Keith E Phillis

Keith E. Phillis is a distinguished attorney based in Central Falls, Rhode Island, with a focus on tax, corporate, and renewable energy law. His expertise in tax law encompasses the structuring and sale of investment assets across diverse industries. In the corporate realm, Keith advises on all facets of business formation and governance, managing portfolios valued at over $500 million.

In the renewable energy sector, Keith excels in the identification, structuring, development, financing, and sale of projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He represents developers and asset managers at every stage, from opportunity identification to the acquisition or sale of stabilized assets. Notably, he played a key role in structuring and closing a solar project portfolio with a capacity of 150 MW.

Keith's proficiency extends to private equity and venture capital, where he has structured offerings ranging from single-state equity to international convertible debt. His tax expertise provides clients with tax-advantaged structuring and implementation of accounting best practices.

With a background in the real estate industry, Keith's experience dates back to his tenure at a Providence-based regional law firm, where he focused on private equity, tax equity, and real estate finance, structuring deals exceeding $100 million.

Previously, Keith served as In-house General Counsel for a leading solar photovoltaic project developer, where he led the legal department and managed closings for projects benefiting from the SMART Program incentives.