Formerly senior counsel for a leading energy-from-waste and industrial waste management services company, Chris knows a thing or two about integrating transactions with a business’s needs.
Now in private practice, he uses the same successful formula when serving the firm’s clients: (1) understand the client’s business needs; (2) identify and mitigate risks in a given transaction; and (3) advise and guide the client toward the project’s completion.
A transactional attorney in the energy and natural resources space who joined Husch Blackwell in 2023, Chris works on all types of business agreements that keep projects moving forward. He concentrates his practice in energy-from-waste transactions with a focus on agricultural waste, as well as real estate and project development in the solar and wind areas. Chris develops agreements to acquire fuel for energy conversion and offtake. He also works on real estate or lease agreements; engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts; operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements; and contracts that involve any other commercial business needs during the life cycle of a given project. If a contract is required, Chris has it covered.
During his time as an in-house generalist within a large corporation, Chris obtained a degree of fluency in areas beyond law, including tax, accounting, and corporate operations. As such, he understands the client experience and how best to pursue business goals. It pleases Chris when he can empower clients, especially those who fear their lack of experience in an issue may hinder an outcome. Providing guidance until they become comfortable with the subject matter results in efficiency and trust.