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Sidley Austin LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA

Band 4

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners in the sale of its portfolio company WTG Midstream Holdings to Energy Transfer.

Strengths

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  • The team are very efficient an knowledgeable. They set the bar in terms of client service, they consistently overperform.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal

  • Sidley's in-depth knowledge of the renewable market is a core strength, as well as its commercial mindedness to get a transaction done.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal

  • Sidley's lawyers have a deep understanding of power markets that help set the firm apart.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal

  • Sidley are extremely knowledgeable of the market; where it is at and where it is heading. They are aware of why and where things are trending and help us get deals done.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cliff W Vrielink
    Cliff W Vrielink

    Cliff W Vrielink

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

    • Cliff is always wise counsel, practical and through.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal

    • Cliff is extremely responsive and does a very good job of managing client expectations.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal
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  • Kenneth W Irvin
    Kenneth W Irvin

    Kenneth W Irvin

    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 quite commercially-minded, understanding how the industry is integrated with business objectives.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal

    • Kenneth's knowledge base is very comprehensive and encompasses both regulatory and commercial aspects of the market.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal
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  • Terence Healey
    Terence Healey

    Terence Healey

    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 incredibly level-headed. He's a very clear thinker, clear communicator and is a great strategic adviser in addition to being a good technical lawyer.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentGlobal
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  • Tim Chandler
    Tim Chandler

    Tim Chandler

    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.
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Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (5)

USA

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    Kenneth W Irvin

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Terence Healey

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Kenneth W Irvin

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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