Thomas Heffernan

Thomas guides both public and private entities, including private equity firms, venture capital and growth equity firms, and strategic investors, through complex corporate transactions. He has more than a decade of experience with a focus on the energy, infrastructure, health care, and fintech sectors.

Thomas has played a pivotal role in high-stakes acquisitions and joint ventures, such as the acquisition of a major utility services provider and the strategic investment in cutting-edge renewable energy projects. His work includes advising on the acquisition of significant wind, solar, and natural gas facilities, as well as facilitating joint ventures that drive innovation in energy and infrastructure.

In addition to his corporate work, he maintains an active pro bono practice, focusing on areas such as immigration law and criminal justice reform, while also providing legal support to low-income entrepreneurs.

• Represented an infrastructure fund in its acquisition of a premier infrastructure solutions provider.
• Represented a private equity investment firm in their acquisition of a 50% stake in a 2-GW Texas solar and BESS portfolio from a global energy company.
• Advised a global investment firm in connection with the stand-up of a new platform for the financing and ownership of sustainable energy and infrastructure assets.
• Represented an international infrastructure asset manager in its acquisition of a 202-MW Texas onshore wind farm from a leading energy company focused on electric power, gas distribution operations, and clean energy assets.
• Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of a petroleum industry laboratory services provider.
• Represented a large power generation company in Japan in connection with its acquisition of a 50% equity interest in the owner of a 972MW natural gas-fired thermal power cogeneration complex in Linden, New Jersey, and subsequent, related joint venture arrangements with a global investment management firm and an alternative asset manager.
• Represented a global alternative asset manager in connection with its acquisition of three operating utility-scale wind facilities in Texas from a renewable energy company.
• Represented an energy investment firm in connection with its acquisition of controlling upstream equity interests in two Idaho wind farms, and subsequent, related joint venture arrangements with an integrated trading and investment company.
• Represented a private equity firm in connection with its joint acquisition of a marine bulk handling terminal in British Columbia used for coal and petroleum exports, and subsequent joint venture arrangements with natural resources and infrastructure investment group.
• Represented an infrastructure development company in connection with its 50% joint venture with one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in the U.S. to construct a natural gas pipeline from West Texas to Mexico.
• Represented a venture capital firm in connection with its lead investment in a leader in the production of lithium-ion battery materials.
• Represented a medical equipment manufacturing company in connection with its co-lead investment in a medical equipment manufacturing innovator of AI-powered diagnostic and screening tools for retinal imaging.
• Advised a health care technology company developing AI software for diagnostic examinations and providing on-site and virtual diagnostic healthcare services, in connection with its $75 million Series C financing round.
• Represented an international private equity firm in connection with its acquisition of a provider of wheelchairs and complex rehabilitation mobility and accessibility solutions.