Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 1
Chambers Review
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has a strong California-based team with longstanding experience before the CPUC, CEC and CAISO, providing representation to a range of market participants. The firm's expertise includes permitting, rate cases and regulatory compliance, with additional capabilities in PPAs.
Work Highlights
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Caliche Development Partners II in connection with California Public Utilities Commission approval for its acquisition of Central Valley Gas Storage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sheppard Mullin draws on a broad range of experience and knowledge to handle tough and complex matters."
"The Sheppard Mullin team is exceptional. Its attorneys have deep and meaningful knowledge of all aspects of the power sector and are highly responsive and focussed on delivering clients needs."
"Sheppard Mullin draws on a broad range of experience and knowledge to handle tough and complex matters."
"The Sheppard Mullin team is exceptional. Its attorneys have deep and meaningful knowledge of all aspects of the power sector and are highly responsive and focussed on delivering clients needs."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Karp is a CPUC expert and has a long history of representing clients before the agency in ratemaking, industry restructuring and gas unbundling proceedings. He is particularly knowledgeable of low-income solar policy.
"Joseph Karp has a wealth of knowledge and experience from which he draws upon to provide outstanding advice and counsel."
Lisa Cottle is recognized for her expertise in the projects space, regularly working with clients on PPA negotiations and permitting proceedings before the CPUC.
"Lisa Cottle has a very good commercial perspective on her negotiations. She has a lot of experience in California and of her counterparties."
Thomas Solomon is highly knowledgeable of the issues facing electric utilities, drawing on previous in-house experience. He represents generation owners, developers and industry groups in a host of regulatory and transactional matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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