Partner | Chief Innovation Officer

Tanner L. Harris

Tanner Harris advises energy asset owners, project owners, contractors, and subcontractors on complex construction, services, and commercial matters.

 

He also advises private equity and venture portfolio company boards and executives on strategic corporate governance matters, equity and debt financings, pilot projects, new market entry, acquisitions, divestitures, and complex commercial transactions. Tanner is admitted to practice in Texas.

Experience

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

GPU Financing. Venture-backed data center company in complex secured GPU debt financing.

Strategic Preferred Stock Financing. Data center developer in strategic sale of preferred equity to vertically integrated commercial real estate firm.

Data Center Construction. Prime contractor in drafting and negotiation of subcontracts for construction of data center owned by large multinational technology company.

Project Owner DefenseMultinational pipeline company in defense of $28MM contractor claim for loss of efficiency and loss of productivity on compressor station upgrade project involving over 250 change orders.

Complex Construction Mediation. Prime contractor in demand, mediation, and settlement of its $1.1MM claim against project owner involving dozens of work orders and more than 20 separate project sites across two states.

Construction Financing. Private equity-backed energy services company in complex secured debt financing to construct new facility.

Tunnel ConstructionMultinational pipeline company in its RFP process, contractor selection, construction agreement negotiation, and project execution of highest pressure underground tunnel project in the world.

Offshore Pipeline ConstructionMultinational pipeline company in its execution of 440-mile offshore pipeline construction project.

Solar/Wind Owner – Model Agreement. Multinational renewable project developer / operator in drafting its enterprise-wide Master Equipment Purchase Agreement.

Energy Services. NYSE-listed compression and energy services company in the negotiation of its long-term Master Services Agreement with supermajor customer.

Pipeline Owner – Model Agreements. Multinational pipeline company in the comprehensive analysis and revision of its enterprise-wide Services Agreement and Master Services Agreement forms.

Battery Storage. Helical piers subcontractor in its bid, subcontract negotiation, and execution of 150MW battery storage project.

Debt Financing. Prime contractor in negotiating and obtaining its secured revolving credit facility with NYSE-listed bank.

Complex Recapitalization. Startup founder in the complex conversion of 70+ convertible notes totaling $16MM with four separate valuation caps.

Carbon Credits. Venture-backed carbon technology company in its sale of carbon credits to Stripe.

Energy Services. NYSE-listed compression and energy services company in the negotiation of its long-term Master Services Agreement with NYSE-listed pipeline customer.

Debt Financing. Prime contractor in negotiating and obtaining its secured equipment finance facility with NYSE-listed bank.

Pilot Project – Battery Storage. Venture-backed battery storage company in its Colorado-based pilot project with supermajor customer.

Strategic Partnership (Energy Technology). Energy technology company in its strategic sale of equity to and formation of strategic commercial partnership with affiliate of Asia-headquartered public company.

Pilot Project – Battery Storage. Venture-backed battery storage company in its California-based pilot project with NYSE-listed E&P customer.

Carbon Credits. Venture-backed carbon technology company in its sale of carbon credits to Microsoft.

Strategic Partnership (Hydrogen Technology). Venture-backed hydrogen technology company in its strategic commercial / technology development partnership with a hydrogen storage company.

Strategic Preferred Stock Financing. Venture-backed company in its strategic sale of preferred stock to a multinational mining conglomerate.

Corporate Governance – Special Committee. Special Committee of venture-backed company in its complex bridge financing led by existing preferred stockholders.

Corporate Governance – Key Executive Transition. Board of venture-backed company in the replacement of its Chief Executive Officer and multiple Board directors.

Corporate Governance – Internal Investigation. Board of energy services conglomerate in internal investigation of key executive.

SWD Construction. Project owner in drafting, negotiation, and execution of Construction Agreement with prime contractor for construction of new saltwater disposal facility.

Corporate Reorganization. Venture-backed project delivery technology company in its corporate reorganization to facilitate U.S. expansion.

Corporate Governance – Key Executive Departure. Board of venture-backed company in its mitigation of the departure of a key executive to a direct competitor.

Strategic Preferred Stock Financing. Venture-backed carbon capture company in its strategic sale of preferred stock to GROWMARK.

Fundraising – Convertible Securities. Venture-backed hydrogen technology company in its complex convertible note fundraise with unique valuation and conversion features.

Fundraising – Convertible Securities. Venture-backed energy company in its sale of convertible securities to family office of ultra-high net worth family.

The University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctor with Honors

Doctoroff Business Leadership Program

 

Brigham Young University | Marriott School of Business

B.S., Business Strategy

Contractual Approaches for Allocating the Risk of Productivity Loss in Energy Construction

Energy Bar Association (Energy Law Journal), 2025

 

The Pilot Paradox: How to Keep a Successful Pilot Project from Derailing Your Growth

Greentown Labs, presented Nov. 2024

 

Genesis with a Juggernaut: Five Essential Tactics for Startups Negotiating Against Industry Incumbents

Greentown Labs, presented Sept. 2024

 

Business Law in the United States: What You Need to Know

Business France Cleantech Booster Program, presented June 2024

 

Control, Fault, and Knock-for-Knock: A Guide to Selecting Indemnities in Energy Construction and Services Agreements

Energy Bar Association (Energy Law Journal), 2023

The Foundation Journal for Natural Resources and Energy Law, 2023

Issues in Construction and Technology, 2024

 

Business Law in the United States

Business France Cleantech Booster Program, presented Oct. 2023

 

Carbon Removal: Strategic Considerations for Energy Companies

POWER Engineers (Currents), 2023

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