Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
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Band 5
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King & Spalding LLP is recognized for advising oil and gas industry clients and public authorities on regulatory matters in connection with the development of production, storage and transportation infrastructure, with a growing presence in LNG. It frequently represents a range of clients in applications to FERC and DOE. The firm is further noted for expertise in commercial transactions and contracts across the oil and gas sector, frequently handling acquisitions, fuel supply agreements and engineering, procurement and construction contracts.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding LLP advised Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) on fuel supply matters relating to natural gas-fired generating facilities. This included advising CPV's Three Rivers Energy Center on issues relating to the potential relocation of a pipeline lateral authorized by FERC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"King & Spalding has a deep bench of experts. The firm can always find someone with the right expertise to handle matters."
"King & Spalding's service levels and responsiveness is top-notch. The wait time for a response or a path forward on any matter is very minimal."
"King & Spalding has a deep bench of experts. The firm can always find someone with the right expertise to handle matters."
"King & Spalding's service levels and responsiveness is top-notch. The wait time for a response or a path forward on any matter is very minimal."
Notable Practitioners
James Bowe Jr is highly sought after by clients in the LNG space. He has particular experience as regulatory counsel to project developments and commercial transactions.
"James' command of the agency and regulatory practice is phenomenal."
"James Bowe's thoughtful approach fully protects our interests while he advocates for the best positions possible."
"James is very knowledgeable in a very technical area of the law."
Peter Hays has expertise spanning across the oil and gas sector. He is known for representing multinational corporations and upstream producers in sale and purchase agreements and equity transactions.
"Peter Hays is a really good technical lawyer."
Stuart Zisman focuses his practice on the midstream sector. He effectively advises clients, including commodity traders and infrastructure developers on acquisitions, joint venture agreements and debt financings.
"Stuart is really commercial and savvy about the underlying business."
"Stuart Zisman provides significant industry experience when it comes to navigating complex joint venture deals."
"Stuart is huge on customer satisfaction. He is very smart and well-experienced."
"Stuart Zisman has tremendous commercial instincts."