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Jackson Walker LLP

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)

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Jackson Walker LLP

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As a leader in energy law for over 100 years, Jackson Walker is renowned for our deep understanding of the Texas regulatory landscape, strategic litigation capabilities, and commitment to advancing our clients’ business objectives in the complex and evolving electricity and oil and gas markets.

Electricity Regulatory & Litigation

Jackson Walker’s electricity attorneys represent a wide variety of market participants, including electric utilities, generators, investors, large power users, and retail electric providers. They represent and counsel electric industry participants in Texas electric regulatory matters, including contested rate proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and other state utility commissions, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and other wholesale markets, and state and federal courts.

Oil & Gas Regulatory & Litigation

Our oil and gas attorneys regularly represent major pipeline companies, energy generation firms, midstream operators, and trade associations in complex regulatory and litigation matters and proceedings. They have represented clients in proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Legislature, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other forums.

Industries (4)

  • Energy and Utilities
  • Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  • Resources and Mining
  • Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP has experience across the full range of regulatory and litigation matters involving the electricity and oil and gas market. Frequently appears in complex PUCT and ERCOT proceedings, as well as advising on regulatory concerns arising in transactions. Regularly provides due diligence support and state regulatory counsel to financing parties and project developers in power project development. Acts for transmission, generation and renewable energy clients, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Jackson Walker represented CPS Energy before the PUCT in multiple application proceedings for transmission line projects.

Strengths

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  • Jackson Walker's team has deep regulatory knowledge, solid relationships with other stakeholders, excellent advocacy skills and willingness to work on complicated structural issues spanning multiple regulatory disciplines.

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  • They have a high level of Texas gas regulatory experience and success in proceedings and negotiations.

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  • Their substantive knowledge is high and that leads them to be able to apply their skills to complex matters.

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  • The have very in-depth practice-are knowledge and excellent responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Meghan Griffiths
    Band 1Meghan Griffiths

    Meghan Griffiths

    Meghan Griffiths regularly advises clients on ERCOT matters, regulatory proceedings pertaining to project development and administrative proceedings before the PUCT.
    • Meghan is wonderful.

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    • Megan advocates fiercely for her clients.

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  • Band 2Amy Baird
    Band 2Amy Baird

    Amy Baird

    Amy Baird is deeply experienced in handling matters in front of the Railroad Commission of Texas and regulatory bodies in neighboring states. Baird stands out due to her representation of large gas marketing companies.
    • Amy is one of the best lawyers in the business serving her clients in gas regulatory proceedings in Texas.

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  • Band 2Kirk Rasmussen
    Band 2Kirk Rasmussen

    Kirk Rasmussen

    Kirk Rasmussen handles a broad range of regulatory proceedings including rulemakings and contested rate case actions. He also manages compliance counseling for significant power sector clients.
    • Kirk is very smart and very aggressive.

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    • Kirk has a strong background in Texas electric utility matters, especially on the regulated utility side.

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  • Up and ComingRichard Howell
    Up and ComingRichard Howell

    Richard Howell

    Richard Howell is an up-and-coming trial lawyer with expertise as a litigator in the energy space. He ably turns his hand to representing clients in contentious RRC hearings.

    • He is a smart guy who stays on top of industry issues and a very capable lawyer.

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    Meghan Griffiths

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    Amy Baird

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    Richard Howell

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