Overview

Winstead is a persuasive advocate on the efficacy of alternative energy before lawmakers and regulatory authorities.

Our team of lobbyists and lawyers promote clients' interests and protect their competitive rights in the marketplace. In the process, we educate decision makers and negotiate to common ground to achieve our clients’ goals.

In the area of wind project development, Winstead was active in legislation that opened opportunities for an estimated $3 billion in new investments.

For alternative energy clients—such as developers in wind, solar, biodiesel and biomass—Winstead’s Government Relations team can help manage challenges and lead advocacy initiatives involving:

• Siting legislation
• Reclamation legislation
• Local government authority over renewable energy projects
• Economic development tools to achieve economies of scale, including tax credits, incentives and mandates
• Offshore leases from state agency for wind farms

Project Finance
Public and Regulatory Law
Government Relations
Intellectual Property Protection
Real Estate, Environment, Tax and Commercial Transations, and Litigation

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