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Andrew Eastman

Partner

St. Louis
phone: 314.345.6214
fax: 314.480.1505

email: [email protected]

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“Hiring Andrew Eastman was a coup, given his knowledge, professionalism and experience with one of the largest RNG companies.”

The Legal 500 United States, 2024

Overview

An accomplished corporate attorney with extensive litigation experience, Andrew represents clients with a dual emphasis on commercial success and risk mitigation.

Andrew brings industry-focused insight to his work at Husch Blackwell. Having previously served as general counsel to a national developer of renewable natural gas (RNG) and related projects, Andrew oversaw that company’s transactional, commercial, and litigation matters, including its $347 million acquisition by a special purpose acquisition company with a green energy mandate. That acquisition and a concurrent combination of that company with its leading competitor led to the creation of one of the nation’s largest publicly traded RNG suppliers, generating over 24 million MMBtu’s of RNG and 115.7 megawatts of electricity daily and supplying over 38 million RNG gallon-equivalents annually to fueling stations nationwide. Prior to that role, Andrew represented institutional defendants in complex civil litigation, including at trial and on appeal. Andrew’s corporate practice combines his commercial experience and litigation skill to advance clients’ business needs while mitigating liability risk.

“Hiring Andrew Eastman was a coup, given his knowledge, professionalism and experience with one of the largest RNG companies.”

The Legal 500 United States, 2024

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Services

Biofuels, Biomass, & Landfill Gas

Carbon Capture & Sequestration

Corporate

Hydrogen

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mergers & Acquisitions

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

Recognition

The Legal 500 United States
- Energy: Renewable/alternative power, Recommended attorney, 2024
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, General Litigation, Rising Star, 2021

Education

J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
- Civil Litigation Concentration
A.B., Dartmouth College
- English

Admissions

Missouri
Illinois

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Missouri Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association
Association of Corporate Counsel
American Inns of Court – Hon. Theodore McMillian Chapter
- Founding Member
Lawyers Association of St. Louis
- Executive Committee
Solid Waste Association of North America
RNG Coalition
- Renewable Fuels Advisory Board
- Renewable Gas Advisory Board
- Renewable Power Advisory Board
- Legal Committee
- Tax Committee
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Our culture is supportive and collaborative – I’ve never been shy about asking more experienced lawyers for advice, and they’ve never been hesitant to give it.

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Experience

Represented national RNG developer in $73.8 million joint venture with multinational oil and gas producer and national natural gas distributor.
Represented national RNG developer in $347 million SPAC acquisition and combination transaction, including related FERC and FINRA regulatory processes, resulting in a combined entity valued at $1.15 billion with anticipated earnings of $300 million and $350 million cash on hand.
Represented national RNG developer in $20 million acquisition of natural gas-fired power plant and subsequent permitting and development of plant site for carbon sequestration.
Represented national RNG developer in landfill gas development and lease agreements with public and private providers, aggregating a coast-to-coast project development portfolio (including the largest landfill gas-to-RNG project in North America).
Represented national RNG developer in $2 million purchase of hydrogen-production assets.
Represented national RNG developer in $10 million project component purchase.
Led national RNG developer's acquisition of minority stake in biogas technology developer.
Led national RNG developer's acquisition of majority stake in biogas component manufacturer.
Represented national RNG developer in $7 million joint venture with multinational oil and gas producer and national natural gas distributor.
Represented regional RNG developer in $25 million joint venture with independent retail supplier of natural gas and electricity.
Represented national agricultural processor in $5 million purchase of biodiesel production facility and related real property.
Represented national RNG developer in $3.7 million equity funding transaction.
Represented national RNG developer in $5 million convertible secured financing transaction.
Represented national RNG developer in $20.2 million sale of 16 digester / 11 farm project expected to process 900,000+ gallons of manure and produce 1,630 MMBtus, 11,000 CNG gallon-equivalents, 400,000 gallons of clean water, and 135+ tons of fiber bedding daily upon commissioning.
Represented national RNG developer in $6.8 million sale of project holding company.
Represented private equity-backed landfill gas developer in $2.25 million acquisition of biogas project holding company.
Represented national RNG developer in $102 million construction loan conversion and the related early redemption of $13 million in subordinated project revenue bonds.
Represented national RNG developer in $15.7 million tax equity financing transaction.
Represented national solar component manufacturer in the direct transfer of Section 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credits worth $5 million.
Represented national RNG developer in $39.5 million cross-border equity investment transaction.
Represented gas and electric utility in the direct transfer of Section 45 production tax credits worth $7.8 million.
Represented individual buyer in the direct transfer of Section 48 investment tax credits worth $2.1 million.
Represented federal mortgage corporation in the purchase via direct transfer of Section 48 investment tax credits worth $29.2 million.
Represented regional RNG developer in $2.8 million sale of joint venture equity interest.
Represented federal mortgage corporation in the purchase via direct transfer of Section 48 investment tax credits worth $12.6 million.

Blog | June 14, 2024

Can Public-Private Partnerships Spur Clean Tech?

