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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Hunton’s energy and infrastructure practice advises sponsors, lenders, investors, independent power producers, government agencies, and other project participants on the development, acquisition, and financing of capital-intensive energy projects (including a substantial portion of the wind and solar projects that are financed in the United States). Hunton has a deep bench of attorneys with decades of experience representing clients on transportation, water and sewer, telecommunications, mining, nuclear, and other infrastructure projects across the US, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

In addition, the firm regularly advises on the formation of wholesale market energy systems, capital markets, and commercial and structured financings and public-private partnerships. The firm’s lawyers represent clients through an effective, multidisciplinary approach that offers a broad range of experience in financing, tax, environmental and land use, FERC and energy regulation, project development, and real estate, allowing the firm to provide seamless representation across the life of project.

Industries (8)

  • Energy Regulation
  • Energy Litigation
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pipeline
  • Natural Gas
  • Power and Utilities Capital Markets
  • Public Finance
  • Electricity

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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 represented the underwriter in connection with an SEC-registered offering by CenterPoint Energy of 9,754,194 of its Common Stock for gross proceeds of approximately $250 million.

Strengths

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  • The team has a depth of knowledge and great advice as it relates to market-best practices.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Adam O'Brian
    Band 1Adam O'Brian

    Adam O'Brian

    Adam O'Brian regularly represents his underwriter clients in SEC-registered offerings, focusing his practice in the power and utility markets.
    • Adam is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and great to work with.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA
  • Band 1Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr
    Band 1Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr

    Michael F Fitzpatrick Jr

    Michael Fitzpatrick Jr has significant experience handling capital markets transactions across the power sector, frequently acting for both issuers and underwriters.
  • Band 1Michael O'Leary
    Band 1Michael O'Leary

    Michael O'Leary

    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.
  • Band 1Peter O'Brien
    Band 1Peter O'Brien

    Peter O'Brien

    Peter O'Brien is a strong choice for clients in both domestic and international capital markets matters.
  • Band 1Steven Friend
    Band 1Steven Friend

    Steven Friend

    Steven Friend specializes in energy and utility industry financing. He has stellar expertise in assisting issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings.
  • Band 2Brendan Harney
    Band 2Brendan Harney

    Brendan Harney

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

  • Band 2Patrick Jamieson
    Band 2Patrick Jamieson

    Patrick Jamieson

    Patrick Jamieson routinely handles public and private securities offerings in the energy space. He has experience representing both issuer and underwriter clients.

  • Band 3Shemin Proctor
    Band 3Shemin Proctor

    Shemin Proctor

    Shemin Proctor handles regulatory issues pertaining to liquids and is frequently sought after to advise on compliance and FERC proceedings.
    • Shemin does excellent work and is very knowledgeable.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA
  • Band 4John Lee Shepherd Jr
    Band 4John Lee Shepherd Jr

    John Lee Shepherd Jr

    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.

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