Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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

"Catherine's advice is very practical."

"Catherine Little has deep knowledge of PHMSA regulations."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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 is easy to work with and thoughtful."

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."