Allan Marks, a leading project finance lawyer with over 30 years in the energy sector and a lecturer at UC Berkeley, joins the discussion alongside Oliver Kerr and George Prassas. They delve into the U.S.'s essential shift towards domestic manufacturing for energy production and its effects on the transition from fossil fuels. The conversation covers the regulatory landscape's complexities, the implications of the upcoming election on energy policy, and the crucial role of tax incentives in boosting renewable investments. They even touch on how AI is reshaping the legal industry.

Explore how business cycles impact M&A valuation, the importance of culture in deals, common valuation mistakes, and the significance of timing to pull off a successful deal. Learn from examples of failed and successful deals, and gain insights on adapting to uncertainties in M&A valuations.