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K&L Gates

Energy & Natural Resources

USA Guide 2026 : Washington

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K&L Gates

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Energy & Natural Resources - Washington

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates is a well-established firm with experience in energy transactions, including developments, acquisitions and investments. The firm has extensive regulatory experience, which includes state and federal capabilities, and its strengths include climate change concerns, natural gas pipeline projects and electric transmission issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates obtained an appellate win for Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County in a lawsuit against Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County.

Strengths

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  • K&L Gates has the resources and depth to work on the most complex matters.

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  • The K&L Gates attorneys we worked with were capable of handling our complex project, even though the particular agency and circumstances have been especially challenging and novel.

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  • The team is very responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth Thomas
    Elizabeth Thomas

    Elizabeth Thomas

    Elizabeth Thomas regularly represents clients with interests in power and water assets. She comes recommended for her broad capabilities, which include rate cases, permitting issues and regulatory concerns arising from corporate transactions.
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  • Kari Vander Stoep
    Kari Vander Stoep

    Kari Vander Stoep

    Kari Vander Stoep routinely acts on behalf of clients such as utilities and independent power producers in both administrative proceedings and courtroom litigation. She is notably experienced before both the WUTC and FERC.
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