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Provided by Bracewell LLP

Bracewell is consistently found at the forefront of the energy value chain. We have been instrumental in helping our clients build new infrastructure to transport natural gas, protect the intellectual property needed to discover and refine oil, or create new financial structures for renewables.

  • Investment in Power and Renewables: We strategically invested in our power practice. We added nine lateral partners to our global energy team within the last 12 months, including four lawyers with significant experience in the renewable energy sector.
  • Distress Energy Market: We are representing various parties in bankruptcy proceedings involving energy companies, including Kinder Morgan, Enbridge, TC Energy, Natixis and Wells Fargo.
  • Energy Litigation: We successfully represented Apache Corporation against Apollo Exploration LLC in one of the most significant oil and gas cases in the last several years and also represented Apache in industry-leading arbitration regarding royalty ownership, pollution, class actions, oil and gas co-tenancies and lease terminations. In addition, we are defending Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC, Kinder Morgan, Inc. and Permian Highway Pipeline LLC in multiple federal lawsuits.
  • Energy Regulatory: In Q4 2019 and H1 2020, we guided Phillips 66 Partners through the regulatory process of commencing service on the Gray Oak Pipeline. The pipeline went into service in April 2020.

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bracewell LLP is a leading firm with highly impressive expertise across the energy arena, particularly esteemed for its ability within the oil and gas regulatory space.It offers excellent capability in FERC and CFTC investigations, as well as representation of pipeline clients in FERC rate, tariff and jurisdictional matters. The firm is also able to assist large utility clients, transmission owners and private equity investors on regulatory power matters, along with electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. It is frequently seen on big-ticket transactions in both the power and the oil and gas space, handling matters for clients ranging from electric utilities and merchant transmission owners to upstream exploration companies and refineries.

Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell LLP represented Kinder Morgan owned El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline and Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company in parallel FERC investigations regarding their respective transportation rates.

Strengths

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"Bracewell houses premier natural gas regulatory lawyers."

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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"The Bracewell team has an excellent knowledge base."

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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"Bracewell's strengths are in its responsiveness and the team's ability to come up with practical solutions."

