Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 5
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+1 713 220 4200Chambers Review
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. Enjoys a fine track record for its work in midstream and upstream oil and gas transactions, acting for private equity firms and energy companies. Further noted for expertise in electricity financings.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters in connection with a SEC-registered offering of EUR1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of The Southern Company Series 2021B 1.875% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hunton has thoughtful and knowledgeable attorneys who are extremely responsive and commercially aware."
"Hunton has thoughtful and knowledgeable attorneys who are extremely responsive and commercially aware."
Notable Practitioners
Emmett Ellis leverages his expertise to handle complex transactions on behalf of energy companies and investment banks.
"He's a very fine lawyer."
Michael Fitzpatrick has significant experience handling capital markets transactions across the power sector, frequently acting for both issuers and underwriters.
"Michael is a best-in-class attorney and adviser, and is a pleasure to work with."
"He is a wonderful lawyer and very experienced."
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.
Peter O'Brien is a strong choice for clients in both domestic and international capital markets matters.
"Peter is very commercial and solutions-oriented."
"He is an excellent practitioner who is very knowledgeable."
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 handles regulatory issues pertaining to liquids and is frequently sought to advise on compliance and FERC proceedings.
"Shemin possesses a great amount of expertise and is very knowledgeable."
"She is very good at managing complex issues."
Adam O'Brian regularly represents his underwriter clients in SEC-registered offerings, focusing his practice in the power and utility markets.
Brendan Harney frequently assists underwriters and issuers in SEC-registered offerings in the electric utility space.
Patrick Jamieson routinely assists on public and private securities offerings in the energy space.