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White & Case LLP has recently fortified its team by adding Peter Berg as a partner in its Houston office, enhancing its global project development and finance practice as well as its energy and U.S. construction sectors. Berg joins the firm from King & Spalding LLP, bringing with him extensive expertise in managing the complexities of on-shore and offshore energy projects worldwide.

Berg's role will primarily focus on guiding owners, developers, and lenders through the multifaceted engineering, procurement, and construction stages of energy projects, particularly those involving renewable energies. His portfolio is diverse, encompassing pioneering projects like long-distance transmission, carbon capture, and hydrogen-based technologies.

Expressing enthusiasm about his new position, Berg highlighted his reunion with former colleagues David Strickland and Michael Yates, both of whom joined White & Case in 2018. He is drawn to the firm’s robust global presence and its renowned capabilities in handling major construction projects both in the Americas and internationally.

Jason Kerr, head of the firm’s global project development and finance practice, welcomed Berg, noting his significant contributions to innovative projects in the energy sector. Kerr emphasized that Berg’s expertise will greatly enhance the firm’s strategic capabilities, especially in the growing field of renewable energy and sustainability projects.

Jay Cuclis, co-head of the firm’s energy industry group and executive partner of the Houston office, also remarked on the strategic growth of their construction practice in North America. He stressed the importance of Berg’s expertise in large-scale projects, which is crucial for advancing the firm’s leadership in renewable energy investments and supporting traditional energy projects.

Berg’s impressive career trajectory includes a seven-year stint at King & Spalding, where he rose from associate to partner. He is a graduate of Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Peter Berg’s arrival follows the recent addition of Nadav Klugman, another significant hire for the firm's project development and finance practice, who joined the Chicago office from Mayer Brown LLP earlier in April.

White & Case, a global law firm with a substantial footprint, boasts over 960 attorneys in the U.S. alone and ranks 40th in a recent survey of the largest U.S. law firms. The firm’s presence in the U.S. includes nine offices, with its sole Texas location based in Houston.