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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Global economic growth demands reliable supplies of energy. As both a key underpinning of modern society and a basic consumer good, energy is an inherently challenging and political business. The effect of market forces and impact of politics can be more pronounced, and more immediate, than in many businesses.

Our team serves the electric power sector (conventional, nuclear, renewable, including wind and solar, and transmission), the oil and gas sector (upstream, midstream, and liquefied natural gas, refining, and petrochemicals), the water industry, and financial institutions, investment funds, project developers, state-owned enterprises, and public-private partnerships in the energy sector.

Our global energy practice is renowned for its work on multibillion-dollar energy transactions. Often involving multinational investment, first in country, or sector undertakings or novel structures, these deals encompass the development, financing, acquisition, and divestiture of both conventional and unconventional resources. Every major transaction is supported across disciplines by our corporate, regulatory, tax, environmental, antitrust, litigation, labor, employment, and benefits lawyers.





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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

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

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represented Energy Harbor in its acquisition by Vistra.

Strengths

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"Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is very adept at handling complex energy regulatory issues."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
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"What sets Morgan Lewis apart is they take the time to understand our business and ensure the advice they give us is practical."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

"Every lawyer Morgan Lewis brings onto the team is not only technically competent but understands the industry."

Energy: Oil & Gas (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 one of the top lawyers in the sector."
"He provides us with sophisticated and practical advice."
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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.
"Kimberly is one of the preeminent voices in the space."
"She is a very thorough lawyer."
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Thomas P Giblin Jr
1
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
1
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.
"Timothy knows the NRC inside and out."
"He is excellent, very knowledgeable and level-headed."
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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.
"Kirstin is practical, knowledgeable and very creative."
"She is smart, practical and she has deep market understanding."
"Kirstin is responsive to client needs."
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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 a solid and creative counsel."
"He is a knowledgeable guy."
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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.
"Brad is very knowledgeable and practical."
"He is very experienced and knowledgeable in his area."
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Michael Espinoza
3
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 is extremely thoughtful about the issues and is incredibly timely."
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Paul Bessette
3
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 a depth of experience in the space."
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Stephen M Spina
3
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.
"Stephen is an excellent lawyer."
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J. Daniel Skees
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J. Daniel Skees
4
Band 4
Daniel Skees routinely acts on behalf of electric utilities in FERC authorizations and approvals relating to acquisitions.
"Daniel is one of the most intelligent and 'dialed-in' lawyers I have worked with."
"He is smart and hard-working."
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Jane Accomando
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Jane Accomando
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Up and Coming
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.
"Jane does really terrific work."
"She is responsive, considered and detail-oriented."
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Pam Tsang Wu
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Pam Tsang Wu
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Up and Coming
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.
"Pam is smart and practical. She is also always responsive and has a deep market understanding."
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy: Electricity (Finance)
Kimberly Reisler
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Kimberly Reisler
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Band 1
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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)
Stephen M Spina
3
Stephen M Spina
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Band 3
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J. Daniel Skees
4
J. Daniel Skees
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Energy: Electricity (Transactional)
John G Klauberg
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John G Klauberg
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Michael Espinoza
3
Michael Espinoza
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Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)
Timothy P. Matthews
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Timothy P. Matthews
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Band 1
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Alex Polonsky
3
Alex Polonsky
3
Band 3
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Brad Fagg
3
Brad Fagg
3
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Paul Bessette
3
Paul Bessette
3
Band 3
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Jane Accomando
U
Jane Accomando
U
Up and Coming
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Kirstin E Gibbs
2
Kirstin E Gibbs
2
Band 2
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Pam Tsang Wu
U
Pam Tsang Wu
U
Up and Coming
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