Tara Higgins

Tara Higgins is a prominent lawyer and partner at Sidley Austin LLP, where she serves as a co-leader of the firm's global Energy practice.1 Her expertise lies in domestic and cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions, with a particular focus on renewable energy and sustainability.1

Professional Experience

Tara's practice encompasses a wide range of transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Financings
• Restructurings
• Project development

She has extensive experience working with various clients, such as private equity and strategic investors, developers, lenders, and other financiers.1

Areas of Expertise

Tara's expertise spans multiple sectors within the energy and infrastructure industry:

• Conventional power
• Hydroelectric
• Solar and wind energy
• Battery and storage technologies
• Biomass and alternative energy projects
• Midstream gas gathering and processing
• Interstate gas pipelines and storage facilities
• Water and waste treatment plants
• Industrial plants
• Transportation projects

International Experience

Tara has represented clients in transactions across numerous jurisdictions, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Mexico, the Middle East, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, and many others.1

Recognition and Awards

Tara Higgins has received numerous accolades for her work in the energy sector:

• Named a "Northeast Trailblazer" by The American Lawyer in 202213
• Consistently recognized by Chambers USA (2010-2024) and Chambers Global (2011-2024) in the "Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional" category1
• Included in A Word About Wind's "Legal Power List" in 202214
• Named an Energy MVP by Law360 in 20211
• Shortlisted for the 2023 "Energy, Natural Resources & Mining Lawyer of the Year" award by IFLR's Women in Business Law Americas Awards1

Tara Higgins is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2