Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 4
Chambers Review
Baker Botts L.L.P. is a very well-regarded energy firm with strength across transactional, regulatory and litigation settings. Frequently retained by oil and gas, power and investor clients who are active in energy matters. Strong in oil and gas acquisitions and sales, with particular expertise in the MLP market. Provides regulatory advice and FERC representation on pipeline and rate issues. Noted for particular abilities in FERC rulemakings. Also active in the power space, assisting traditional power, renewable energy and utility clients on a range of transactions.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts LLP advised Cabot Oil & Gas in its USD17 billion merger with Cimarex Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very capable and well versed in FERC matters."
"The Baker Botts team are extremely knowledgeable about various complex and sophisticated matters."
"The firm has a broad bench of specialists who are dedicated and practical."
"The team's knowledge base and relationships with FERC is fabulous."
"The team is very capable and well versed in FERC matters."
"The Baker Botts team are extremely knowledgeable about various complex and sophisticated matters."
"The firm has a broad bench of specialists who are dedicated and practical."
"The team's knowledge base and relationships with FERC is fabulous."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Rosenwasser has particular strengths advising on master limited partnership formation alongside his extensive experience in oil and gas transactions, including investments and M&A.
William Lamb has long-standing experience advising senior management and boards of directors on power and utility industry transactions, with considerable strengths in handling high-value mergers and strategic A&D.
"He truly understands the nuances of a regulated industry and how to build that into transactions."
Elaine Walsh has considerable experience handling high-value transactions on behalf of major electricity market clients, which include key power producers and private equity investors.
"Elaine is very smart and practical-minded."
David Applebaum leverages his experience in FERC's Office of Enforcement to assist clients with a range of regulatory matters, most notably investigations, enforcement and compliance.
"David brings a great deal of regulatory experience from his tenure at FERC which is very valuable."
"He is an excellent FERC enforcement lawyer."
"David is a tremendous practitioner. He is really smart and thoughtful."
Michael Didriksen represents investors, utilities and developers in a wealth of complex commercial matters spanning the sector, including mergers, acquisitions and retail power contracts.
"Michael knows the industry and brings knowledge and expertise."
Michael Yuffee focuses his practice on FERC and CFTC compliance as well as rulemaking proceedings and transaction approvals.
"Michael is very a strong advocate."
"He is able to turn complex issues into manageable soundbites."
"He understands the internal FERC process well and factors that into his counseling."
Erin Hopkins is noted for assisting clients in the oil and gas sector on the acquisition and sale of companies and other assets as well as mineral and royalty interests.
"He provides amazing and timely comprehensive support."
Lawrence Hall's expertise is frequently sought by publicly traded and private equity-backed oil and gas companies. He advises on a broad array of matters, including M&A and related commercial agreements. He has considerable strengths in mandates in the upstream space.
"He is an expert in oil and gas transactions and is a deal-savvy lawyer."
Emil Barth demonstrates capabilities across the power and oil and gas sectors. He is proficient handling a range of regulatory matters before FERC, pipeline rate cases and tariff issues.
Jay Ryan is co-chair of the firm's energy regulatory group. He provides expert counsel on a range of matters before FERC, with experience handling transmission, licensing and permitting matters.
"Jay has excellent FERC knowledge. He is thoughtful and strategic."
Clint Rancher has a broad transactional practice. He is noted for his strength handling M&A for upstream and midstream companies.
"Clint is very skilled and provides clear and practical advice."
Jonathan Platt has a broad transactional practice. He often acts on behalf of oil and gas exploration companies and providers in significant M&A deals.
"He really knows the industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.
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