Energy: Electricity (Finance)

Catherine Hood is a leading practitioner in energy and utility sector finance and frequently advises underwriters, issuers and investors on complex debt and equity transactions.

"Catherine is a top-notch industry expert. She is up to date on all existing and new issues in the industry."

"She is very detail-oriented and a great problem solver."

Catherine McCarthy is notable for her expertise in project and transaction approvals as well as rate, tariff and sale matters before FERC. She also provides day-to-day regulatory and commercial advice for key clients.

"Catherine is an excellent lawyer."

"She understands her clients' risk profile and proactively helps manage and mitigate that risk."

Eugene Elrod possesses significant expertise in advising pipeline owners and developers in a broad array of FERC matters and regulatory issues, including rate-setting disputes, project permitting and transaction approval.

"He is always focused on delivering what the client needs and produces impeccable legal work."

"He is a very dedicated advocate for his clients."

"He has encyclopedic knowledge on pipeline cases."

Alan Rafte has significant expertise spanning gas and liquids pipeline transactions, with a particular focus on the upstream and midstream sectors. He has further capabilities advising on DrillCo financing.

"He is very knowledgeable and provides an exceptional service."

Anthony Terrell provides issuers, underwriters and purchasers with expertise across debt, equity and hybrid securities as well as M&A and corporate restructurings.

"Anthony is very knowledgeable and thorough in his work."

"He is extremely experienced in this space and he is very efficient."

Mark Lewis specializes in advising companies and joint ventures in the midstream space on a broad range of regulatory matters, particularly pipeline project approvals and related operational issues.

"Mark is a great lawyer. He is very knowledgeable of the energy industry as a whole, as well as the regulatory laws and current FERC landscape."

Todd Eckland expertly handles the full spectrum of financial offerings on behalf of agents, purchasers and underwriters.

"Todd has great knowledge and is very detail-oriented."

"He knows the electric utility industry well."

Kirk Morgan frequently serves as federal regulatory counsel to oil and gas projects, advising on a range of related agreements and FERC proceedings.

"Kirk is an excellent business lawyer and is particularly strong in the area of natural gas pipeline regulation."

"He is able to provide both technical and practical advice."

"He is a talented expert in his field."

Ryan Holcomb has notable expertise in negotiating power purchase agreements, sales and acquisitions involving both traditional and renewable power assets.

"Ryan is very thorough and smart - he really knows the market."

James McAnelly offers a wealth of expertise in the upstream space spanning acquisitions and investments involving exploration, production and storage properties. He is also active in bankruptcy proceedings.

"He is very commercially driven and works around issues to get the best results for everyone."

Deanna King is frequently called on by major power sector companies to provide regulatory compliance and commercial advice as well as assist with proceedings before FERC and the CFTC.

"Deanna is a brilliant attorney and an excellent writer."

Austin Lee is recognized for his representation of oil and gas exploration companies and private equity clients on a range of deals. He has a particular focus on joint venture agreements and asset exchange transactions.

"Austin understands the issues and how to prioritize them. He works extremely diligently and is detail-oriented."

Jason Jean has a notable practice representing energy clients in high-value transactions, including the sale of midstream assets and joint venture agreements.

"Jason is very practical and efficient."

Molly Butkus acts on behalf of natural gas clients on a range of transactions, including the sale and divestiture of assets. She has particular experience in the water-gathering and disposal area.

George Fatula frequently acts as regulatory counsel in the context of pipeline construction. He also manages a range of commercial agreements, notably including joint ventures.

"George is extremely responsive and produces excellent work product."

Michael Brooks has a wealth of regulatory expertise and is frequently retained to advise on internal compliance reviews.

"Michael has a nice rapport with the regulators and is a very effective lawyer."

"Michael is creative, thoughtful and extremely strong on commercial awareness."

Annie Cook's regulatory practice is focused in the oil and gas space. She is particularly noted for her expertise in pipeline safety matters."