Wilson Sonsini Strengthens Energy Practice with Project Finance Veteran
Event summary
- Ken Sanocki joins Wilson Sonsini as a partner in its Energy and Climate Solutions practice in San Francisco.
- Sanocki previously served as vice president of legal at Sunrun, overseeing $10B+ in tax equity financings for distributed energy projects.
- His addition follows the firm's recent hires of partners Stan Renas and Matt Christiansen, bolstering its energy transition finance capabilities.
- Sanocki will advise clients on structured finance, capital formation, and strategic transactions in renewable energy and climate infrastructure.
The big picture
Wilson Sonsini's addition of Ken Sanocki underscores the growing importance of specialized legal expertise in energy transition finance. The hire comes as distributed energy projects scale into mainstream infrastructure, requiring sophisticated financing structures. The firm's recent investments in its Energy and Climate Solutions practice reflect broader industry trends toward asset-based financing and capital formation in renewable energy. With over $10B in tax equity financings under his belt, Sanocki brings critical experience to clients navigating the complexities of energy infrastructure development.
What we're watching
- Market Leadership
- Whether Wilson Sonsini can sustain its position as a market leader in clean energy and infrastructure advisory amid increasing competition.
- Deal Flow
- The pace at which the firm can secure new mandates in renewable energy and climate infrastructure projects following these strategic hires.
- Regulatory Influence
- How the firm's expanded capabilities will impact its ability to navigate complex regulatory environments for energy transition projects.