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

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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 assisted Holtec International with the NRC licensing process for its interim nuclear fuel storage facility in New Mexico.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Baxter
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David Baxter
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David Baxter has considerable experience representing a broad array of clients in capital markets transactions, including issuers, purchasers and underwriters.
Jay Silberg
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Jay Silberg
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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.
Jeffrey J Delaney
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Jeffrey J Delaney
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Jeffrey Delaney acts for a wide range of energy companies and underwriters on capital markets transactions.

Jeff is a solid partner that provides high level, reliable advice.

Jeff is an exceptional lawyer. He's practical-minded, results-oriented, creative thinking and very easy to work with. A top lawyer.

Elina Teplinsky
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Elina Teplinsky
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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.

Elina is fantastic and responsive.

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

Anne has great industry experience and is particularly responsive.

Jeffrey Merrifield
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Jeffrey Merrifield
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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.
Michael G. Lepre
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Michael G. Lepre
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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
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Timothy Walsh's nuclear practice covers both regulatory compliance and proceedings before the NRC.

Timothy is very responsive and supportive.

Alexandra Calcado
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Alexandra Calcado
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Up and Coming

Alexandra Calcado is noted for her representation of investment companies in high value financings. Her experience includes handling public offering transactions.

Alexandra is amazing, she brings the qualities that you want in an attorney; she is level-headed, focuses on significant issues and good at coordinating people. Any client would be lucky to have her.

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

Stephanie is smart, knowledgeable, dependable, responsive and easy to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy: Electricity (Finance)

David Baxter
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David Baxter
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Jeffrey J Delaney
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Jeffrey J Delaney
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Alexandra Calcado
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Alexandra Calcado
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Up and Coming
Stephanie Langan
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Stephanie Langan
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Up and Coming
Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)

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