Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Rock Creek Energy Group, LLP served as federal energy regulatory counsel to Brookfield Renewable Partners in respect of its acquisition of Duke Energy’s commercial renewables business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rock Creek is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in its subject matter. The team understands commercial aspects and advises in a commercially minded manner."
"Rock Creek has a ton of history and knowledge of energy regulatory work."
"Rock Creek is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in its subject matter. The team understands commercial aspects and advises in a commercially minded manner."
"Rock Creek has a ton of history and knowledge of energy regulatory work."
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.
"Jessica Friedman is very knowledgeable and smart."
"Jessica is very adaptable and has a deep knowledge of regulatory risk in transactions."
"Jessica Friedman has a very broad experience in the space."
Vincenzo Franco is called upon by both energy companies and financial institutions alike for his expertise in FERC regulatory issues.
"Vincenzo is very knowledgeable and practical."
"Vincenzo Franco is fantastic. He is extremely client friendly."
Julia Wood handles the licensing and regulatory due diligence of projects for her power sector clients. She has particular expertise in the hydroelectric space.
"Julia is easy to work with."
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's work is so thoughtful."
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