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Chambers Review

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

2

Band 2

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.

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Work Highlights

Bracewell LLP advised Targa Resources on regulatory and commercial issues arising from Targa's planned expansion of its Grand Prix Pipeline.

Strengths

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Bracewell has a very seasoned legal team in the energy sector.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Bracewell has a strong background in the energy sector. The team are very detail-oriented and respond in a timely fashion.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

The attorneys move quickly to assist in developing and implementing strategies to address issues as they arise. They are also adept at identifying issues and paths to address before problems arise.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Bracewell has a very seasoned legal team in the energy sector.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Bracewell has a strong background in the energy sector. The team are very detail-oriented and respond in a timely fashion.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

The attorneys move quickly to assist in developing and implementing strategies to address issues as they arise. They are also adept at identifying issues and paths to address before problems arise.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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1

Annie Cook

1

Band 1

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

Annie takes time to understand desired client outcome and develop a strategy that will achieve it. She is extremely knowledgeable of the PHMSA regulations.

1

Catherine D Little

1

Band 1

Catherine Little is well-regarded for her strength in PHSMA matters. She represents clients with oil and gas pipeline and LNG assets.

Catherine's professionalism, expertise and ability to deliver results makes her one of the go-to attorneys in this field of practice.

Catherine Little is a true leader in the field of pipeline safety. I value her ability to anticipate challenges and guide the process to a favorable solution. Her depth of industry knowledge and communication skills inspire confidence.

1

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.

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.

She is a strong leader and respected across the Bar.

1

D Kirk Morgan II

1

Band 1

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 has an outstanding blend of regulatory acumen, transactional expertise and relational equity. He is a tenacious problem solver and has a tremendous demeanor.

It is a true pleasure to work with Kirk. He is available at any time to assist with questions and provides an excellent work product.

Kirk is very quick at getting to the heart of the matter and drilling down on the issues.

Kirk is knowledgeable and stays up to date with the latest issues.

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 a calm and disarming demeanor but still advocates with zeal. He is well-versed in all facets of energy law and is a great problem-solver. He's a lawyer anyone would be glad to have in their corner.

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.

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.

2

J. Anthony Terrell

2

Band 2

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

He has exceptional experience and talent.

2

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.

2

Todd W Eckland

2

Band 2

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

Todd is terrific counsel who is very in tune with the business.

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.

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 exceptional on all fronts.

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.

5

Jason Jean

5

Band 5

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

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 is sound on his technical knowledge, is always responsive and timely and is able to translate legal advice in a way that even commercial people can understand.

5

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's advice reflects not only legal expertise but also commercial insight.

Mandi Moroz

Associates to watch

Mandi Moroz's practice sees her routinely advise clients in a range of PHSMA related regulatory matters.

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USA - Nationwide

Energy: Electricity (Finance)

1

Catherine Hood

1

Band 1

2

J. Anthony Terrell

2

Band 2

2

Todd W Eckland

2

Band 2

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

1

Catherine McCarthy

1

Band 1

3

Deanna E King

3

Band 3

5

Michael W Brooks

5

Band 5

Energy: Electricity (Transactional)

2

Ryan S Holcomb

2

Band 2

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

1

D Kirk Morgan II

1

Band 1

1

Eugene R Elrod

1

Band 1

1

Mark K Lewis

1

Band 1

5

Michael W Brooks

5

Band 5

5

Michelle Boudreaux

5

Band 5

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

1

G Alan Rafte

1

Band 1

2

W James McAnelly III

2

Band 2

4

Austin Lee

4

Band 4

5

Jason Jean

5

Band 5

Energy: PHMSA Specialists

1

Annie Cook

1

Band 1

1

Catherine D Little

1

Band 1

Mandi Moroz

Associates to watch