Dan Bartfeld is a partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group (which has over 190 dedicated energy/infrastructure attorneys) and is a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee. Mr. Bartfeld also serves as the co-chair of the firm's Digital Infrastructure Practice Group.
Contact
New York
Primary Focus & Experience
Mr. Bartfeld represents financial sponsors/portfolio companies, financial institutions, multinational companies and developers in their most important transactions, including in a wide range of digital (data centers, GPUs, fiber and associated powered land), power (renewable/conventional), critical minerals/supply chain, transportation infrastructure/logistics, LNG/midstream/shipping and energy-related matters in the US and globally.
Mr. Bartfeld leads the Milbank team in many of the largest and most high-profile digital/energy/infrastructure matters globally. He has particular expertise in transactions throughout the capital structure, focusing on project development, financing and M&A activities (companies, platforms and specific assets).
His recent representations include:
- a wide variety of digital infrastructure transactions (GPUs, data centers, powered land, towers, fiber, wireless).
- many of the most significant “behind-the-meter” powered land transactions, as well as a wide range of energy transition matters (conventional, battery storage, solar, wind and hydro).
- a wide variety of M&A and acquisition financings in the power, digital infrastructure, energy transition, LNG/midstream and critical minerals/supply chain sectors.
- a wide range of LNG-related projects (including export terminals, LNG-to-Power and associated vessels such as FSRUs and carriers).
- a wide variety of transportation infrastructure/logistics projects (airports, roads, ports, mass transit and water projects).
- a wide variety of “supply chain” transactions involving critical materials and manufacturing facilities.
Recognition & Accomplishments
Mr. Bartfeld is a featured speaker at numerous industry conferences and is recognized by a number of publications as one of the world's leading project finance lawyers (including Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Chambers Latin America and Legal 500, etc.). Mr. Bartfeld was also named to the 2026 Forbes America’s Top Lawyers list which spotlights lawyers who are at the forefront of innovation and exemplify exceptional capability and a deep dedication to clients.
Additional Details
Education
- George Washington University Law School, J.D.
- University of Michigan, B.A.
Admissions
- New York
