Markley Schlegel

Ford Motor Company on its arrangement with CATL to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries at a newly-built LFP battery plant owned and operated by Ford in Marshall, Michigan.

Successfully drafted and negotiated surface use, terminal services, and oil and gas processing and sales agreements for clients in the United States.

Advised government of Mongolia on mineral deposit use and community development agreements; first time Ministry of Mining adopted standard use of such agreements.

Advised U.S. wind developer on surface use and regulatory issues in Colorado.

Drafted and negotiated various oil, gas, and mining purchase and sale transactions in North and South America.

Drafted and negotiated sales of off-shore mineral leases in Alaska.

Advised U.S. exploration and production companies on lease and royalty issues in Colorado and North Dakota.

Conducted comprehensive policy review and analysis of U.S. federal and state natural gas pipeline regulations.

Represented a variety of clients on international mining transactions and related due diligence, including a large-scale mine in North America.

Assisted Central Resources in the acquisition, development, and financing of oil and gas operations in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil.

Provided substantial engagement on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan relating to mining, oil and gas development, and renewable power projects.

Represented Harbert Power, UBS, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company as co-investors in connection with the acquisition and financing of 13 operating natural gas power plants.

Represented major energy companies and utilities in connection with the structuring and negotiation of PPAs for wind, solar, and LNG projects throughout the United States and Caribbean.

Represented Gulf Pacific Power as a majority equity investor for portfolios of solar and wind energy projects located in the United States.

Represented IDB Invest in a US$285m loan to Corporacion Favorita, Ecuador's leading retail, real estate, and electricity generation company, to finance corporate expansion.