News
August 22, 2024
Announcement
Farella Advises Mission Clean Energy in Strategic Partnership With Ørsted
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised utility-scale renewable energy and storage developer Mission Clean Energy, LLC in forming a unique strategic partnership with Denmark-based global clean energy company Ørsted to advance four standalone battery energy storage...
October 28, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Mission Clean Energy in Financing Deal
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised utility scale renewable energy developer Mission Clean Energy, LLC in connection with private equity firm Wafra Inc.’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Mission Clean Energy. Commentary from Mission Clean...
November 2, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Catalyze in Its Acquisition of Sol Alliance
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Colorado-based independent power producer Catalyze in its acquisition of Sol Alliance , a leading Northeastern commercial-scale solar developer, as part of the company's plan to expand its national presence by acquiring...
May 4, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Catalyze in Its Acquisition of PermaCity
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented leading national independent power producer Catalyze as due diligence counsel in its acquisition of solar developer and installer PermaCity . Based in Boulder, Colorado, Catalyze is a developer and independent...

March 27, 2019
Accolades
Farella Attorneys Honored With 2019 CLAY Award for M&A Deal
Farella Braun + Martel’s Jon Benjamin, Greg LeSaint, Phil Peters, Richard Rabbitt, and David Stoll have been named among the 2019 “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” by the Daily Journal . The annual CLAY Awards honor lawyers whose...
March 27, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises World Energy on Its Acquisition of California Renewable Fuel Assets
San Francisco, March 27, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented World Energy, LLC , one of the largest advanced biofuel suppliers in North America, in its acquisition of Delek US Holdings, Inc.’s interests in renewable jet fuel and...
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Macho Springs Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 50 megawatt Macho Springs Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
April 23, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Campo Verde Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 139-megawatt Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
April 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Acquisition of Solar Gen 2 Power Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2013: Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its acquisition of the 150-megawatt Solar Gen 2 power project located in Imperial County, Calif. First Solar News Release Farella’s deal team was led...
March 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys
San Francisco Daily Journal March 16, 2011 "Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, David Stoll, was named to the Daily Journal's Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys in California for 2011.
March 15, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partner David Stoll Named One of California's Top Clean Technology Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP's David Stoll has been selected as one of the "Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys" in the state for 2011 by The Daily Journal , a California legal publication...
February 15, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
November 9, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar in Significant Solar Farm Acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 9, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel represented Topaz Solar Farms LLC, a subsidiary of First Solar, Inc., in its acquisition of the Carrizo Solar Energy Farm, a planned solar project by Ausra, Inc. in...
October 1, 2009
Media Coverage
Green Deals in a Dry Season
California Lawyer October 2009 "Green Deals in a Dry Season" Farella Braun + Martel's David Lazerwitz and David Stoll quoted on the firm's representation of OptiSolar in a $400 million solar project pipeline sale to First Solar, Inc.
March 12, 2009
Media Coverage
OptiSolar $400M solar power deal
The Recorder March 12, 2009 "Two firms join forces on $400M solar power deal" Farella Braun + Martel's David Stoll quoted on his role as OptiSolar's principal corporate counsel and the firm's role in the deal.
March 3, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists OptiSolar In $400 Million Solar Project Pipeline Sale To First Solar, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO/HAYWARD, CALIF. ( March 3, 2009 ) - Farella Braun + Martel of San Francisco represented privately held, Hayward, Calif.-based OptiSolar Inc. in an agreement worth $400 million in stock with Tempe, Ariz.-based First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR...
February 19, 2008
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Grows Partnership With Three Elevations
SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 19, 2008 - Farella Braun + Martel has elevated three attorneys to partner: David J. Lazerwitz , David E. Stoll and Carl E. Switzer . "We are thrilled to welcome David, Dave and Carl to...
June 12, 2006
Media Coverage
One 'Big' label battle
The Press Democrat June 10, 2006 “One 'Big' label battle - Wineries' dispute over "Big Ass" trademark highlights growing importance of eye-catching brands" Farella Braun + Martel's David Stoll is quoted on protecting your trade name in the wine industry.
May 31, 2006
Media Coverage
Burgundy Not Lost in War of the Wines - California Vintners Fend Off Europe's Geographic Claim to...
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal May 31, 2006 "Burgundy Not Lost in War of the Wines - California Vintners Fend off Europe's Geographic Claim to Intellectual Property" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll featured.
June 29, 2005
Media Coverage
Drug Maker Disputes Use of Domain Name in News Web Site
Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal June 29, 2005 “Drug Maker Disputes Use of Domain Name in News Web Site" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll comments on trademark case.
September 28, 2004
Media Coverage
Wine Lawyers Tackle IP Conflict
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal September 28, 2004 "Wine Lawyers Tackle IP Conflict" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll is featured.