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Timothy Callahan
Partner, Corporate Department [email protected] Tim Callahan is a partner in, and chairman of, the Global Projects Group at Paul Hastings, and is located in the firm’s Chicago office. He concentrates his practice in the development, acquisition, disposition, and financing of infrastructure facilities, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Mr. Callahan represents owners, developers, lenders, manufacturers, and contractors in all facets of the development, financing, acquisition and disposition of energy and other infrastructure facilities.
Chicago
T: 1(312) 499-6099 F: 1(312) 499-6199
Practice Areas
Sustainability and Global Climate Change Energy Project Development and Finance Corporate Oil and Gas
Representative Experience • Projects Practice: Mr. Callahan has advised clients on projects related to power plants fired by gas, coal and petroleum coke, coal gasification plants (including IGCC and SNG projects), renewable energy facilities, gas and water pipelines, sports stadiums, water and wastewater plants, oil refineries, and pulp & paper mills. He structures, negotiates, drafts, and administers:
Admissions
Illinois Bar
Education
• Project financings, including equipment, construction, permanent, acquisition and tax-equity financings; • Joint venture, equity and partnership arrangements, including co-development and joint development agreements; • Asset/stock sale & purchase agreements, as well as the associated term sheets and letters of intent; • Complex engineering, procurement and construction agreements (including EPC, DBOM & BOT structures), equipment sale and purchase agreements (including TSA, WMSA and “frame” agreements), and operation & maintenance agreements; • Power purchase agreements and other off-take arrangements, fuel supply and feedstock agreements, and tolling agreements; and • Other project documents, such as electric interconnection and transmission
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1988 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, B.A., 1985
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service agreements, real estate leases/easements, and licenses. • Renewable Energy: Of particular note, Mr. Callahan has closed deals in the renewable energy field in connection with more than 70 projects. This experience includes transactions for wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, biodiesel and ethanol facilities. In addition to representing clients in the development, financing, acquisition and disposition of renewable energy facilities, Mr. Callahan also advises on Production Tax Credits, Investment Tax Credits, and Renewable Portfolio Standards and related programs. • Privatization/Public-Private Partnerships: Mr. Callahan negotiates and documents complex privatization and public-private partnership arrangements, including those related to convention centers, sports stadiums, hotels, water and wastewater facilities, water pipelines, solid waste transfer stations, tourism venues, and other municipal facilities (including the structuring of tax-exempt municipal bond financing related to privatization). He structures and negotiates outsourcing transactions relevant to the provision of electricity, steam, water, wastewater and other utility services, including energy management outsourcing arrangements. Accolades and Recognitions • Recognized as a leading lawyer in Projects and in Energy & Natural Resources by Chambers & Partners (2006 through 2012) • Named as a Super Lawyer for Energy & Natural Resources by Illinois Super Lawyers (2009 through 2012) • Named as a “Top Rated Lawyer” in Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resource Law by The American Lawyer (2012) • Recognized as a leading attorney for Construction Law by The Best Lawyers in America (2008 through 2012) Speaking Engagements and Publications • “Overview of the United States Wind Power Market”, Korea Eximbank Conference, Seoul, South Korea, 2011 • “Strategic Wind Developers’ Perspective on Wind Development”, Moderator, Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2009, San Diego, CA, 2009 • “Wind Turbine Procurement: What Do Manufacturers Provide & What Are Emerging Trends?”, Power-Gen Renewable Energy & Fuels, Las Vegas, NV, 2008 • “Challenges and Complexities of Foreign Ownership”, American Wind Energy Association, Windpower 2008, Houston, TX, 2008 • “Strategic Wind Developers’ Perspective on Wind Development”, Moderator, Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2008, San Diego, CA, 2008
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• “Developments in the Wind Turbine Market for 2007 & Beyond”, Moderator, Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2007, San Diego, CA, 2007 • Co-author: Financing Real Estate Transactions, Chapter 6 – “Construction Loans: Financing the Developer,” Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1993 • Contributor: Uniform Commercial Code, White & Summers, 1988 Professional and Community Involvement • Editorial Advisory Board Member, Law 360: Energy • Advisory Board Member, Ecotech Institute • Past president and board chairman, Hinsdale Central Football Club • Admitted to the Illinois bar Education • Mr. Callahan received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. • He earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan (with High Distinction) in 1985.
News
May 27, 2013 Paul Hastings Employment Practice Honored with Chambers “Award for Excellence” and Firm’s Leading Practices and Lawyers Ranked in Chambers USA 2013 January 16, 2013 Paul Hastings Advised Gestamp Wind North America in Sale and Leaseback of Puerto Rico Wind Farm June 07, 2012 Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2012 Guide June 10, 2011 Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2011 Guide March 21, 2011 Paul Hastings Earns Top Marks in Chambers 2011 Global Guide
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Best Lawyers Names 91 Lawyers to 2011 Edition of Rankings June 14, 2010 Paul Hastings Garners Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2010 Guide March 11, 2008 Paul Hastings Bolsters Global Projects Practice with Renewable Energy Leader Tim Callahan in Chicago
Rankings & Awards
June 13, 2008 Paul Hastings Soars in Chambers USA 2008 Rankings June 07, 2012 Chambers USA 2012 111 lawyers and 40 practices were included in Chambers USA's 2012 list of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
Timothy Callahan
Partner, Corporate Department [email protected] Tim Callahan is a partner in, and chairman of, the Global Projects Group at Paul Hastings, and is located in the firm’s Chicago office. He concentrates his practice in the development, acquisition, disposition, and financing of infrastructure facilities, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Mr. Callahan represents owners, developers, lenders, manufacturers, and contractors in all facets of the development, financing, acquisition and disposition of energy and other infrastructure facilities.
