Troutman Pepper Locke has strengthened its West Coast presence by adding a seasoned energy transactions partner in Los Angeles, continuing the firm’s targeted expansion in the renewable and conventional energy sectors. The firm has recruited Allison Perlman, a respected energy deals lawyer previously with McDermott Will and Emery, to support growing client demand for
sophisticated legal guidance on complex energy projects.
Perlman joins Troutman Pepper Locke’s energy and infrastructure practice with extensive experience advising developers, investors, sponsors, and
financial institutions on high-value transactions across the energy lifecycle. Her practice focuses on renewable energy and energy transition matters, including wind, solar, battery storage, and other emerging technologies that continue to attract significant private capital and regulatory attention.
In her new role, Perlman will advise clients on a wide range of energy transactions, including project development, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. She is also experienced in structuring tax equity investments and credit transfer arrangements, areas that have become increasingly important as energy companies seek to maximize incentives under evolving federal and state clean energy programs. Her work often involves coordinating multiple stakeholders and negotiating complex contractual frameworks designed to allocate risk efficiently from early development through construction and long-term operations.
Before joining Troutman Pepper Locke, Perlman built her energy practice at
McDermott Will and Emery, where she represented clients in some of the most active segments of the U.S. renewable energy market. Her experience includes guiding transactions involving portfolios of energy assets, advising on
financings tied to large-scale infrastructure projects, and counseling clients navigating regulatory and commercial challenges unique to the energy sector. Her background positions her to immediately contribute to Troutman Pepper Locke’s growing energy platform.
The addition of Perlman reflects Troutman Pepper Locke’s broader strategy of investing in high-growth practices tied to infrastructure, energy, and the energy transition. Los Angeles remains a critical market for these services, given California’s leadership in renewable energy development, climate policy, and large-scale infrastructure investment. Demand for experienced energy lawyers continues to rise as developers and investors pursue increasingly complex projects amid evolving regulatory frameworks and financing structures.
Firm leadership has emphasized that expanding the Los Angeles energy team is a priority as clients look for counsel that combines deep transactional experience with a practical understanding of market dynamics. By bringing in a partner with a strong track record in energy deals, Troutman Pepper Locke aims to further position itself as a go-to firm for energy and infrastructure transactions on the West Coast and nationwide.
Perlman’s arrival also underscores the competitive lateral hiring market among Am Law firms seeking to grow their renewable energy and infrastructure capabilities. As energy transition initiatives accelerate across the United States,
law firms are competing aggressively for lawyers with proven experience in project finance, tax-driven structures, and cross-border or multi-party transactions. Strategic partner hires remain a key growth lever for firms looking to capture a larger share of this expanding legal market.
With this hire, Troutman Pepper Locke continues to build momentum in its energy practice, complementing its existing strengths in finance, real estate, and regulatory matters. The firm’s Los Angeles office is expected to play an increasingly important role in advising clients on energy deals that shape the future of power generation, storage, and distribution across California and beyond.
As renewable energy investment remains strong and traditional energy assets continue to evolve, Troutman Pepper Locke’s expanded team is positioned to guide clients through some of the most complex and high-stakes transactions in the energy sector today.
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