17 Aug 2026
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Welcomes Energy and Infrastructure Partner Matthew Penny
"Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP hires Matthew Penny as partner in its energy and infrastructure practice; he will work on EPC and construction matters, including data centers, from the Houston and Dallas offices."
Matthew’s practice focuses on the development and construction of energy and infrastructure projects, including Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) matters and work on data centers. His experience spans power generation (fossil fuel, nuclear and renewables), energy storage (electric and gas), infrastructure such as data centers and transmission, and traditional oil and gas assets including liquefied natural gas. He regularly advises developers, investors, lenders, manufacturers and end-users, including hyperscalers, on contracting methodologies and structures, supply chain optimization and project financing.
Matthew’s background includes construction litigation and contract management and nearly ten years of experience at an oil major. He is recognized by legal directories as an elite practitioner in energy transactions and joins Willkie from a prominent national law firm.