Ralph’s experience included project finance and development, renewable energy project construction and term lending, tax equity financings, back-leverage financings, additional forms of secured lending, credit warehouses and securitizations, private placements and leasing. He also represented a variety of other business clients in myriad transactional matters.
In the energy sector, Ralph delivered veteran skill in negotiating the sophisticated and specialized project agreements that are inherent to energy projects, such as site control, power purchase, supply, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), operations, and maintenance agreements. His former clients included sponsors, developers, traditional and alternative lenders, investors, tax equity investors, lessors, private equity firms, manufacturers, leasing companies, insurance companies, and government entities. Ralph also represented infrastructure facilities in solar, wind, biomass, hydro and other renewable energy projects.
Credentials
Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1986
- Augustana College, B.A., 1983, summa cum laude