Palo Alto, Calif.-based law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has announced that Chris Groobey has become a partner at the firm. Based in the Washington, D.C., office, Groobey will focus on project finance, corporate finance, and merger and acquisition transactions involving the energy and clean technology industries. In addition, he will work with the firm's government initiatives practice to help clients develop and execute their government-funding strategies.
‘In recent years, renewable energy and clean technology has emerged as one of the world's most innovative and promising fields and a critical part of the global economy,’ says CEO Steven Bochner. ‘We are absolutely committed to meeting the evolving needs of our clients in this dynamic sector, and Chris's hire is a natural extension of this growth.’
Groobey joins the firm from the Washington, D.C., office of Baker & McKenzie, where he was a partner and member of the North American and global steering committees of the banking, finance and major projects practice.
He has particular expertise with respect to syndicated loan and debt capital market transactions; the development, financing, sale and acquisition of domestic and international energy projects; and the arrangement of capital for new and established energy companies.
He has experience with all types of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biogas power generation.
Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie, Groobey practiced law at Chadbourne & Parke's Washington, D.C., and Houston offices, and at Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C., office. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and a bachelor's degree from Hampshire College.
SOURCE: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
