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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Energy & Natural Resources

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Energy & Natural Resources - Washington

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie LLP has a first-class team in the energy sector. It advises on all aspects of projects across a range of areas, including renewables, natural gas and solar. The firm has strong state and regulatory capabilities that see it advise utilities in FERC and state proceedings, and is also noted for its strong transactional practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie LLP represented Cascade Natural Gas Corporation in proceedings before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning its first multi-year rate plan.

Strengths

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  • The team provides very detailed responses.

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  • The Perkins team provides timely responses.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

  • The attorneys at Perkins Coie are always professional, responsive, available and willing to find practical solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Donald Kari
    Donald Kari

    Donald Kari

    Donald Kari brings to bear longstanding experience in electric transmission policy. His practice includes both federal and state regulatory issues as well as transactions.
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  • Donna L. Barnett
    Donna L. Barnett

    Donna L. Barnett

    Donna Barnett regularly represents her clients before the WUTC and other state agencies. She has strength handling rate cases as well as obtaining regulatory approvals.

    • Donna is a good lawyer and very responsive.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

    • Donna seeks to provide practical solutions. I appreciate her approachability and expertise in working through matters.

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  • Pamela J. Anderson
    Pamela J. Anderson

    Pamela J. Anderson

    Pamela Anderson represents a broad client base before both state and federal regulatory bodies, with notable strength in acting for utilities. Her practice also sees her handle transactional matters such as asset purchase agreements.
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  • Sheree Strom Carson
    Sheree Strom Carson

    Sheree Strom Carson

    Sheree Strom Carson frequently appears before the WUTC representing electric and natural gas utilities in regulatory proceedings, including rate cases. Her practice extends to renewable energy compliance issues.

    • Sheree is a smart, detail-oriented attorney who is efficient in moving matters forward to resolution.

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