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Andrew Eastman

Andrew Eastman

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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
The Legal 500 United States.
2024 Pro Bono Contributor

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.

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.
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
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
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
In-House Counsel Experience
  • Archaea Energy, General Counsel, 2019-2021; Assistant General Counsel, 2021
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