About Brian
Brian Nese is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Energy Development group and one of California’s most respected renewable and alternative energy attorneys. For nearly two decades, Brian has been at the forefront of the U.S. transition to renewable and alternative energy—leading the Stoel Rives renewable energy team in California, working on renewable energy projects across the nation, and furthering the work of innovative sustainable energy organizations dedicated to reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Brian focuses his practice on representing renewable energy project developers, owners and operators in drafting and negotiating various project documents, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, balance of plant agreements, supply agreements, and real property agreements. He also assists project developers with mergers and acquisitions, financings, and related due diligence.
Prior to joining Stoel Rives LLP, Brian was an associate at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, in Los Angeles, California, where he represented clients in a variety of matters, including dispute resolution, litigation, regulatory and enforcement proceedings.
Brian is a member of Stoel Rives’ Executive Committee. He is a former co-leader of the firm’s energy team and a former managing partner for the firm’s California offices.
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