Overview
As the world accelerates toward a future defined by sustainable energy and advanced transportation technologies, companies at the forefront of these sectors face a dynamic landscape of opportunities and challenges. Glaser Weil is distinctly positioned to guide businesses through this transformative era, offering comprehensive legal and strategic counsel to navigate the complex interplay of innovation, regulation and market forces.
Our practice is built on a foundation of deep industry knowledge and multidisciplinary expertise. We serve a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies, startups, venture capitalists and high-net-worth individuals, all of whom are pioneering advancements in clean energy, electric vehicles, micro transit, automation and climate tech. Our team’s experience spans the entire spectrum of advanced transportation and energy solutions—from the development of electric and autonomous vehicles to the implementation of smart grid and industrial storage solutions, renewable energy projects, green consumer products and ESG frameworks.
In this rapidly evolving environment, legal frameworks often lag behind technological progress. Our practice is dedicated to providing clients with forward-thinking advice that anticipates legal and regulatory shifts, enabling them to proceed with confidence in uncharted territories. We bring a holistic approach to our clients' legal needs, drawing on our extensive experience in intellectual property, corporate transactions, real estate and litigation. Our attorney Jeff Joyner has played pivotal roles in landmark transactions and high-stakes litigation and have been instrumental in developing industry alliances and foundations that drive economic growth and create jobs in these emerging sectors. Joyner’s involvement with organizations such as CleanTech LA and the e4 Advanced Transportation Centers, and his formation of one of the earliest international standards organizations for EV charging, underscores our dedication to fostering collaboration and advancing the industries we serve.
What We Do
- Intellectual Property
- Corporate
- Tax
- Litigation
- Investigations and White Collar Defense
- Strategic Response
- Employment
Our Team
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Results
Notable experience includes Glaser Weil attorneys’ representation of:
- EarthGrid, a Bay-area plasma tunnel-boring technology and infrastructure development company, in its joint venture agreement with EnerTech, a Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) entity, to deploy infrastructure projects across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. It will enable more than 100 gigawatts of new renewable energy to be added in the U.S. alone, while also solving grid congestion. Our work included managing the international team of attorneys and advisors that made this deal possible, which includes $18 billion in U.S. infrastructure upgrades to the power grid and fiber networks. Read the press release.
- Scepter, Inc., a company designing and launching a satellite constellation for measurement of greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants. Work includes protecting, exploiting and enforcing the company’s intellectual property, in addition to drafting and negotiating deals with a Fortune 50 company and capital raises to support its growth.
- EV clients with cutting-edge technologies for infrastructure, robotics and wireless charging with respect to their corporate matters and their intellectual property protection, enforcement and licensing.
- A green entertainment studio whose mission is to reduce the carbon footprint of the entertainment industry through LEED improvements to existing Hollywood studios, solar energy and electric vehicle infrastructure with legal and strategic advice.
- An electric truck manufacturer based near the Port of LA, on government affairs and business strategy matters.*
- A large electric car company with respect to transactions and litigation including investigations over a former executive leaving to launch a competing car company.*
- A Fortune 500 company with respect to licenses for autonomous construction vehicles and the formation of the client’s incubator for developing further emerging technologies.*
- An international company with respect to LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles.*
*Denotes prior firm experience
