Willkie Farr & Gallagher has added Matthew Penny as an energy and infrastructure partner based in Houston and Dallas, strengthening the firm’s capabilities around development, construction and Engineering, Procurement and Construction matters.
Penny’s practice includes data centers and other large-scale infrastructure projects.
He advises on power generation across fossil fuel, nuclear and renewable projects, energy storage, transmission, data centers, liquefied natural gas and traditional oil and gas assets.
His clients include developers, investors, lenders, manufacturers and end users, including hyperscalers.
Penny’s work covers contracting structures, supply chain optimization and project financing.
He also brings a background in construction litigation and contract management, including nearly a decade of experience at an oil major.
Penny joins Willkie from a prominent national law firm and becomes the latest addition to the firm’s cross-office energy, project finance, infrastructure and data center team.
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“Our clients are undertaking increasingly complex, large-scale projects that require strategic guidance. We are thrilled to add Matthew’s EPC experience at this exciting time in the market.”
Eric Pogue, Global Chair Of Power And Renewable Energy At Willkie
“Willkie has built one of the most impressive global energy and infrastructure platforms in the market, and the Firm’s broad transactional strength aligns well with my EPC and construction project work.”
Matthew Penny, Partner At Willkie
