
Iskender H. Catto, Business Attorney in New York
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and Environmental
Shareholder; Chair, Power Industry Projects and RestructuringatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing business in New York since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Iskender H. Catto is a shareholder; chair, power industry projects and restructuring based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Iskender has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Business · Energy · Environmental
- Handles Business, Energy, and Environmental matters from New York, NY.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Iskender H. Catto: Iskender H. Catto is a shareholder; chair, power industry projects and restructuring based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Iskender has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Iskender takes on
Iskender concentrates on business, energy, environmental, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Iskender handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in New York
Iskender takes business matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Iskender agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in New York
Iskender takes energy matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Iskender agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in New York
Iskender takes environmental matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Iskender agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Iskender takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Iskender agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Iskender H. Catto — business lawyer in New York
Iskender H. Catto is a shareholder; chair, power industry projects and restructuring based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Iskender has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Iskender 'Alex' H. Catto is the firm’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Co-Chair of the global Energy & Natural Resources Practice, and he Chairs the Power Industry Projects and Restructuring Practice. Alex advises clients on complex corporate matters, including asset acquisitions, data center power supply transactions, project development, mergers, and restructurings. He also represents clients on state and federal regulatory matters, financings, and commodity, renewable energy, financial, and derivative hedging transactions.
His experience includes representing generators, marketers, private equity clients, pipelines, utilities, and governmental entities in a wide variety of complex matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Alex was a partner in a Chicago-based international law firm where he negotiated billion-dollar power purchase agreements and asset sales, including the $52 billion merger of an energy conglomerate and the $4.5 billion sale of one-half of a nuclear generation business.
Concentrations
•Energy asset restructuring
•Renewable energy transactions
•High-value asset sales
•Federal regulatory matters
•Global energy and infrastructure
•Data Center Transactions
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Selected, Crain's New York, 'Notable Leaders in Sustainablility,' 2023
•Recommended, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 'Latin America: International - Projects and Energy,' 2022 and 2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2016, 2020-2023, and 2025
•Energy Regulation: Electric Power, 2023 and 2025
•Energy: Renewable/Alternative Power, 2021-2023, and 2025
•Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas, 2022-2023, and 2025
•Finance Project Finance, 2023
•Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas, 2022
•Energy Regulation: Conventional Power, 2022
Working with Iskender on a business matter
Iskender 'Alex' H. Catto is the firm’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Co-Chair of the global Energy & Natural Resources Practice, and he Chairs the Power Industry Projects and Restructuring Practice. Alex advises clients on complex corporate matters, including asset acquisitions, data center power supply transactions, project development, mergers, and restructurings. He also represents clients on…
Clients Iskender works with
Iskender reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and environmental matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. · 2000
University of Cambridge
MSt. Sustainability · 2018
Jurisdictions
Iskender's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2003 · ACTIVE
New York
2001 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2000 · ACTIVE
Iskender studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University School of Law and MSt. Sustainability in University of Cambridge.
Law school and academic background
Iskender completed J.D. in Seton Hall University School of Law and MSt. Sustainability in University of Cambridge. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Iskender runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Iskender H. Catto's office in New York
Iskender's primary office is at One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Iskender H. Catto — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Iskender usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Iskender charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Iskender's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Iskender will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Iskender
Iskender discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Iskender confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Iskender's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Iskender H. Catto
How much does it cost to hire Iskender for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Iskender walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Iskender offer a free consultation?
Iskender charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Iskender's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Iskender's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New York typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Iskender gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Iskender take my case if I'm outside New York?
Iskender is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Iskender will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Iskender?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Iskender will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Iskender accepting new business clients right now?
Iskender's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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