Infrastructure Project Development and Project Finance
Basswood provides comprehensive legal support for project development and project finance, offering practical, commercially focused solutions to manage risk and facilitate timely, efficient project closings.
Our experienced attorneys advise a wide range of clients, including sponsors, developers, institutional investors, lenders, contractors, operators, and government entities, on both U.S. and cross-border projects.
We work across a broad spectrum of sectors, with a particular focus on renewable energy, solar development, infrastructure development and finance, and sustainable and green financing. Leveraging our industry knowledge and global network of relationships, we help clients find innovative solutions to complex issues, ensuring projects move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our team approach to project development and project finance draws on our collective experience across multiple practice areas. This collaborative strategy allows us to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support for our clients, from initial planning and structuring through financing, construction, and operation.
Whether you are a project sponsor seeking to develop a large-scale infrastructure project, an institutional investor financing renewable energy, or a government entity navigating the complexities of public-private partnerships, Basswood brings the experience, agility, and strategic perspective to help you achieve your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start planning an exit—and what should I do before a buyer appears?
Start earlier than you think. Exit readiness is largely operational and documentary: clean governance, clear ownership records, predictable contracting, and a narrative that explains the business in a way a buyer can diligence quickly. Our role is to help you plan the sequence—so if a deal opportunity arrives, you’re not scrambling, you’re negotiating from strength.
I’m selling my business—what happens if the owners and management don’t want the same outcome?
This is common. Our role is to clarify who the client is (ownership vs management), map the decision rights, and keep the process commercially focused while protecting the people involved. A clean governance process and aligned messaging reduces friction, protects value, and prevents “deal fatigue” that buyers can exploit.
We’re a lean team—how do we handle a complex transaction that needs multiple specialists or local-law input?
Basswood uses a “quarterback” model. We stay accountable for the overall strategy and client experience, and brings in specialist counsel where needed (capacity, jurisdiction, niche issues) while keeping work coordinated and efficient. You get one lead who understands the full picture—plus the right advisor at the right time.
Need guidance on an infrastructure or project finance matter?
Whether you are developing a major project, negotiating financing arrangements, managing commercial agreements, or navigating project risk, Basswood Counsel can provide practical legal support at each stage.