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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
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K&L Gates acted as principal counsel to the PJM Transmission Owners in negotiations with PJM Interconnection, the RTO, in modifying its 2006 Consolidated Transmission Owners Agreement.
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K&L Gates is well-connected in the industry and always give very comprehensive advice. The team are flexible and available as well as highly attentive to the needs of the client.
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobalK&L Gates have an exceptional, detailed knowledge of federal power rules and regulations. The firm provides valuable insight on industry regulatory changes.
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobalThey are receptive, timely and have specific knowledge. They are responsive and available with quick turnaround times.
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal
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Band 4 David L Wochner
David Wochner is well thought of for his practice relating to LNG. He can be often found in front of FERC handling significant project authorization matters and in front of the Department of Energy in respect of natural gas export matters. Band 4 Band 4 Donald Kaplan
Donald Kaplan's regulatory expertise is frequently sought after by transmission owners and other industry clients, particularly concerning costs and rate calculations. Donald has a wealth of knowledge.
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Band 4 Band 4 Kimberly Frank
Kimberly Frank's practice sees her represent electric cooperatives and other power companies at FERC. Her expertise includes compliance issues and rate cases. Kimberly has strong knowledge of the industry and is responsive and timely. She is also a strategic thinker.
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobalKimberly is a very good lawyer, detailed, calm and thought out. She is a FERC strategic problem-solver; takes a business problem that has a regulatory thorn and provides options.
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobalHer work product and legal and strategic advice are exceptional and her industry knowledge and legal acumen is profoundly extensive.
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Ranked Individuals at K&L Gates (3)
USA
Donald Kaplan
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
View profile Kimberly Frank
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
View profile David L Wochner
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
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K&L Gates has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources
Location: Washington
View department profile for USA 2026Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources
Location: Pennsylvania
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