Kate Bell is Counsel in the Construction, Litigation and Energy practices of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.
Ms. Bell focuses her practice on energy law and energy transactions, guiding clients through strategic deals and complex commercial matters essential to the development, financing, and successful operation of energy projects.
Ms. Bell regularly advises clients on drafting and negotiating key project documentation, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, and joint development agreements, as well as managing solicitation and bid processes.
With a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law, Ms. Bell brings a business-focused perspective to her energy practice. She has represented domestic and international businesses, private equity sponsors, and entrepreneurs in a variety of transactional and operational matters. Her cross-border experience includes advising international clients on U.S. market entry, entity formation, corporate structuring, acquisitions and dispositions, and regulatory compliance.
Known for her thoughtful, collaborative approach and ability to distill complex legal and commercial issues into practical, actionable advice, Ms. Bell is a trusted advisor to clients navigating high-value projects and long-term commercial relationships.
Ms. Bell received her bachelor’s from Rhodes College in Memphis and her J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law.