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.


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John C. Crossley

Managing Partner, Kansas City, Lead Practice Area Leader - Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources
K&L Gates
Missouri

Practice Area: Energy Storage and Distributed Resources, Construction and Infrastructure Project Funding

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"John is our go-to for smaller mergers and acquisitions – he is adept, responsive, and competitively priced."


MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"Clients don't need another person telling them why a deal can't be done. They need someone who understands their business, identifies the risks that matter, and helps them find a path forward. My goal is to be practical, responsive, and focused on the outcome the client is trying to achieve. In my 25 years practicing law, nobody has ever hired me to kill a deal and I'm starting to lose hope that someone is going to."

– John C. Crossley

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

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.

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+1-816-627-3002

John C. Crossley

Managing Partner, Kansas City, Lead Practice Area Leader - Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources
K&L Gates
Missouri

Practice Area: Energy Storage and Distributed Resources, Construction and Infrastructure Project Funding

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

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.

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