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BrownWinick is one of the most active law firms in the United States' renewable fuels industry. From planning to production, we know the industry. Our Renewable Fuels practice group has successfully closed over $2.1 billion in financing for renewable fuels projects. We currently represent numerous public and private renewable fuels production facilities located throughout the United States as well as companies providing development, financing and other consulting services to renewable fuels companies.

BrownWinick works hard to move our clients from development to operations. Our Renewable Fuels practice group assists clients in developing optimal project ownership structures and capitalization strategies. We have been involved in a variety of project financing techniques including private placements, intra-state and multi-state equity offerings, initial public offerings and follow-on offerings, PIPEs, mezzanine financing, traditional secured credit facilities and bond financing.

BrownWinick's service does not stop at plant start-up. Our relationship with our renewable fuels clients continues by serving as general counsel and advising on a broad range of legal issues relating to the operation of a renewable fuels production facility, including environmental matters, employment and employee benefits, key off-take contracts such as ethanol and DDGS marketing agreements, grain procurement agreements, corporate governance, compliance with federal and state securities laws including reporting obligations to the Securities and Exchange Commission, intellectual property development and protection, refinancing, recapitalizations and the development and implementation of financing techniques for expansion through mergers, acquistions and joint ventures.

BrownWinick also actively participates in policy-making directed at the federal and state legislative branches. Our firm is a long-standing member of the Renewable Fuels Association, and over the years we have cultivated valuable relationships with the industry's premier design-build firms, marketing companies, lenders, vendors and other service providers.

Whatever your role may be in the renewable fuels industry, we understand that you are looking to improve your competitive position and expand your presence in this dynamic marketplace. Our team of renewable fuels attorneys can help you get the results you desire.

Click here to download a copy of the Renewable Fuels Practice brochure (PDF Format).

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