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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Transactions

Skadden is one of the very few large, corporate law firms with a significant energy practice (both transactional and regulatory), which complements our leading M&A experience. Our firm has been engaged in a broad range of energy-related transactions, including M&A, asset auctions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, corporate and project financings, and project developments. Our corporate and energy attorneys represent a broad array of public and private companies, PE firms, investment banks, government entities, infrastructure funds, commercial banks and other lenders, and other institutions in the energy sector. We have handled numerous multibillion dollar transactions, including some of the most noteworthy U.S. electric and gas utility transactions over the last 20 years. We also have represented clients on a broad range of middle-market acquisitions, dispositions and financings.

Regulatory

Our Energy Regulation and Litigation Group is consistently ranked among the leading practices by Chambers and Legal 500. The group has been described in Chambers USA as “Outstanding, the best of the best, the gold standard” … with a “very broad and deep bench of outstanding attorneys” “the gold standard” and, further, that “Skadden is an absolute powerhouse. … A true juggernaut practice.” Our leading role is due to the depth and breadth of our group’s experience in this area and the prominence of its practitioners, including former high-ranking government officials.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a distinguished power practice. It represents US and global energy market participants, including public and private companies, private equity firms, investment banks and governmental entities. The firm is particularly esteemed for big-ticket utility M&A deals. It also brings expert capability in holding company reorganizations, asset auctions and joint ventures.

Strengths

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  • Skadden has differentiated industry knowledge and strong commercial instincts. It thrives in complex situations and has the broad capabilities and leadership to navigate challenging and novel issues.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal
  • Skadden provides practical advice and has a deep bench strength of regulatory experts.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Pankaj K Sinha
    Band 1Pankaj K Sinha

    Pankaj K Sinha

    Pankaj Sinha has tremendous experience across the nuclear, renewables and traditional power sectors.
    • Pankaj is an excellent attorney and extremely knowledgeable in power and utility space. He is creative, commercial and comfortable with complexity.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal
    • Pankaj is tremendous. He is very good at managing transactions and keeping eye on what important. He is very commercial and knows the sector.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Mingda Zhao
    Band 3Mingda Zhao

    Mingda Zhao

    Mingda Zhao frequently acts for domestic and international companies as well as private equity funds in a range of corporate transactions.
    • Mingda is really technically driven, understands all the dynamics and the pressure points in a given negotiation.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal
    • Mingda is technically excellent, responsive and thoughtful.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Emery Choi
    Band 4Emery Choi

    Emery Choi

    Emery Choi's capabilities cover acquisition, divestitures and private equity investments. He is adept at handling both domestic and international energy transactions.
    • Emery has a good handle on the market, is very personable and he picks up the deal dynamics quickly.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Eric Otness
    Band 5Eric Otness

    Eric Otness

    Eric Otness is a Houston-based partner with a strong transactional practice, frequently handling M&A, joint ventures and refinancing matters.
    • Eric is a brilliant M&A lawyer. He is very cool and calm under pressure and very thoughtful.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentGlobal

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