Justin Wolff’s practice focuses on project finance and development with a particular emphasis on the renewable energy sector. Mr. Wolff has practiced law in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Representative Matters
Among his engagements, Mr. Wolff has—
- represented a London-based investment fund in its development of a 200+ megawatt wind farm in the northeastern United States
- advised an international consortium in the development and $595 million financing of a 660 megawatt power plant in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
- represented a bank syndicate in relation to the financing of a 200 megawatt power plant in Cebu, Philippines
- represented the financial agent on a $700 million bankruptcy exit financing relating to the automotive industry
- advised, as a key member of the U.S. capital markets team, the sole bookrunner in the HK$1.62 billion (approximately $208 million) Hong Kong IPO and global offering of a leading property developer in China’s Fujian province. The listing comprised a Hong Kong public offer and an international offering, including a placement under Reg S/Rule 144A.
- advised the sole sponsor, the joint global coordinators, bookrunners and lead managers in the $336 million Hong Kong IPO and global offering of a China-based property developer. The listing comprised a Hong Kong public offering and a Reg S/Rule 144A international offering.
- represented a Spanish alternative energy developer in connection with its acquisition of U.S.-based solar and other renewable fuel assets.
Mr. Wolff received his B.A. in 1994 from the University of California at Berkeley and his J.D. in 2008 from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society.
Mr. Wolff is a member of the New York State Bar.
Mr. Wolff is licensed to practice in New York only and under the supervision of the partners of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.