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Hood
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Catherine Hood
1
Band 1
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 wonderful practitioner. She has a long history in this space and is extremely knowledgeable."
"She is very collaborative, collegial, responsive and easy to work with."
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Catherine McCarthy
1
Catherine McCarthy
1
Band 1
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 has vast experience in this space."
"Catherine is phenomenal. She gives very practical advice that is always timely."
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Eugene R Elrod
1
Eugene R Elrod
1
Band 1
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.
"Eugene has deep institutional knowledge of FERC."
"He is responsive, business-minded and a true subject matter expert."
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G Alan Rafte
1
G Alan Rafte
1
Band 1
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.
"Alan is extremely capable. He really knows the energy industry well."
"He is very customer-focused."
"Alan is very responsive and he has a wealth of information."
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J. Anthony Terrell
1
J. Anthony Terrell
1
Band 1
Anthony Terrell provides issuers, underwriters and purchasers with expertise across debt, equity and hybrid securities as well as M&A and corporate restructurings.
"He is extremely knowledgeable."
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Mark K Lewis
1
Mark K Lewis
1
Band 1
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 incredibly knowledgeable of the legal space but he also keeps client concerns and goals at the forefront of his counsel and work."
"Mark is extremely strategic and business-minded."
"He has so much experience in the area he can give useful and practical advice."
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Todd W Eckland
1
Todd W Eckland
1
Band 1
Todd Eckland expertly handles the full spectrum of financial offerings on behalf of agents, purchasers and underwriters.
"Todd is brilliant. He is extremely sharp."
"He is highly commercial and responsive."
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D Kirk Morgan II
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D Kirk Morgan II
2
Band 2
Kirk Morgan II frequently serves as federal regulatory counsel to oil and gas projects, advising on a range of related agreements and FERC proceedings.
"Kirk is incredibly responsive and always provides creative solutions to complex issues."
"Kirk is very practical in his advice."
"He's is responsive, thorough and thoughtful."
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Ryan S Holcomb
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Ryan S Holcomb
2
Band 2
Ryan Holcomb has notable expertise in negotiating power purchase agreements, sales and acquisitions involving both traditional and renewable power assets. He is a popular choice for private equity funds investing in the power sector.
"Ryan is great to work with. He provides solid, practical advice and manages matters well."
"He is one of the most thoughtful lawyers and his client service is top-notch."
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W James McAnelly III
2
W James McAnelly III
2
Band 2
James McAnelly III 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.
"James has an incredible breadth of knowledge of transactions."
"I could not recommend James more highly for his client service, expertise and efficiency."
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Deanna E King
3
Deanna E King
3
Band 3
Deanna King is frequently called on by major power sector companies to provide regulatory compliance and commercial advice as well as to assist with proceedings before FERC and the CFTC.
"Deanna is able to articulate the most nuanced and complex concepts."
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Austin Lee
4
Austin Lee
4
Band 4
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 is very sharp, thorough and commercial."
"He has great attention to detail and he is very responsive."
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Jason Jean
4
Jason Jean
4
Band 4
Jason Jean has a notable practice representing energy clients in high-value transactions, including the sale of midstream assets and joint venture agreements.
"He is very sharp, he understands his clients very well and he is responsive."
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Molly E Butkus
4
Molly E Butkus
4
Band 4
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.
"Molly is very commercial and engaged with her clients."
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George Fatula
5
George Fatula
5
Band 5
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 works well with clients. He has a thorough understanding of the energy space."
"He is very experienced and knowledgeable."
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Michael W Brooks
5
Michael W Brooks
5
Band 5
Michael Brooks has a wealth of regulatory expertise and is frequently retained to advise on internal compliance reviews.
"Michael consistently delivers thoughtful guidance, including awareness of developing behaviors and trends."
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Michelle Boudreaux
5
Band 5
Michelle Boudreaux is an experienced and a widely esteemed practitioner. She offers FERC advice to owners of natural gas and liquids pipelines. She routinely provides counsel on transactions and major project developments.
"Michelle is an experienced and practical attorney that delivers timely and helpful advice."
"She is extremely knowledgeable."
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Parker A Lee
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Parker A Lee
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Up and Coming
Parker Lee focuses his practice on handling transactions in the energy space. He has strength representing investors in the acquisition of oil and gas assets.
"Parker is very sharp and knowledgeable."
"Parker ensures our needs and concerns are prioritized and he provides attentive service that greatly contributes to our achievements."
"The quality of Parker's work is consistently excellent."
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Energy: Electricity (Finance)
Catherine Hood
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Catherine Hood
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Band 1
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J. Anthony Terrell
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J. Anthony Terrell
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Band 1
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Todd W Eckland
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Todd W Eckland
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Band 1
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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
Catherine McCarthy
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Catherine McCarthy
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Band 1
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Deanna E King
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Deanna E King
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Energy: Electricity (Transactional)
Ryan S Holcomb
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Ryan S Holcomb
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Eugene R Elrod
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Eugene R Elrod
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Band 1
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Mark K Lewis
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Mark K Lewis
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Band 1
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D Kirk Morgan II
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D Kirk Morgan II
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George Fatula
5
George Fatula
5
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Michael W Brooks
5
Michael W Brooks
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5
Michelle Boudreaux
5
Band 5
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
G Alan Rafte
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G Alan Rafte
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W James McAnelly III
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W James McAnelly III
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Band 2
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Austin Lee
4
Austin Lee
4
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Jason Jean
4
Jason Jean
4
Band 4
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Molly E Butkus
4
Molly E Butkus
4
Band 4
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Parker A Lee
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Parker A Lee
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Up and Coming
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