John Leonti

John is recognized as one of the most innovative and respected electric power project finance attorneys in the U.S. and is at the forefront of advising clients on complex and groundbreaking financial transactions in the energy sector, having structured several novel deal structures and milestone “firsts.” He works in a wide range of assets, including solar, storage, gas, wind, and emerging technologies, ensuring that clients can navigate and succeed in the evolving renewable energy landscape. John counsels independent power producers, major utilities and their competitive subsidiaries, financial institutions, and power marketers.

John’s focus is on structuring, negotiating, documenting, and executing complex deals, including project M&A and tax equity transactions that leverage partnership and lease structures. He adeptly handles debt transactions, ranging from construction financing to long-term commercial and institutional debt arrangements. Additionally, John is skilled in hedge transactions, covering both physical and financial electric power and gas hedges.