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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP adeptly handles a variety of transactions for clients in the power industry, including the purchase and sale of assets as well as joint ventures and other agreements. It is noted for developing transactional capabilities in the natural gas and LNG space. The firm offers further expertise in regulatory authorization and other proceedings before FERC and the DOE in regulatory proceedings connected with the siting and construction of LNG production, liquefaction and export facilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represented Freeport LNG and its affiliates in proceedings before FERC, DOE and other agencies to obtain authorization to construct and operate the Freeport Liquefaction Project.

Strengths

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"Nights, weekends, holidays; it does not matter. Orrick always helps when we call."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondent
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"Orrick handles all aspects of FERC work for us. The team has open lines of communication with the agency."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondent
USA

"The Orrick team is really good at being quick to advise and it really caters its advice and guidance to what we are looking for."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Lisa Tonery
1
Band 1

Lisa Tonery comes highly recommended for her considerable expertise in representing major clients in high-value LNG proceedings before FERC and the DOE, particularly in seeking authorization for the construction and operation of liquefaction and export terminals.

"Lisa Tonery is very responsive and she has her finger on the pulse of FERC."

"Lisa's relationships with key members of FERC and the DOE are super valuable and her in-depth knowledge of the industry is really valuable too."

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4
Adam Wenner
4
Band 4

Adam Wenner assists developers and power companies with the regulatory aspects of transactions and project development across the traditional power and renewables sectors.

"Adam Wenner brings a wealth of experience and technical competence on regulatory issues."

"Adam Wenner is unflappable. He keeps everybody calm."

"Adam is very knowledgeable and responsive."

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Cory Lankford
4
Band 4

Cory Lankford assists with regulatory issues and approvals in the context of M&A, project development and investments.

"Cory is very knowledgeable and able to deliver creative solutions."

"Cory brings a wealth of sophisticated ability to the job. When it is a complex issue or problem, he has the knack of calming the room."

"Cory Lankford is very responsive and provides great and useful advice."

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Joe Roger
5
Band 5

Joe Roger is active in the oil and gas space, where he is particularly noted for his upstream sector work. He is adept in acquisitions, divestures and various other transactions.

"Joe is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive. He totally understands commercial and legal issues."

"Joe Roger is an excellent partner."

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Jonathan Ayre
5
Band 5

Jonathan Ayre is noted for his work handling acquisitions, asset securitizations, financings and restructuring transactions on behalf of oil and gas sector clients.

"Jonathan is always there when we need him and he is extremely effective."

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Kayla J Grant
Kayla J Grant
Associates to watch

Kayla Grant focuses her practice in the power space, advising her clients on a variety of FERC regulatory matters including jurisdictional issues and market-based rate authority applications.

"Kayla provides excellent service and information."

"Kalya is always on-point, concise and responsive."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
4
Adam Wenner
4
Band 4
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Cory Lankford
4
Band 4
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Kayla J Grant
Kayla J Grant
Associates to watch
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
1
Lisa Tonery
1
Band 1
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
5
Joe Roger
5
Band 5
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Jonathan Ayre
5
Band 5
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