and design agreements for the remodel and expansion of several apartment properties in Texas with a combined value of over $50 million.

      Advised national real estate developer on the development of office and residential towers in negotiating and finalizing construction contracts with an estimated value of $110 million, $58 million and $65 million, respectively.

      Negotiated the final design-build agreements for an international insurance company for the construction of corporate campus facilities in Tennessee with a value over $150 million.

      Represented a developer in the successful negotiations and finalization of development contracts, including construction and design, for a large condominium project in Galveston, Texas, valued at over $100 million dollars, consisting of two 27-story towers with over 280 individual units and general common/recreational areas.

  • Offshore
    • Preparation of form agreements for international oil and gas exploration company related to offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation-related agreements for construction of offshore subsea structures and pipelines in multiple fields off of Africa.

      Represented leading international oil and gas exploration company with development and drafting of a procurement, fabrication, outfitting, integration and load-out contract to provide fabrication engineering, procurement, fabrication, outfitting, load-out, lift, set, integration and related services in connection with offshore oil and gas processing facilities, including subsea installation agreements related to subsea structures and assorted pipeline. The project is utilized as an offshore platform for exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons from fields in the Gulf of Mexico.

      Advised international oil and gas exploration company with the development and drafting of a full-wrap EPC and installation contract to provide design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, load-out, sail-away, start-up and commissioning work, together on a turnkey basis and for a fixed price. The project consists of a central processing platform, a bridge and wellhead platform, and subsea structures; pipeline and facilities used as an offshore production and development platform located off of Peninsular Malaysia.

      Assisted an international oil and gas company with the development of engineering, procurement, construction and installation of offshore oil and gas processing facilities, including refurbishment agreements for MOPUs, FSOs, and offshore drilling rigs for South America and associated subsea pipelines.

      Counselled international LNG client with bid documents, including EPC and installation contract negotiations, for the development, construction and subsea installation of pipelines and subsea structures for exportation of LNG on the Hadera LNG project off the coast of Israel.

      Advised international oil company with the development and drafting of an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation Agreement for development of facilities on the Chissonga project located offshore of Angola.

  • Infrastructure/Manufacturing
    • Advised national port authority in Oman in contract strategies and drafting of relevant agreements related to the development and construction of railways through the port and user sites at the Port of Oman.

      Led the review and negotiation of engineering agreements for preparation of studies and engineering phases on a manufacturing facility located in Nevada.

      Counseled toll road developer on subcontract forms and contract administration of engineering and construction-related agreements for the construction of a toll road in North Texas.

      Assisted subcontractor in negotiation and drafting of a Construction Contract and Supply Agreement for work on the Qatar National Convention Centre.

      Represented international company in development, drafting and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction-related agreements for the construction of the largest cement manufacturing facility in the United States located in Missouri and valued over $1 billion; project included a (i) $365 million Main Plant Construction Management Agreement, (ii) $101 million Lump Sum Agreement for the engineering, procurement and construction of concrete silos, (iii) $8.15 million Lump Sum Agreement for the engineering, procurement and construction of the main office building, and (iv) $7.1 million Lump Sum Agreement for the engineering, procurement and construction of an electrical substation.

      Represented international cement company in the development, drafting and negotiation of EPC related agreements for the expansion of a cement manufacturing facility in Texas valued at over $150 million.

      Counseled national mining company with the drafting and negotiation of a (i) Development Agreement, (ii) NewCo Operating Agreement, and (iii) Port Operations Agreement for developing a port in the Northwest U.S., including mining and railway ancillary facilities.

      Represent international water facility company in the development, drafting and negotiations of an Equipment Purchase Agreement and EPC Agreement for the development and construction of a desalination facility to be located in the United States.

      Represented international project company with respect to the drafting and negotiation of an EPC contract of a desalination plant for the Palm Jebel Ali Potable Water Systems project in the U.A.E., along with negotiations of the Concession Agreement.

      Represented European company in the construction and engineering of a uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico estimated to be valued in excess of $1.2 billion. This was the first nuclear project in the United States in over 27 years.

      Assisted client from U.A.E. in the preparation of construction and engineering agreements for the development of a port and required dredging valued over $1 billion.

      Assisted national medical provider with the development of architecture, procurement, construction, design-build, and procurement-related agreements for the development and construction of future facilities in the U.S.

  • Corporate Transactions
    • Led coordination efforts with local authorities in the privatization process of a government-owned airline in the Middle East.

      Negotiated final closing documents on asphalt plant divestiture that included aggregate supply agreements.

      Counseled national manufacturing client with negotiations and drafting of an Energy Management Agreement for upgrading manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts.

      Assisted client with the drafting and finalization of trade agreements related to the export of gold from Tanzania to the U.S. and worldwide locations.

      Finalized negotiations for the purchase of marine cement terminal worth over $25 million.

      Assisted a Fortune 500 company with the divestiture of a subsidiary to a large German company involving negotiation of price and liabilities, preparation of appropriate agreements, and oversight of intellectual property counsel in assigning rights to proprietary software and License Agreements.

      Acted as lead counsel for a client in the management buyout of a web-based education and service provider to the energy, utility and automobile industries, including preparation of a new limited liability company, security agreements, purchase agreements, line of credit agreements, and assignment of proprietary technology.

      Finalized corporate structure of new company with subsidiaries in the United States and England (including current work on subsidiaries for Canada, Russia and the Cayman Islands) for business consulting and technology development.

      Negotiated long-term lease for 800Mhz radio frequencies in California in connection with use of construction-related equipment.

      Assisted with due diligence in connection with the acquisition of $2 billion concrete, cement and aggregate supplier in 30 U.S. states.

      Assisted with due diligence of possible acquisitions for two independent companies in both the consulting field and technology-related development, for a possible combined asset valuation of over $300 million.

  • Supply & Offtake Agreements
    • Advised international chemical producer on a Marketing Agreement and Off-Take Agreement for certain products produced by Saudi company in its facility located in Jubal Industrial City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

      Negotiated final closing documents on asphalt plant divestiture that included aggregate supply agreements worth over $100 million.

  • Joint Ventures/Consortiums
    • Prepared and negotiated Consortium Agreement with Peruvian company for technical assistance in connection with large upstream gas facility in Brazil.

      Finalized a Joint Venture Agreement with company in Vietnam for the design, construction and operation of a power plant for three industrial development parks.

      Assisted an international Saudi Arabian engineering company in negotiations for a joint venture with a Korean engineering/construction company to perform engineering and construction work in Saudi Arabia.

  • Claims/Disputes
    • Provided counsel to international engineering and construction firm with forensic analysis and claim preparation related to complex disputes and arbitration claims against the owner of a chemical facility located in the U.S.; the total value of the outstanding claim was in excess of $200 million.

      Advised international engineering and construction company in connection with a dispute against Kharafi National for the development and intellectual property rights associated with work on early production facilities on the Jurassic Production project in North Kuwait.

      Advised international lending institution with construction-related agreements and disputes on a 105 MMGPY ethanol facility in Texas.

      Represented a major Middle East crude oil supplier with respect to claims and contract management of onshore and offshore aspects of a crude oil export facility.

      Represented a large international pipeline company in defending against a $24 million claim on a pipeline installation project in Texas, including the preparation and formulation of contractual defenses, direction of outside expert activities, and management of discovery-related issues.  

      Managed outside counsel in prosecution of claim against longshoremen company for damages to unloading Sewertel equipment, including damages totaling over $5 million.

      Assisted outside counsel in the settlement of partnership claims against partner for damages to existing client base in California.

      Litigated and arbitrated various engineering and construction-related disputes for six years in state courts in Texas.