Bloomberg Law | Big law cashes in on AI-driven solar, battery deal surge in Texas

Bloomberg Law featured David Strickland, White & Case's Co-Head of Global Project Development and Finance, in its coverage of rising demand for solar and battery-storage projects in Texas, as developers seek new sources of power for AI data centers.

The article noted that solar and battery projects are driving legal demand at the development, financing and sale stages, with clients also seeking advice on tax credits and construction contracts. David highlighted the corresponding need for infrastructure capability, saying: "We never needed more construction, more capital improvements than we do right now."

Bloomberg Law reported that White & Case's solar matters in the Americas increased 105 percent from 2023 to 2026 and that its battery-storage matters rose 69 percent over the same period. David described the market cycle as longer and more active than expected.

Addressing potential changes to project timelines, David said: "Some projects may move faster and others may take longer, but the underlying drivers of demand remain strong."

Read the Bloomberg Law article here.