Blog | June 07, 2024

New Treasury Guidance Silent on Biomass Electricity Credits

Blog | March 14, 2024

New SEC Rules Require Climate Disclosures

Blog | February 26, 2024

New Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Blog | February 16, 2024

New Mexico Enacts Clean Fuel Standard

Blog | January 02, 2024

CARB Proposes New Emissions Reduction Rule

Articles | December 05, 2023

Andrew Eastman Authors Article for Law360 on IRA Monetization Impact on Clean Power Tax Credit Market

Blog | November 17, 2023

Clean Energy Tax Credit Transfers Inch Toward Reality

Blog | June 21, 2023

EPA Proposes eRIN Rules

Blog | February 01, 2023

Biogas Market Enters 2023 on Strong Tailwinds

Articles | January 2023

Financier Worldwide Magazine: Green energy incentives created or modified by the Inflation Reduction Act

Blog | October 18, 2022

Kigali Amendment Reaffirms U.S. Environmental Commitment

Podcast | September 14, 2022

Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series: Biogas Project Contracts and Finance: Fundamentals, Tips & Trends

Blog | September 13, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act: Green Energy Benefits

Legal Updates | August 23, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Imposes New Tax on Buybacks

Legal Updates | August 23, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act to Greatly Increase IRS Funding

Blog | April 25, 2022

Delaware Court of Chancery Reaffirms LLC Member Protections

Blog | January 14, 2022

Renewable Fuel Standard Update: Recent EPA Activity Drives RIN Value

Blog | November 17, 2021

Cyber Risk Insurance in the Wake of the Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack

Blog | November 16, 2021

Exemptions Under The Renewable Fuel Standard

Speaking Engagements | March 19, 2025

Speaker, "Cementing Project Pillars: Profits, Legalities and Regulatory Compliance," International Biomass Conference & Expo

Webinar | November 21, 2024

Energy Tax Credits: Key Insurance and Legal Considerations

Webinar | November 18, 2024

Energy Tax Credits: Key Tax and Legal Considerations

Seminars | August 13, 2024

Contract Review: Essentials for Financial Executives

Speaking Engagements | July 23, 2024

Speaker, "Landfill Gas Rights: Current Legal Trends," Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference

Speaking Engagements | March 6, 2024

Speaker, "Biogas Joint Ventures - Sharing Risk and Reward," International Biomass Conference & Expo

Speaking Engagements | November 7, 2023

Speaker, "Biogas Project Financing Options," Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference

Webinar | March 14, 2023

The Hydrogen Opportunity

Speaking Engagements | March 2, 2023

Moderator, "One Person's Trash II: Surveying the Current State of Waste-to-Energy Technologies and Projects," International Biomass Conference & Expo

Speaking Engagements | March 2, 2023

Moderator, "Successful Biogas Project Development in the Post-Inflation Reduction Act Era," International Biomass Conference and Expo

Speaking Engagements | March 1, 2023

Moderator, "Technologies Available to Biogas Producers to More Closely Monitor Digesters and Increase their Output," International Biomass Conference and Expo

Webinar | September 20, 2022

Building the Renewable Power Project Webinar Series - Carbon Capture and Methane Destruction

Speaking Engagements | July 12, 2022

Speaker, "Biogas Project Financing Options," Dartmouth Energy Alliance, The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy & Society at Dartmouth College

Webinar | April 26, 2022

Building the Renewable Power Project Webinar Series - Developing and Insuring a Biogas Project

Speaking Engagements | March 16, 2022

Moderator and presenter, International Biomass Conference & Expo

News Releases | February 26, 2025

Husch Blackwell Represents SKS Development in Securing Strategic Investment from SWEN Capital Partners

Media Mentions | October 01, 2024

Financial Executives International Sponsor Spotlight: Andrew Eastman with Husch Blackwell

News Releases | June 12, 2024

Legal 500 Recognizes 16 Husch Blackwell Practices, Shortlists Two Others in 2024 Guide

Media Mentions | May 22, 2024

Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q1 (log-in required)

News Releases | December 13, 2023

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas Names Andrew Eastman to Legal and Tax Committees

Media Mentions | November 17, 2023

St. Louis Business Journal: Law firm with big St. Louis presence adds 6 partners (log-in required)

Media Mentions | October 03, 2023

Law360 Pulse: Husch Blackwell's 19-Atty Partner Class Over Half Women (log-in required)

News Releases | October 02, 2023

Husch Blackwell Elevates 18 as Part of 2024 New Partner Class

Media Mentions | October 18, 2022

Biomass Magazine: Podcast Preview with Andrew Eastman

Media Mentions | September 14, 2022

Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series: Biogas Project Contracts and Finance: Fundamentals, Tips & Trends

News Releases | October 25, 2021

Three Husch Blackwell Attorneys to Serve on The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas Advisory Boards

Outside the Office

Andrew and his wife enjoy spending time with their family and travelling. A trip to Pebble Beach inspired them to take up golf. His wife learned to play well; Andrew is still learning.

Community Leadership

Dartmouth Club of Saint Louis, 2007 – Present
- Scholarship Chair
- District Enrollment Director
- Planned Giving Chair
Hope Happens for Neurological Disorders, 2023 – Present
- Board Member
Temple Emanuel, 2023 – Present
- Trustee
- Member, Strategic Planning Committee
- Co-Chair, Guardian Society

In-House Counsel Experience

Archaea Energy, General Counsel, 2019-2021; Assistant General Counsel, 2021