Akin Strengthens Projects & Energy Transition Practice with Return of Tax Equity Partner Sam Guthrie
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(Washington, D.C.) – Akin is pleased to announce that Sam Guthrie has joined the firm as a tax partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he will focus on projects & energy transition matters. He rejoins the firm, where he previously worked, from Allen & Overy LLP.
Sam’s practice is focused on the tax aspects of energy transition deals, including transactions related to renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen and electric vehicles. He also has experience on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings and restructurings.
“The growth of our projects & energy transition practice is driven by increasing client demand for comprehensive experience in energy transition, including tax equity financing for renewable and other clean energy infrastructure projects,” said Akin chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “Sam brings a valuable skillset that is in high demand, and we’re pleased to welcome him to the firm.”
Corporate & finance practice co-head Zachary Wittenberg added, “The need for tax equity experience for energy transition projects has grown exponentially with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Sam is a skilled practitioner with a tremendous grasp of the market for tax credits and its application for clients.”
Stuart Leblang, co-head of Akin’s tax practice, commented, “Sam brings significant knowledge and experience that will be hugely valuable to clients across the firm seeking advice on the tax implications of energy transition projects, including renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen and electric vehicle transactions.”
Sam represents the latest in a series of high profile additions to Akin’s comprehensive energy practice, including projects & energy transition partners Ike Emehelu (New York), Alex Harrison, Matt Hardwick and Dan Giemajner (London) and energy regulatory partners Emily Mallen and Stephen Hug in Washington, D.C.
In rejoining Akin, Sam will work closely with energy transition tax partner Shariff Barakat (Washington, D.C.) to help clients navigate and monetize the unprecedented incentives for energy transition projects presented by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Speaking on his move to the firm, Sam said, “With market leading practices in tax and projects & energy transition, Akin is widely respected as a leader in renewable energy and is the ideal platform to take my practice to the next level. I am thrilled to return to the firm.”
About Akin’s Projects & Energy Transition Practice
Akin’s unparalleled depth in the energy sector covers the spectrum of energy transition and renewable energy projects including wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, bioenergy, landfill gas, carbon capture and storage, renewable natural gas and hydrogen projects. Our award-winning, Chambers-ranked projects & energy transition team helps clients develop, finance, construct, operate, buy and sell energy and infrastructure projects and companies throughout the world. Our lawyers offer deep industry knowledge and an understanding of the related complex investment vehicles, tax incentives and tangle of regulations surrounding them.
About Akin’s Tax Practice
Every decision a business makes—from choice of entity through daily operations to ultimate dissolution—has complex and critical tax implications. By providing experienced guidance to help limit liability through sound planning, meticulous preparation and creative solutions to tax challenges, Akin supports clients in making the right decisions and planning for the future. Our tax team offers multidisciplinary services to ensure that no consideration is neglected in even the most complex transactions.
Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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