Jim Cole is a partner in the Houston office of Latham & Watkins LLP. His practice focuses on transactional tax involving mergers, acquisitions, financings, restructurings, and capital markets transactions with a particular emphasis on tax incentives associated with renewable energy and other infrastructure projects. Jim regularly advises clients on some of the most notable transactions closed in the renewable and power sector, with a particular focus on energy tax incentives for wind and solar projects, and the section 45Q federal income tax credit for carbon capture projects. Jim regularly contributes to industry thought leadership in the renewables and tax equity space.

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Latham’s Energy & Infrastructure Group provides a globally integrated multi-disciplinary powerhouse team to serve global players across a full spectrum of the energy and infrastructure market. We can handle any energy or infrastructure related project, investment, transaction, dispute, or regulatory issue. Drawing on the synergies between our market-leading Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Infrastructure, and ESG Practices, we build teams that share experience and best practices across industries in forward-looking, innovative ways. With a seasoned understanding of market disruptors, major economic fluctuations, and dynamic regulatory environments, Latham is well-positioned to help clients prepare for the opportunities and challenges arising from the global transition to low carbon energy.