John Works :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

Energy sector expert with more than 35 years of experience originating and managing large U.S. and international oil & gas and power sector projects, including 14 years originating and developing renewable energy projects in developing countries. Seasoned background in investment banking, project finance, and law. Adept at navigating the complexities of financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment strategies. Proven track record in securing funding and managing multi-million dollar energy projects. Adept at articulating complex financial concepts and their implications to diverse audiences. Creative deal structuring capabilities and innovative financing approaches employing project finance principles based on contracted cash flows through deep understanding of full cycle financing requirements for energy projects via public-private partnership structures. Provide strategic and business development leadership and support on energy projects for donors, project developers, finance providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders, including drafting of energy sector proposals for new business, as well as project management of existing projects, debt and equity structuring, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Strong ability to evaluate project feasibility, analyze complex financial models, and assess potential risks and opportunities. Experienced in designing and implementing energy sector policies, rules, and regulations, including those governing power purchase, fuel supply, and other project agreements, as well as competitive auction design and implementation. Provided expert testimony in a number of legal proceedings, demonstrating the ability to clearly translate and communicate technical financial information into understandable terms for legal proceedings, ensuring thorough and compelling testimony in court as an expert witness.

Areas of Expertise

Banking
Business Interruption
Finance
International Banking
International Business
Investment Banking
Lost Profits
Oil & Gas
Pipelines
Utilities

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: JD, International Law, University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado (1982)
Certificate d’Etudes Politiques, International Economics, Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, Paris, France (1979)
Certificat de Langue Française, Université de Paris-IV (Sorbonne), Paris, France (1977)
BA, Political Science, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas (1977)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:: A: Regular speaker at energy conferences
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?: A: Twice
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: renewable energy
solar
biomass
energy finance
financial close
business interruption
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?: A: 100%
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?: A: twice
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?: A: 14
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: consulting
financial modeling diagnostics
financial close assessments
suitability of project sites
fuel and resource supply assessments
tariff analysis
risk assessments

References

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