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Chambers Review

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Energy: Electricity (Finance) - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP offers clients broad expertise in the energy space covering transactional, regulatory and litigation work. It is particularly well thought of in the oil and gas space with capability across upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The firm represents clients before FERC on regulatory approvals, enforcement and rate issues. It offers additional strength in power regulation and litigation, assisting clients participating in the generation, transmission and distribution and trading of electricity. The firm also offers capabilities in transactional matters for electricity clients, and regularly works alongside large financial institutions as underwriters counsel, with particular experience in utility securitizations.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Morgan Stanley Energy Partners and it's portfolio company Durango Midstream in connection with the sale of Durango Midstream's subsidiary Durango Permian to Kinetik.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Terence Healey
2
Terence Healey
2
Band 2
Terence Healey is adept at handling a range of proceedings and providing related regulatory counseling concerning power market matters, including acquisition approval, market manipulation claims and investments.

Terence is extremely knowledgeable of his scope. He is thoughtful and extremely responsive.

Cliff W Vrielink
3
Cliff W Vrielink
3
Band 3
Cliff Vrielink has a notable practice advising pipeline and investment companies on asset purchase and sale transactions.

Cliff has a very good comprehensive view of the industry.

Kenneth W Irvin
3
Kenneth W Irvin
3
Band 3
Kenneth Irvin has sector-spanning expertise including oil and gas pipeline and power market issues, with capabilities representing clients in a range of proceedings before FERC.

Kenneth is an excellent attorney, a quick study, approachable and a very good communicator.

Kenneth is a terrific lawyer who not only dominates the law, but knows the industry like only a few do. His legal advice encompasses his commercial experience what makes him an excellent counsel.

Kenneth is an incredible lawyer. He knows all aspects of energy law, is very entrepreneurial and responsive to the needs of clients and counterparties.

Tara A Higgins
3
Tara A Higgins
3
Band 3

Tara Higgins handles M&A work for clients in the power sector as part of her wide ranging energy practice.

Tara is very sharp and a problem-solver.

Tim Chandler
4
Tim Chandler
4
Band 4
Tim Chandler is noted for his work handling various cross-border transactions. He represents investment clients in the purchase of assets, corporate acquisitions and other financings.

Tim is commercial, engaged and efficient.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

Terence Healey
2
Terence Healey
2
Band 2
Kenneth W Irvin
3
Kenneth W Irvin
3
Band 3
Energy: Electricity (Transactional)

Tara A Higgins
3
Tara A Higgins
3
Band 3
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

Kenneth W Irvin
4
Kenneth W Irvin
4
Band 4
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

Cliff W Vrielink
3
Cliff W Vrielink
3
Band 3
Tim Chandler
4
Tim Chandler
4
Band 4