Brian is a trusted advisor counseling energy clients on critical and complex transactional matters. He provides strategic advice, as well as straightforward and creative solutions to risk allocation issues.
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Brian is an energy transactional partner in the firm's Atlanta office, focusing primarily on energy and renewable energy project development and finance, as well as on the trading, hedging, and marketing of energy products. He represents energy companies in a variety of matters, from larger and more complex financings, project development, and acquisitions to procurement, construction, and services contracts, in addition to a niche practice in the energy trading and derivatives fields. Brian blends technical and commercial understanding and practical advice based on his extensive experience in all aspects of the energy industry, allowing his clients to take advantage of opportunities while overcoming or mitigating challenges.
Ownership Structuring and Mergers and Acquisitions
Project Development and Construction
Utility-Focused and Transmission-Related Transactions
Offtake Structuring
Speaking Engagements
02.14.24
The Vital Importance of Pipeline and Transmission Infrastructure to Decarbonization
Speaking Engagements
01.31.24
The Continuing Impact of Coal Ash
Washington Energy Report
01.23.24
Capacity Crunch Series: Reliability Issues, Decarbonization, and Tax Opportunities
Articles + Publications
01.23.24
Capacity Crunch Series: Reliability Issues, Decarbonization, and Tax Opportunities
Firm News
01.22.24
Troutman Pepper Partner Brian Harms Appointed to Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice Board
Speaking Engagements
01.09.24
The Capacity Crunch, Part One: Reliability and Decarbonization in the Short Term