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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

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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 (9)

  • Energy Regulation
  • Oil, Gas, and LNG
  • Pipeline
  • Power and Utilities Capital Markets
  • Energy Transition
  • Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy and Clean Power
  • National Security
  • Electricity

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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP ably represents utilities and other power sector clients across a variety of regulatory proceedings including rate cases, permitting and enforcement actions. Regularly appears before the PUCT and other administrative bodies.

Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP continued to represent Oncor Electric Delivery Company before the TPUC and RRC on matters including contested rate cases and issues connected to the post-Uri reforms and regulatory implementation.

Strengths

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  • The firm is extremely knowledgeable about Texas electricity regulatory matters, practical and highly responsive to clients.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
  • They have a really good team, a deep bench and they do a good job coordinating so nothing gets dropped.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Myles Reynolds
    Band 2Myles Reynolds

    Myles Reynolds

    Myles Reynolds represents large electric utilities in rate cases and other proceedings before the PUCT. He also advises on regulatory compliance for commercial transactions and ongoing operations.
    • An outstanding attorney, Myles is very knowledgeable about the Texas electricity market and great at providing practical legal advice.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
  • Band 2Tab Urbantke
    Band 2Tab Urbantke

    Tab Urbantke

    Tab Urbantke regularly represents clients at the PUCT in approval proceedings, licensing issues and rate cases.
    • Tab is an outstanding lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable about the nuances and regulations of the Texas electric market. He is highly responsive and provides legal advice that is also practical and business-oriented.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingLauren Freeland
    Up and ComingLauren Freeland

    Lauren Freeland

    Lauren Freeland is an up-and-coming practitioner held in high regard by her clients and peers for her handling of PUCT proceedings. She regularly acts on behalf of vertically integrated utilities.
    • Lauren is an outstanding attorney. She is knowledgeable and very responsive.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (3)

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    Myles Reynolds

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

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    Tab Urbantke

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

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    Lauren Freeland

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

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