Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The firm has outstanding expertise in regulatory matters and the procedures at FERC. Their effective communication with us about complex issues exceeds expectations.
The team are really smart and come up with cutting edge solutions to issues we face.
Spiegel had good instincts on what were realistic goals or outcomes from their technical legal experience.
The Speigel team were extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter, FERC precedent and industry players, and came up with valid and creative arguments.
Work Highlights
Spiegel & McDiarmid filed extensive comments for the Transmission Access Policy Study Group in FERC rulemakings on electric transmission planning to accommodate the nation’s transition from fossil-fueled to renewable resources.
Notable practitioners
Cynthia Bogorad has considerable experience representing energy sector clients, with particular strengths advising utilities on rulemaking and legislation, including proceedings before FERC.
She goes out of her way to achieve results for clients; she is excellent in all regards.
Scott Strauss represents state utility commissions and consumer-owned and municipal utilities in regulatory challenges and other contentious proceedings as well as managing complex contract negotiations.
Scott is an outstanding advocate. He has excellent knowledge of the industry and regulatory procedure.
