Our energy practice recognizes that renewable energy is the future of the energy industry. As a result, we focus on providing clients solutions to the legal challenges they face as renewable‐energy developers and producers.
From acquisition to development, construction, and operation, we help clients navigate the regulatory hurdles to energy projects and litigate disputes at every stage of the process. We also draw upon our successful experience in commercial, securities, environmental, and land‐use litigation to provide comprehensive service. Knowing the unique opportunities and challenges in the renewable‐energy industry, we will work to understand your goals, provide sound advice, and collaborate on pragmatic solutions that ensure your energy projects thrive.
Representative Experience
- Responded to and defeated co‐location notices and other objections from Xcel Energy on behalf of solar-garden developers before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Department of Commerce
- Defended solar‐garden developer in litigation over post‐acquisition contract and fraud claims
- Represented a wind‐ and solar‐energy developer in litigation on obligations tied to development milestones, including pre‐ and post‐construction closings and the use of interconnection and transmission positions
- Counseled Fortune 500 company in adapting to changed circumstances impacting renewable energy purchase agreements
News
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Faris Rashid Recognized by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2023 40 Under 40 Honoree
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Mark Johnson, Aaron Knoll, and Cliff Greene Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as 2022 Attorneys of the Year
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Best Lawyers Recognizes 14 Greene Espel Attorneys on the 2023 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Lists
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Faris Rashid Appointed to the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel
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16 Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, and Kate Swenson Named Notable Practitioners
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Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Name Attorneys John Baker and Larry Shapiro as 2021 ICON Honorees
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Award: Minnesota Lawyer Names Attorneys Anna Tobin and Davida Williams as 2021 Up & Coming Attorneys and Accounting Manager Karen Deneen as a 2021 Unsung Legal Hero
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Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis and Sybil Dunlop Named Notable Practitioners
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Attorneys
- John M. Baker
- Jeanette M. Bazis
- Amran A. Farah
- Mark L. Johnson
- Aaron P. Knoll
- Monte A. Mills
- Faris A. Rashid
- Katherine M. Swenson