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Latham & Watkins LLP

Offshore Energy

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Offshore Energy - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a juggernaut in the offshore energy space, skillfully guiding global clients through both the biggest-ticket transactions and most complex regulatory and litigation proceedings. Offering experienced counsel on offshore oil and gas matters and on maritime issues, the firm is particularly highlighted for its pedigree in the offshore wind space. Latham & Watkins' attorneys have advised on joint venture formation, permitting, and project development and finance work for some of the most significant offshore wind projects in the USA.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins continued to represent Sable Offshore on the company’s management of a broad suite of natural gas and oil assets located within and offshore Santa Barbara County, California, including offshore oil platforms on the Outer Continental Shelf, pipelines, and a natural gas processing facility.

Strengths

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  • Latham's ability to work through permitting and development strategies is second to none.

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  • Latham has a high level of expertise in complex matters and scale across the firm to address issues globally.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Janice Schneider
    Janice Schneider

    Janice Schneider

    Janice Schneider has decades of experience in energy and environment law working with some of the largest sector clients on high-profile offshore projects. Her clients benefit from the experience she brings as a former Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management.

    • Janice is very down to earth - she's no nonsense and very effective.

      Offshore Energy respondentUSA
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