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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a market-leading and impressively broad-based group with recognized ability across the full range of energy sectors. It is best known as one of the strongest and deepest nuclear regulatory teams in the country, frequently handling the largest and most complex of matters for utilities. The firm also offers clients a strong regulatory power practice with extensive capabilities in compliance and enforcement matters before FERC. It is noted for expertise in regulatory matters for oil and gas clients and extensive administrative and appellate litigation capabilities too. The firm supplements its sector-spanning regulatory expertise with broad capabilities in the acquisition, sale and financing of conventional and renewable power assets.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advised General Electric and GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas with respect to the sale of the Vallecitos Nuclear Energy Center in California and the Morris Operation in Illinois.

Strengths

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Their energy practice has the ability and legal expertise to handle a wide range of issues and topics that require deep experience.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

The Morgan Lewis team is incredibly proactive during transactions.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Morgan Lewis have top-notch expertise with years of experience navigating the nuclear regulatory industry in the US, and provide legal and sound advice based on experience and well-reasoned analysis.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Morgan Lewis has a great team of lawyers who are responsive, knowledgeable, and provide thoughtful and practical legal advice. They are great partners and I appreciate all of their skills and talents.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

The firm's strengths are their global reach and subject matter depth. The firm is always available and client-focused on providing timely and on-point responses and solutions.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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John G Klauberg
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John G Klauberg
1
Band 1
John Klauberg centers his highly acclaimed power market practice around mergers, acquisitions and sales as well as joint venture agreements, with a particular focus on representing utilities.

John is extremely knowledgeable on all things regarding energy transactions. He is highly skilled and always delivers sound and solid advice.

John has tremendous experience.

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Kimberly Reisler
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Kimberly Reisler
1
Band 1
Kimberly Reisler focuses her practice on utilities and underwriters, leveraging her considerable expertise in corporate and securities law to assist with a broad array of power sector transactions.

Kim is a really top notch - a first rate lawyer who has a wide range of knowledge.

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Thomas P Giblin Jr
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Thomas P Giblin Jr
1
Band 1
Thomas Giblin Jr has expertise spanning private placements as well as debt and equity offerings, which he deftly handles on behalf of utility and energy clients.
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Timothy P. Matthews
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Timothy P. Matthews
1
Band 1
Timothy Matthews has considerable expertise across the sector and is frequently called upon to act for clients before the NRC on licensing and development matters. He has further strength in investigations and enforcement work.
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Kirstin E Gibbs
2
Kirstin E Gibbs
2
Band 2
Kirstin Gibbs has a distinguished background handling oil and gas pipeline matters, including disputes arising from commercial contracts and project permitting. Her recent experience includes handling FERC approvals and investigations in the natural gas sector.
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Alex Polonsky
3
Alex Polonsky
3
Band 3
Alex Polonsky is capable of handling proceedings before the NRC as well as advising clients on a broad range of regulatory issues, particularly concerning waste storage and nuclear technology development.

Alex is hyper responsive and has a very good understanding of this area. He can very quickly and precisely communicate complex concepts. He has been an incredible resource and counsellor.

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Brad Fagg
3
Brad Fagg
3
Band 3
Brad Fagg adroitly advises clients on spent fuel issues and related disputes. He is further noted for his expertise in a range of regulatory and contractual matters spanning the nuclear sector.
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J. Daniel Skees
3
J. Daniel Skees
3
Band 3
Daniel Skees routinely acts on behalf of electric utilities in FERC authorizations and approvals relating to acquisitions.

I appreciate how Dan translates complex matters into easy to understand terms, gives us practical options for moving forward and clearly outlines our next steps.

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Jane Accomando
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Jane Accomando
3
Band 3
Jane Accomando supports her clients on regulatory and commercial matters in the nuclear space. She is currently coleader of the firm's global energy industry team.

She has great, deep, expansive knowledge of the industry.

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Michael Espinoza
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Michael Espinoza
3
Band 3

Michael Espinoza has expertise in energy transactions focused in the regulated utilities and renewables space. He often handles high value acquisitions.

Michael Espinoza is very good. He is able to draft at amazing speed and is aggressive for your needs.

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Paul Bessette
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Paul Bessette
3
Band 3
Paul Bessette advises clients on the regulatory aspects of transactions in the nuclear space, and has experience in proceedings before the NRC.

Paul has significant experience in nuclear regulation and also understands the technical aspects of nuclear operations.

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Stephen M Spina
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Stephen M Spina
3
Band 3
Stephen Spina is frequently called upon by clients to advise on regulatory matters spanning market pricing, standards compliance and rate proceedings.
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Pam Tsang Wu
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Pam Tsang Wu
5
Band 5
Pam Tsang Wu demonstrates broad expertise across the oil and gas sector. She has notable experience handling FERC regulations and approvals, purchase and sale agreements and Section 4 rate cases.
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Ryan Lighty
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Up and Coming

Ryan Lighty focuses his practice handling matters for clients active in the nuclear space and is experienced across a range of industry matters. He regularly appears before the NRC for licencing renewals and others regulatory approvals.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Energy: Electricity (Finance)
Kimberly Reisler
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Kimberly Reisler
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Thomas P Giblin Jr
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Thomas P Giblin Jr
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Band 1
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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
J. Daniel Skees
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J. Daniel Skees
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Stephen M Spina
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Stephen M Spina
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Energy: Electricity (Transactional)
John G Klauberg
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John G Klauberg
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Michael Espinoza
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Michael Espinoza
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Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)
Timothy P. Matthews
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Timothy P. Matthews
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Alex Polonsky
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Alex Polonsky
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Brad Fagg
3
Brad Fagg
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Jane Accomando
3
Jane Accomando
3
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Paul Bessette
3
Paul Bessette
3
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Ryan Lighty
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Up and Coming
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Kirstin E Gibbs
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Kirstin E Gibbs
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Pam Tsang Wu
5
Pam Tsang Wu
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