Chicago
T: 1(312) 499-6099 F: 1(312) 499-6199
Practice Areas
Sustainability and Global Climate Change Energy Project Development and Finance Corporate Oil and Gas
Representative Experience • Projects Practice: Mr. Callahan has advised clients on projects related to power plants fired by gas, coal and petroleum coke, coal gasification plants (including IGCC and SNG projects), renewable energy facilities, gas and water pipelines, sports stadiums, water and wastewater plants, oil refineries, and pulp & paper mills. He structures, negotiates, drafts, and administers:
Admissions
Illinois Bar
Education
• Project financings, including equipment, construction, permanent, acquisition and tax-equity financings; • Joint venture, equity and partnership arrangements, including co-development and joint development agreements; • Asset/stock sale & purchase agreements, as well as the associated term sheets and letters of intent; • Complex engineering, procurement and construction agreements (including EPC, DBOM & BOT structures), equipment sale and purchase agreements (including TSA, WMSA and “frame” agreements), and operation & maintenance agreements; • Power purchase agreements and other off-take arrangements, fuel supply and feedstock agreements, and tolling agreements; and • Other project documents, such as electric interconnection and transmission
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1988 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, B.A., 1985
Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris San Diego, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Washington DC
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service agreements, real estate leases/easements, and licenses. • Renewable Energy: Of particular note, Mr. Callahan has closed deals in the renewable energy field in connection with more than 70 projects. This experience includes transactions for wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, biodiesel and ethanol facilities. In addition to representing clients in the development, financing, acquisition and disposition of renewable energy facilities, Mr. Callahan also advises on Production Tax Credits, Investment Tax Credits, and Renewable Portfolio Standards and related programs. • Privatization/Public-Private Partnerships: Mr. Callahan negotiates and documents complex privatization and public-private partnership arrangements, including those related to convention centers, sports stadiums, hotels, water and wastewater facilities, water pipelines, solid waste transfer stations, tourism venues, and other municipal facilities (including the structuring of tax-exempt municipal bond financing related to privatization). He structures and negotiates outsourcing transactions relevant to the provision of electricity, steam, water, wastewater and other utility services, including energy management outsourcing arrangements. Accolades and Recognitions • Recognized as a leading lawyer in Projects and in Energy & Natural Resources by Chambers & Partners (2006 through 2012) • Named as a Super Lawyer for Energy & Natural Resources by Illinois Super Lawyers (2009 through 2012) • Named as a “Top Rated Lawyer” in Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resource Law by The American Lawyer (2012) • Recognized as a leading attorney for Construction Law by The Best Lawyers in America (2008 through 2012) Speaking Engagements and Publications • “Overview of the United States Wind Power Market”, Korea Eximbank Conference, Seoul, South Korea, 2011 • “Strategic Wind Developers’ Perspective on Wind Development”, Moderator, Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2009, San Diego, CA, 2009 • “Wind Turbine Procurement: What Do Manufacturers Provide & What Are Emerging Trends?”, Power-Gen Renewable Energy & Fuels, Las Vegas, NV, 2008 • “Challenges and Complexities of Foreign Ownership”, American Wind Energy Association, Windpower 2008, Houston, TX, 2008 • “Strategic Wind Developers’ Perspective on Wind Development”, Moderator, Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2008, San Diego, CA, 2008
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• “Developments in the Wind Turbine Market for 2007 & Beyond”, Moderator, Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2007, San Diego, CA, 2007 • Co-author: Financing Real Estate Transactions, Chapter 6 – “Construction Loans: Financing the Developer,” Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1993 • Contributor: Uniform Commercial Code, White & Summers, 1988 Professional and Community Involvement • Editorial Advisory Board Member, Law 360: Energy • Advisory Board Member, Ecotech Institute • Past president and board chairman, Hinsdale Central Football Club • Admitted to the Illinois bar Education • Mr. Callahan received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. • He earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan (with High Distinction) in 1985.
News
May 27, 2013 Paul Hastings Employment Practice Honored with Chambers “Award for Excellence” and Firm’s Leading Practices and Lawyers Ranked in Chambers USA 2013 January 16, 2013 Paul Hastings Advised Gestamp Wind North America in Sale and Leaseback of Puerto Rico Wind Farm June 07, 2012 Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2012 Guide June 10, 2011 Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2011 Guide March 21, 2011 Paul Hastings Earns Top Marks in Chambers 2011 Global Guide
Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris San Diego, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Washington DC
Timothy Callahan
August 16, 2010
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Best Lawyers Names 91 Lawyers to 2011 Edition of Rankings June 14, 2010 Paul Hastings Garners Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2010 Guide March 11, 2008 Paul Hastings Bolsters Global Projects Practice with Renewable Energy Leader Tim Callahan in Chicago
Rankings & Awards
June 13, 2008 Paul Hastings Soars in Chambers USA 2008 Rankings June 07, 2012 Chambers USA 2012 111 lawyers and 40 practices were included in Chambers USA's 2012 list of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States.
