Chambers Review

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Energy: Electricity (Finance) - USA - Nationwide
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a robust oil and gas regulatory and litigation team providing clients with high-quality representation before FERC and the DOE. The firm enjoys a fine track record for its work in midstream and upstream oil and gas transactions, acting for private equity firms and energy companies. It is also further noted for expertise in electricity financings.

Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Barclays Capital, among others, as initial purchasers on NextEra Energy Partners's offering of $500 million of 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emmett (Bud) Ellis
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Emmett (Bud) Ellis
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Senior Statespeople

Emmett Ellis leverages his expertise to handle complex transactions on behalf of energy companies and investment banks.

Adam O'Brian
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Adam O'Brian
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Band 1

Adam O'Brian regularly represents his underwriter clients in SEC-registered offerings, focusing his practice in the power and utility markets.

Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr
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Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr
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Band 1

Michael Fitzpatrick Jr has significant experience handling capital markets transactions across the power sector, frequently acting for both issuers and underwriters.

Michael O'Leary
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Michael O'Leary
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Band 1

Michael O'Leary frequently advises major oil and gas clients on sophisticated domestic and international M&A as well as corporate securities matters, including IPOs, debt and equity offerings.

"Michael is an outstanding lawyer."

Peter O'Brien
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Peter O'Brien
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Band 1

Peter O'Brien is a strong choice for clients in both domestic and international capital markets matters.

"Peter is a consummate professional."

"He is a top-notch lawyer."

"He has a deep reservoir of knowledge."

Steven Friend
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Steven Friend
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Band 1

Steven Friend specializes in energy and utility industry financing. He has stellar expertise in assisting issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings.

Shemin Proctor
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Shemin Proctor
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Band 4

Shemin Proctor handles regulatory issues pertaining to liquids and is frequently sought after to advise on compliance and FERC proceedings.

"Shemin is very knowledgeable."

John Lee Shepherd Jr
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John Lee Shepherd Jr
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Band 5

John Lee Shepherd Jr has an impressive practice that involves advising on FERC litigation and enforcement matters. He is notably adept at advising transmission owners.

"John has a laser-like focus on cases and his knowledge is incredible."

Brendan Harney
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Brendan Harney
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Up and Coming

Brendan Harney frequently assists underwriters and issuers in SEC-registered offerings in the electric utility space.

"Brendan does a great job at organizing incredibly complex matters."

"He is very solid and responsive."

Patrick Jamieson
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Patrick Jamieson
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Up and Coming

Patrick Jamieson routinely assists on public and private securities offerings in the energy space.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Energy: Electricity (Finance)

Emmett (Bud) Ellis
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Emmett (Bud) Ellis
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Senior Statespeople
Adam O'Brian
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Adam O'Brian
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Band 1
Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr
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Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr
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Band 1
Peter O'Brien
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Peter O'Brien
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Band 1
Steven Friend
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Steven Friend
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Band 1
Brendan Harney
U
Brendan Harney
U
Up and Coming
Patrick Jamieson
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Patrick Jamieson
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Up and Coming
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

John Lee Shepherd Jr
5
John Lee Shepherd Jr
5
Band 5
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

Shemin Proctor
4
Shemin Proctor
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Band 4
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

Michael O'Leary
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Michael O'Leary
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Band 1