
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
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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” 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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Work Highlights
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented Allete on its $6.2 billion take-private acquisition by a consortium led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.
Strengths
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Skadden has highly experienced attorney's with deep knowledge of transaction structures and commercial acumen.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSAThe team have a deep knowledge. They bring depth and they are willing to think about unique solutions to novel issues using their breadth of expertise.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSASkadden understand the full picture of the transaction and the commercial needs of the business, and are thus able to deliver more thoughtful advice and services.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Pankaj K Sinha
Pankaj Sinha has tremendous experience across the nuclear, renewables and traditional power sectors. Pankaj is one of a kind. An incredibly thoughtful and driven individual.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSAPankaj has in-depth knowledge and a real understanding of the industry.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
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 extremely knowledgeable. Whenever there is a complex commercial or legal problem to be solved, Mingda is the go-to source and expert.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
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 Choi is extremely responsive and client-focused.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 
Eric Otness
Eric Otness is a Houston-based partner with a strong transactional practice, frequently handling M&A, joint ventures and refinancing matters.
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Mingda Zhao
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Emery Choi
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Pankaj K Sinha
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Eric Otness
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