Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

Hillary Holmes has a strong track record for acting for oil & gas companies across a variety of corporate transactions. Alongside her recognized strength in capital market transactions, she is also acclaimed for her corporate M&A work and asset A&D practice.

"Hillary is a very good technical lawyer."

"She handles very complicated matters."

Michael Darden has tremendous expertise in oil and gas sector M&A and is frequently called on to handle major domestic and international transactions on behalf of prominent industry players.

"Michael is a very experienced and extremely knowledgable lawyer."

"He is a phenomenal talent."

Peter Hanlon has long-standing experience assisting clients with complex financing arrangements including securities offerings. He handles financings involving conventional power and renewables assets.

Michael De Voe Piazza advises private equity investors and oil and gas companies on M&A as well as corporate, acquisition and development financing.

"Michael is a super sharp lawyer. He is perfect for complex transactions."

"He is an excellent lawyer."

Nicholas Politan is equally adept in wind, solar and traditional power transactions, acting for operators, developers and investors on M&A and financings. He adroitly handles both domestic transactions and those with cross-border elements.

"Nicholas is an amazing talent."

"He is hard-working and efficient."

Rahul Vashi handles all types of oil and gas sector work, including high-value mergers and sale and purchase agreements.

"Rahul is amongst the most talented, creative and commercially astute lawyers with whom I have ever worked."

"Rahul is a very strong and practical lawyer."

"He is super responsive. He goes above and beyond for clients."

William Hollaway ably handles a range of issues across the electricity sector, including cost allocation matters for transmission owners, power generators and private equity investors. He has additional strength in assisting with FERC approval for project development and commercial transactions.

"William's approach to strategic thinking is very good."

Victoria Lauterbach of Foley Hoag LLP assists electric utilities with various complaints before FERC. She has notable experience representing MISO Transmission Owners in rate and tariff matters.

"Victoria is very responsive and proactive."

"Victoria Lauterbach has extensive knowledge regarding FERC compliance, but her commercial savvy and excellent drafting and negotiating skills allow her to be effective on a broad range of matters including energy transactions and commercial disputes."