Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA
What the team is known for
Rock Creek Energy Group, LLP is highly skilled at handling the federal regulatory aspects of transactions in the power sector. The firm's experience covers the full spectrum of energy assets including conventional power, transmission assets, renewable energy and energy storage.
Strengths
"The Rock Creek team is highly skilled and knowledgeable."
Work highlights
Rock Creek Energy Group, LLP advised Brookfield Renewable Partners on its acquisition of Urban Grid Solar, a renewable energy developer.
Notable practitioners
Jessica Friedman is particularly adept at seeking regulatory approvals and negotiating various agreements to support project development as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Vincenzo Franco is called upon by both energy companies and financial institutions alike for his expertise in FERC regulatory issues. "Vincenzo is very pragmatic and good at cutting through a lot of the legal complexities to get clients what they need." "He provides very thoughtful analysis and creative problem solving."
Margaret Claybour frequently advises major institutional investors on the regulatory aspects of acquisitions and investments in the power space. She has additional strength acting in FERC proceedings. "Margaret is a very talented lawyer."
