Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA
What the team is known for
Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler is an oil regulatory boutique comprising a number of highly experienced practitioners. Excels in pipeline work, predominantly on the liquids transportation side. Offers pipeline owners a fantastically deep understanding of how best to manage FERC and state regulatory issues. Noted for excellent capability in pipeline ratemaking and appellate matters before the DC Circuit. Continues to develop a strong natural gas pipeline offering, acting in both interstate and intrastate regulatory matters.
Strengths
"They are absolutely amazing."
Work highlights
Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler represented West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company and Permian Express Partners in applications to FERC seeking market-based ratemaking authority for the transportation of crude oil from the Permian Basin and other origin markets to destination markets in the Gulf Coast and Tyler, Texas.
Notable practitioners
Charles Caldwell has considerable experience representing pipeline owners in a wide range of FERC proceedings, particularly those concerning tariffs and rates of return as well as advising on related appeals.
"He has a lot of institutional knowledge." "He is very effective in hearings." "He is an outstanding lawyer on FERC regulation of oil pipelines."
Amy Hoff concentrates her practice in the crude oil and refined products space. She is particularly adept at representing clients in rate litigation proceedings before FERC.
Elizabeth Kohlhausen has considerable experience advising liquids pipeline owners and operators on regulatory compliance and FERC proceedings, including rate cases.
"She is a really good lawyer."
Deborah Repman has notable experience handling a range of liquids pipeline matters, including disputes over tariffs, rates and federal rulemaking.