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John C. Crossley

John Crossley is the lead practice area leader of the firm's Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources practice. He focuses on advising clients in the development, acquisition, and sale of renewable energy projects across the United States. His work spans the full project lifecycle—from site acquisition and permitting to project and portfolio transactions, including tax equity and debt financing. John represents both sponsors and financing parties in wind, solar, battery energy storage, carbon capture, hydrogen, and other clean energy infrastructure transactions.

In addition to his core energy practice, John advises clients on the development of data centers, including hyperscale facilities, and other energy-intensive infrastructure. These projects benefit from his combined experience in energy law, real estate, and M&A, allowing him to guide clients through site acquisition and development, leasing, energy procurement, and regulatory strategy for complex infrastructure developments.

With over 20 years of experience, John has worked on billions of dollars in energy and infrastructure projects, delivering tens of gigawatts of power. He understands the challenges and opportunities that come with developing large-scale energy assets and leads teams of experienced attorneys who support clients through every phase of their projects.

Prior to joining the firm, John was a partner for a large, U.S. firm, representing energy clients in complex transactions.

  • Recognized by Chambers USA nationally
    • Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional, 2025
    • Real Estate Law, 2010-2013
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer for Energy litigation: electric power, Energy regulation: electric power, Energy transactions: electric power, and Energy: renewable/alternative power, 2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2015-2023
  • Ingram’s magazine 40 Under Forty, 2012
  • Listed to the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Real Estate, 2009
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly, “Up & Coming Lawyer,” 2011
  • Brush Creek Community Partners, Board of Directors, 2008 – 2013
  • Kansas City Mayor-Elect Sly James' transition team, 2011
  • Kansas City Youth Hockey Association, 2010-present
  • Carriage Club Board of Directors, 2017-2019
  • Speaker, “Hydrogen Energy: Unique Considerations for Transaction Documents,” Renewable Energy Law Institute, 30 January 2024
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