Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA
What the team is known for
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP advises utilities, transmission owners and independent power producers on a host of regulatory issues. Offers notable strength in rate proceedings before FERC and the CPUC, as well as in investigations and enforcement actions.
Strengths
"The team offers superb analytical skills, problem solving and written advocacy."
Work highlights
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP represented the California ISO in regulatory proceedings before FERC in connection with revisions to the priorities for use of the electric grid controlled by the California ISO during constrained system conditions.
Notable practitioners
Sean Atkins has a wealth of experience in regulatory matters pertaining to wholesale power markets, including market expansion and rate calculation. "Sean provides strategic and tactical advice."
Michael Kunselman has a varied power side practice, acting for major utilities, renewable companies and ISOs in proceedings before FERC. He is well versed handling formula transmission rate cases. "Michael is a very thorough and detail-oriented attorney." "Michael has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills."
