John F. Pierce, Partner, Clean Technology & Renewable Energy
Project Finance, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP

John F. Pierce is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Seattle office, where he represents clients in connection with the development and finance of projects involving wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass energy, as well as those involving alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. John's practice encompasses project sponsors and investors, and is international in scope, with extensive dealings in South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East.

His clients include both venture-backed companies in the renewable energy industry and traditional renewable energy project companies. Among many transactions, John has advised on the development of ethanol production facilities in western states, as well as on their project financing and construction. He has provided counsel on wind energy projects in the U.S. and Canada, advised a U.S. energy company regarding a joint venture in a biomass-fuel-powered project in the Philippines, and advised a U.S. energy company on the acquisition of an Indonesian geothermal power project and the development of plants in the Philippines, including the drafting of the principal transactional documents and negotiations with lenders. He also has broad international experience in infrastructure development and financing, including projects involving ports and industrial zones; joint ventures and other transactions in the aviation field; investments in Internet and software companies; telecommunications-related regulatory, commercial, and licensing matters; and the financing of oil and gas projects.