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Bret E. Strzelczyk

Associate, Energy & Infrastructure

bretstrzelczyk@paulhastings.com

Bret E. Strzelczyk (“Strel-check”) is an associate in the Energy & Infrastructure practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Chicago office. He focuses on representing bank lenders, insurance companies, pension funds, asset managers and other institutional investors in connection with project development and finance, private placement offerings and other corporate transactions in the renewable energy, battery storage, natural gas and infrastructure sectors. He has also advised project sponsors on debt and tax equity financings.

EDUCATION

DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2018

Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A., 2013

REPRESENTATIONS

  • Institution lenders in connection with a $750 million term loan B financing for an approximately 1,200-megawatt natural-gas-fired, combined-cycle electrical generating facility utilizing combustion turbines located in Will County, Illinois.

  • Bank lenders and private placement investors in connection with the $750 million refinancing of long-term concession rights to manage energy and utility interests for a large university campus.

RECOGNITIONS

  • Rising Star

    Illinois Super Lawyers (2025-26)

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Member

    American College of Investment Counsel

PRACTICE AREAS