Wilson Sonsini Welcomes Project Finance Leader Ken Sanocki
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a top provider of legal services to the technology and energy sectors, has announced the addition of Ken Sanocki as a partner in its Energy and Climate Solutions (ECS) practice. Sanocki’s arrival marks a significant step for the firm in strengthening its expertise in energy project finance, especially as the market for renewable energy infrastructure continues to grow rapidly.
Sanocki’s Extensive Experience in Energy Project Finance
Ken Sanocki joins Wilson Sonsini from Sunrun, the nation’s leading residential solar and storage provider, where he served as vice president of legal. In that role, he oversaw legal operations for project finance, tax equity financings, tax credit sale agreements, securitizations, and complex debt facilities. Over his tenure at Sunrun, Sanocki was instrumental in leading more than 50 tax equity financings, totaling over $10 billion, across distributed energy portfolios. His responsibilities included drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, preparing critical deliverables, and ensuring comprehensive legal oversight for each financing deal.
Sanocki’s experience has placed him at the center of the energy transition, shaping innovative financing structures that have propelled distributed energy into mainstream infrastructure investment. His deep technical knowledge in energy project finance, particularly in tax equity and structured finance, brings additional depth to Wilson Sonsini’s advisory capabilities.
Strategic Growth for Wilson Sonsini’s Energy Practice
Doug Clark, managing partner at Wilson Sonsini, emphasized the importance of Sanocki’s appointment: “Ken has operated at the center of the energy transition, helping shape the financing structures that enabled distributed energy to scale into mainstream infrastructure. He brings deep technical experience in tax equity and structured financings, along with the judgment and commercial instincts clients need in a rapidly evolving market. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
At Wilson Sonsini, Sanocki will advise companies, sponsors, and investors on structured and project finance across renewable energy, energy storage, and climate infrastructure. His role will also focus on capital formation and supporting clients engaged in strategic transactions, such as the development of portfolios of revenue-generating assets and companies preparing for IPOs or M&A activities. By leveraging his expertise in energy project finance, the firm aims to help clients navigate complex financings and scale the next generation of energy infrastructure.
Building a Market-Leading Energy and Climate Solutions Platform
Sanocki’s addition comes on the heels of Wilson Sonsini’s continued investment in its ECS practice. The firm recently welcomed partners Stanford (Stan) Renas, who specializes in structured finance and securitization transactions, and Matt Christiansen, the former general counsel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This growing team strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver sophisticated, asset-based energy transition finance services to clients nationwide.
Sanocki expressed his enthusiasm for joining the team: “I’m excited to join Wilson Sonsini’s ECS practice, which has built a market-leading platform at the convergence of energy innovation, market-opening regulatory advocacy, and capital formation. The team has created something truly distinctive, and I look forward to working alongside them to help clients navigate complex financings and scale the next generation of energy infrastructure.”
About Ken Sanocki and Wilson Sonsini
Prior to his tenure at Sunrun, Sanocki served as senior counsel for global structured and project finance at SunEdison and began his career as a project finance associate at Milbank. He holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law and a B.A. from Boston College. His diverse background in energy project finance and legal advisory positions him as a valuable asset for clients seeking expertise in renewable energy and climate infrastructure financing.
For more than 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has provided legal counsel to growth enterprises, technology companies, and businesses navigating complex corporate and regulatory environments. With over 1,000 attorneys and 17 offices across the United States, Asia, and Europe, the firm is well-positioned to support clients at every stage of the energy transition and beyond.
Looking Ahead: Advancing Energy Project Finance
The addition of Ken Sanocki to Wilson Sonsini’s ECS practice underscores the firm’s commitment to leading the market in energy project finance. As the demand for renewable energy infrastructure accelerates and financing structures evolve, Sanocki’s expertise will help guide clients through the complexities of capital formation and strategic transactions in this rapidly changing sector.
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