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Bracewell LLP

Offshore Energy

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With more than 70 percent of the firm’s lawyers dedicating all or a majority of their time to energy-related services, Bracewell has one of the largest dedicated energy teams in the United States. We advise clients on innovative projects and transactions, including cutting-edge work in offshore energy. Bracewell provides a truly comprehensive offshore energy offering with market-leading transactional, projects, regulatory, finance and tax lawyers who have decades of experience representing stakeholders in developing offshore wind and offshore oil and gas projects.

We represent diverse participants in the offshore wind sector, including global financial institutions, private equity funds, developers and other investors, manufacturers and contractors. We handle every aspect of developing utility-scale offshore wind projects in the United States. In addition, we have a long history of advising clients on diverse offshore oil and gas transactions, most notably in the Gulf of Mexico. We have deep experience across upstream and midstream offshore energy sectors – from initial acquisitions and financing – to exploration and production, litigation and regulatory matters, bankruptcies, and the decommissioning of offshore assets. 

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Offshore Energy - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bracewell LLP houses an accomplished group that frequently represents a diverse client base of midstream companies, financial institutions and manufacturers in offshore wind and oil and gas matters. Bracewell's attorneys are experienced with joint ventures and market entry, along with financings of major offshore energy projects. The team is also noted for its strength in guiding clients through the evolving federal regulatory landscape.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell continued to act as chief outside counsel to Equinor Wind, leading advice on federal permitting for the Empire Wind 1 and Empire Wind 2 offshore wind projects. Bracewell also assisted the client with its response to the Trump Administration's Stop Work Order that it issued for Equinor's wind projects.

Strengths

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  • The law firm has a strong awareness and familiarity with the nascent development of federal offshore wind regulatory matters.

    Offshore Energy respondentUSA

  • Bracewell understands and explains the legal issues and bridges the gap between the legal side and business side.

    Offshore Energy respondentUSA

  • Bracewell's keen insight into relevant agencies and how they operate has been invaluable in helping us navigate a very difficult regulatory environment.

    Offshore Energy respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Ewing
    Kevin Ewing

    Kevin Ewing

    Kevin Ewing is a go-to attorney with experience in offshore wind as long as the sector is old, having advised on some of the most ground-breaking projects in the space. His clients benefit from his broad environmental and energy knowledge and his particular expertise in permitting work. He regularly works with the largest sector clients to guide them through complex regulatory proceedings.

    • Kevin is considered the best in offshore permitting.

      Offshore Energy respondentUSA

    • Kevin is an absolutely brilliant lawyer - the best of the best. He's been involved in the industry since it arrived in the US. You would be hard pressed to find another lawyer who understands the intricacies of projects as well as Kevin.

      Offshore Energy respondentUSA
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  • Tyler Johnson
    Tyler Johnson

    Tyler Johnson

    Tyler Johnson is a go-to for offshore wind development and permitting. He has extensive experience working with clients operating in the Northwest and Western United States.

    • He has an impressive understanding of politics and the regulatory environment with which the industry is now faced.

      Offshore Energy respondentUSA
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  • Danielle Varnell
    Danielle Varnell

    Danielle Varnell

    Danielle Varnell is a transactional attorney commended for her work in connection with large generation and storage projects across the energy sector. She is particularly highlighted for her work on joint venture structuring and financing arrangements for companies entering the offshore wind space.
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