Connor McNellis
Delivering efficient legal solutions in finance, real estate, and energy
About
Sunridge Legal is a California-based business law firm with a growing team, which focuses primarily on commercial real estate, finance, and renewable energy transactional matters. Based in California and active across the nation, Sunridge Legal advises a wide range of deal-related parties, on matters relating to acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, secured financings, joint ventures, development, and construction. The firm also shows particular specialism in real estate work relating to the life sciences and renewable energy arenas, among others. Recent matters include leasing mandates for office, laboratory and industrial facilities, including headquarters and manufacturing space, transactions involving build-to-suit structures, and operationally complex properties requiring detailed title, survey and infrastructure diligence.
Practice areas
- General Corporate > Structured Finance
- Energy & Utilities > PPAs
- Energy & Utilities > Renewables
- Real Estate & Dev > Commercial Leasing
- Real Estate & Dev > Retail Leasing
- Real Estate & Dev > Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate & Dev > Construction Contracts
Services
Real Estate
Provides comprehensive legal services in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, financing, and dispute resolution. Helps clients navigate complex property laws and safeguard investments.
Energy & Utilities
Advises clients in the energy and utilities sectors on regulatory compliance, transactions, and risk management. Focuses on sustainable, cost-effective solutions for businesses in a rapidly evolving industry.
Renewable Energy
Full project development life-cycle support from site control, EPC, PPA, O&M, and financing.
What clients say
“Connor McNellis and Sunridge Legal, LLP were exceptional partners throughout our headquarters lease negotiations and subsequent expansions. They understood the operational and strategic importance of securing the entire building for our growing laboratory and office needs, negotiated with precision and efficiency, and helped us establish a lease structure that supports Iambic’s continued growth in San Diego. Their responsiveness, practical judgment, and command of complex life sciences leasing and construction issues made a meaningful difference in getting these transactions completed”
Sunny Chang
General Counsel, IAMBIC
“Connor McNellis and Sunridge Legal, LLP were exceptional partners throughout the negotiation of our lease at Ratio Innovation Campus. They quickly understood our vision for a collaborative research campus and the complex operational requirements associated with creating sophisticated laboratory and office vivarium facilities across multiple buildings. Connor approached each issue with precision, practical judgment, and a clear understanding of our long-term objectives. His responsiveness and command of complex life sciences leasing and construction matters were instrumental in helping us establish a lease structure that supports Astera Institute’s scientific mission.”
Anika Gupta
COO, Astera Institute
Experience
Founding Partner
Sunridge Legal
Aug 2022 – Present
Owner, Attorney
McNellis Law Group, P.C.
Jun 2021 – Present
Attorney
Clean Energy Counsel
Mar 2020 – May 2021
J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
2013
B.A.
Boston College
2009
