Knowledge. Collaboration. Dedication.

Areas of Focus

  • KCD Legal Partners has closed hundreds of federal and state NMTC transactions nationwide, structuring transformative real estate projects and innovative financing for businesses and small loan funds.

    With expertise in blending federal NMTCs with incentives like state NMTCs, historic tax credits, renewable energy credits, and opportunity zone investments, the team delivers tailored solutions for complex deals.

    From compliance and asset management to debt restructuring and regulatory guidance, KCD Legal Partners supports clients through every stage of the NMTC lifecycle, ensuring success and lasting impact.

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  • KCD Legal Partners specializes in renewable energy tax credit transactions, offering all services required to successfully closing a tax credit transaction, including drafting tax credit transfer agreements, structuring tax equity and debt financing, managing due diligence, and delivering comprehensive tax opinions.

    With experience across solar, wind, biomass, biofuels, batteries, advanced manufacturing and hydro projects, the team addresses tax credits alongside policy, permitting, financing, and environmental concerns. With extensive experience representing investors, developers, and syndicators, KCD Legal Partners ensures every renewable energy project is successfully structured, negotiated, and closed.

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  • KCD Legal Partners supports developers, syndicators, lenders, and investors in HTC transactions, including those that combine multiple incentives like NMTCs, energy tax credits, and PACE financing.

    With a focus on maximizing benefits, the team structures deals, advises on tax implications, and leverages real estate expertise to draft and negotiate key documents. Staying ahead of tax law changes and industry trends, KCD Legal Partners ensures clients are informed and positioned for success.

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  • KCD Legal Partners brings unparalleled experience in structuring and closing state tax credit transactions, including NMTCs, historic credits, brownfield credits, and rural jobs programs.

    With a presence in nearly every state offering tax credit programs, the team stays ahead of legislative developments to provide clients with timely advice on opportunities and compliance.

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  • KCD Legal Partners advises lenders and investors on impactful transactions, including charter school funds, healthy foods lending, affordable housing loans, and healthcare finance.

    Leveraging expertise in banking, real estate, and structured finance, the team ensures smooth, cost-effective closings, maximizing benefits for mission-driven projects that create lasting change.

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Our Approach

At KCD Legal Partners, every transaction is guided by the core principles of integrity, expertise, and collaboration. Deep knowledge in community development and tax credit transactions ensures the delivery of innovative solutions for complex challenges. Seamless collaboration with clients and stakeholders fosters relationships built on trust and mutual respect. A steadfast dedication drives efforts to achieve outcomes that empower communities and create lasting, meaningful impact.

KCD Legal Partners was founded on the belief that there is a better way to serve clients and make a meaningful impact. With over 40 years of combined experience in closing community development and tax credit transactions at large firms, valuable insights have been gained to innovate beyond the traditional law firm model. The firm is designed around efficiency, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the communities clients invest in.