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Energy: Electricity (Finance) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP possesses one of the best nuclear practices in the country. Its lawyers are thought leaders in the modernization of nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technologies. It is frequently seen on issues involving the NRC, including licensing for new facilities, spent fuel processing disputes and approvals. The firm is also active in international nuclear development matters. It is very well thought of in energy securities circles and on complex power financings. The team has particular strength in statute-based securitization financings for stranded costs for public utilities, tax-exempt debt financings and sale-leaseback structures.

Work Highlights

  • Pillsbury advised various underwriters in multiple equity and debt offerings with an aggregate value at $2.9 billion for CMS Energy Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jay Silberg
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Jay Silberg
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Band 1
Jay Silberg has substantial expertise in securing regulatory approvals for transactions as part of a robust regulatory practice. He frequently appears before the NRC and DOE on behalf of a roster of prominent clients.
David Baxter
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David Baxter
2
Band 2
David Baxter has considerable experience representing a broad array of clients in capital markets transactions, including issuers, purchasers and underwriters.
Elina Teplinsky
2
Elina Teplinsky
2
Band 2
Elina Teplinsky focuses her practice on export control and project development issues and frequently advises nuclear utilities, vendors and developers on compliance with DOE and NRC regulations.
Stephanie Langan
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Stephanie Langan
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Band 2

Stephanie Langan is a corporate and securities partner with experience advising underwriters, purchasers and issuers on a broad range of transactions, including mortgage bond and common stock offerings.

Stephanie provides excellent customer service.

Anne Leidich
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Anne Leidich
3
Band 3
Anne Leidich focuses her practice in the nuclear space and assists clients on a variety of regulatory issues.

Anne has deep technical expertise and is also practical.

Anne is an excellent commercial lawyer and contract negotiator.

Jeffrey Merrifield
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Jeffrey Merrifield
3
Band 3
Jeffrey Merrifield leverages his expertise as a former member of the NRC to advise clients across a broad spectrum of matters. He manages acquisitions and divestitures and counsels on nuclear technology development.

As a former NRC Commissioner, he is an expert in the nuclear regulatory process.

Jeffrey is an effective communicator, has great attention to detail and he is incredibly responsive.

Michael G. Lepre
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Michael G. Lepre
3
Band 3
Michael Lepre's nuclear regulatory practice sees him handle spent fuel and decontamination issues. He has appeared in multiple contested hearings before the NRC.
Timothy J. V. Walsh
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Timothy J. V. Walsh
3
Band 3
Timothy Walsh's nuclear practice covers both regulatory compliance and proceedings before the NRC.

Timothy Walsh is an industry expert on nuclear regulatory matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Energy: Electricity (Finance)

David Baxter
2
David Baxter
2
Band 2
Stephanie Langan
2
Stephanie Langan
2
Band 2
Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)

Jay Silberg
1
Jay Silberg
1
Band 1
Elina Teplinsky
2
Elina Teplinsky
2
Band 2
Anne Leidich
3
Anne Leidich
3
Band 3
Jeffrey Merrifield
3
Jeffrey Merrifield
3
Band 3
Michael G. Lepre
3
Michael G. Lepre
3
Band 3
Timothy J. V. Walsh
3
Timothy J. V. Walsh
3
Band 3