Biography

Michael Ginsburg represents energy project developers in a wide range of transactions, including development, acquisition, disposition and project financing of both traditional and renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and other technologies. Michael has extensive experience negotiating and drafting a wide range of contracts and agreements in the industry, including power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, project management agreements, and other project contracts.

Any transaction involving an asset as large, complex and multifaceted as an energy production facility inevitably requires extensive documentation and preparation of detailed contracts of all kinds. Michael has over fifteen years of experience in drafting and negotiating the agreements these documents memorialize on behalf of project developers, PPA providers, and EPC contractors.

Michael also has expertise in the preparation of loan documentation related to energy project finance, and the extensive due diligence on project documents associated with project financed energy projects. Whether the underlying transaction is project development, project financing, or a project purchase or sale, Michael will negotiate and prepare the full array of required documents, including project contract consents to collateral assignment and estoppels, in addition to providing legal opinions as appropriate.

In addition to his expertise with respect to energy-related projects, Michael also represents lenders in connection with financing for wineries and bridge loans to private equity funds. This work includes preparation of loan documents for lenders providing financing, including working capital loans, and acquisition financing.  Among other documents, Michael drafts loan agreements, security documents, guaranties and related loan documentation.

Distinctions

  • Legal 500 US in 2013 and 2014 in the area of Project Finance

Firm Highlights

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Northern California Women Leading Real Estate Celebration & Cocktail

Farella Braun + Martel is a sponsor of Bisnow's Northern California Women Leading Real Estate Celebration & Cocktail. Ashley Breakfield will moderate the panel "Overcoming Obstacles, Risk-Taking, Recognizing Value, And Empowering Professional Development."  Click  here  for...

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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...

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Tools To Tackle Today's Legal Landscape

Holly Sutton is a speaker at the Winejobs.com SUMMIT for the session "Tools To Tackle Today's Legal Landscape." Click  here  for more information.

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Steps Your Nonprofit Can Take to Mitigate Fraud Risks - Part 2

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Episode 95 is the second in a series of episodes studying financial fraud at nonprofit organizations. With the expert insight of Sly Atayee, a...

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Top Gun: Maverick - Core Estate Plan and Gifting Basics

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film . In our first episode, I’m joined by BNY Wealth senior client strategist and former Navy and Blue Angel pilot C.J. Simonsen to discuss the movie Top...

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Farella Launches New Podcast: The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film

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Anatomy of the Deal

Ashley Breakfield will moderate the panel "Anatomy of the Deal" hosted by CREW San Francisco. Click  here  for more information.

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John Wick - What You Need To Know about the Corporate Transparency Act

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film . Today, I’m joined by Farella Braun + Martel's Greg LeSaint to discuss the movie John Wick and the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Greg breaks down...

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Fraud Risks at Nonprofit Organizations - Part 1

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Episode 94 is the first in a series of episodes where we look at fraud and fraud risks at nonprofit organizations. With the expert...

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Farella Earns Gold Tier State Bar DEI Leadership Seal

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