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Energy: Electricity (Transactional) - USA
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Band 4
What the team is known for

McGuireWoods LLP possesses significant strengths across regulatory work in the power space. Maintains a robust FERC enforcement practice that counts many of the leading utilities as clients. Noted for work on regulatory compliance and market manipulation litigation. Also offers a highly knowledgeable regional transmission organization team that focuses on representing clients on market structure and rate issues. Particular strength in relation to cost allocation and compensation issues. Further recognized for advising on power sector transactions and wider corporate strategy for public utilities, independent power producers and investors.

Work highlights

McGuireWoods LLP co-represented 17 companies in obtaining regulatory approval for a new intrahour energy market covering much of the Southeastern US. This included the development of the regulatory strategy and approval filings at FERC.

Notable practitioners

Joanne Katsantonis advises public utilities, independent power producers and investors on a broad array of transactions and broader corporate strategy. "Joanne gives clear practical advice that has business application."

Noel Symons has considerable expertise in the full range of regulatory matters concerning RTO markets, including reliability must run issues and cost allocation. "He has a wealth of FERC regulatory knowledge to draw upon." "Noel has comprehensive knowledge of the federal energy regulatory system and provides expert guidance on complex questions."

Todd Mullins leverages his past experience at FERC to advise clients on a broad range of enforcement and compliance matters. "He is a subject matter expert."

Brian Kelly is chair of the firm's energy industry team power practice. He has a strong track record representing electric utilities, infrastructure companies and independent power producers in a range of transactions. "He is a very good adviser and a great resource." "Brian has strong legal, technical and commercial expertise."

Julia English routinely acts as regulatory counsel on transactions concerning power generation and transmission assets. She frequently represents her clients before FERC.

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Noel Symons
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Todd Mullins
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David Connelly
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Julia English
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Energy: Electricity (Transactional)

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Joanne Katsantonis
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Brian Kelly
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Band 3