Energy Project Finance + Tax Equity Attorneys in Minneapolis, MN
Legal Guidance for Energy Projects
Project finance and tax equity are the financial engines behind energy development. These structures require a sophisticated understanding of tax law, securities compliance, lender expectations, and energy market dynamics. One misstep in structure or documentation can derail the entire transaction.
At Avisen Legal, we help clients assemble legally sound, financeable projects that meet the rigorous standards of today’s investors, banks, and tax equity participants. Whether you’re securing a loan, negotiating an equity partnership, or leveraging tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, we deliver the strategic legal counsel needed to close deals and protect long-term value.
From community-scale solar to multi-state RNG portfolios, our team understands how to align financing with project goals and regulatory realities.
Project Finance + Tax Equity: What You Need to Know
- We help developers, investors, and businesses navigate the legal and structural complexities of project finance and tax equity for energy and infrastructure projects.
- Our services include legal counsel for sponsor equity, tax equity, debt financing, and hybrid capital structures—tailored to meet the unique needs of clean energy and climate tech projects.
- We structure transactions to support long-term ownership, optimize risk allocation, and meet the requirements of lenders, tax equity investors, and other funding sources.
- Our attorneys guide clients through the legal, regulatory, and documentation demands of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other federal and state incentive programs.
- We provide deal-savvy legal support from early-stage structuring through financial close and beyond.
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Why Clients Choose Us
Deep Understanding of Energy + Finance
We combine legal insight with real-world deal experience to support complex capital stacks and innovative financing strategies.
Tailored Structures, Not Cookie-Cutter Models
We don’t force deals into standard templates—we help shape structures that work for your business model, your investors, and your long-term goals.
Integrated Legal Guidance
Our team works across corporate, tax, real estate, and regulatory disciplines to ensure your project is legally sound from every angle.
On-the-Ground Energy Experience
We’ve supported project finance and tax equity structures in real deals—solar, biogas, RNG, storage, and beyond.
Trusted by Developers + Investors Alike
Our firm has worked on both sides of the table, helping sponsors raise capital and investors deploy it with confidence.
Who We Help
We advise a diverse set of stakeholders involved in clean energy project development and finance, including:
- Renewable energy developers and project sponsors
- Tax equity investors and institutional capital providers
- Community development entities and impact investors
- Infrastructure private equity funds and family offices
- Public-private partnerships and nonprofit energy ventures
- Lenders providing construction, bridge, and permanent financing
- Clients using outside general counsel to coordinate finance strategy
What We Can Help You Do
Our attorneys provide legal support across the full range of project finance and tax equity activities. We help clients:
- Structure and negotiate tax equity transactions, including partnership flip, inverted lease, and sale-leaseback arrangements
- Prepare and review sponsor equity agreements and co-development structures
- Support debt financing, including construction loans, term loans, and bridge facilities
- Assist with opportunity zone and new market tax credit (NMTC) financing
- Navigate IRA tax credit rules including ITC, PTC, and bonus credit eligibility
- Support direct pay eligibility for nonprofit and government entities
- Structure and document transferability of tax credits
- Conduct due diligence on project viability, contracts, and regulatory posture
- Coordinate closing processes and support post-closing compliance
- Advise on exit strategies and downstream ownership transitions
Let’s Talk
Successful project finance requires more than a good spreadsheet—it demands legal structures that hold up under scrutiny. Whether you’re preparing to raise capital or navigating tax equity for the first time, Avisen Legal can help you close the deal and protect your vision.
Let’s talk about how we can support your energy financing goals.
FAQs About Minneapolis Energy Project Financing + Tax Equity Counsel
What is tax equity financing and why is it important?
Tax equity financing allows developers to monetize federal tax incentives—like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) or Production Tax Credit (PTC)—by bringing in investors who can use those credits. We help structure these transactions so they comply with IRS guidance and support long-term project goals.
What types of tax equity structures do you work with?
We regularly advise on partnership flip structures, sale-leasebacks, and inverted leases. Each structure has different implications for cash flow, risk allocation, and ownership—so we help clients determine the best fit.
Can you help us qualify for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits?
Yes. We help clients understand and document eligibility for core credits, bonus adders, direct pay options, and credit transferability provisions under the IRA.
Do you work with both sponsors and investors?
We do. Our experience on both sides of the table helps us anticipate and address concerns before they become roadblocks.
Can you assist with both project development and financing?
Yes. We often assist clients from early-stage project development—including land control, permitting, and contracts—all the way through financing, closing, and ongoing compliance.
What’s your experience with community-scale or nontraditional projects?
We have deep experience supporting innovative and community-focused projects, including public-private partnerships, co-op and tribal projects, and projects using CDFI, NMTC, or Opportunity Zone capital.
