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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Steptoe LLP

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Steptoe LLP is a superb group, offering clients top-level regulatory advice on both oil and gas and power issues. It excels in FERC proceedings and appellate litigation, as well as enforcement, settlement negotiation and power market advice. The firm continues to assist clients with important government and internal investigations. It is particularly highly esteemed for its representation of oil pipeline and power utility clients, offering market-leading representation on regulatory matters connected with sophisticated transactions and disputes. The firm possesses significant energy-related antitrust and environmental capabilities, bolstering its comprehensive offering to clients.

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Work Highlights

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Steptoe LLP represented Evergy in multiple litigated proceedings before FERC regarding its transmission and generation formula rates.

Strengths

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The firm is highly responsive and helpful.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
Steptoe has a strong depth of knowledge in the oil and gas space.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
Steptoe is able to quickly handle large volumes of highly technical complex legal and factual issues. It has an ability to give practical legal advice that is business-oriented.
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Notable Practitioners

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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Steven Reed
Steven Reed is commended for his work managing FERC complaints and appellate proceedings on behalf of large pipeline clients. He also advises on rate and tariff issues.
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Band 1
Band 1
Richard Roberts
Richard Roberts has considerable expertise spanning federal regulatory compliance, enforcement proceedings and disputes before FERC.
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Band 3
Band 3
Amy Hoff
Amy Hoff concentrates her practice in the crude oil and refined products space. She is particularly adept at representing clients in rate litigation proceedings before FERC.
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Band 3
Band 3
Daniel Poynor
Daniel Poynor is noted for his experience representing oil and gas pipeline owners in a range of disputes before FERC. He has particular expertise in ratemaking proceedings.
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Band 5
Band 5
Daniel A. Mullen
Daniel Mullen's regulatory practice spans the oil and gas and power sectors. He frequently handles sensitive FERC and CFTC investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Daniel Mullen excels at providing strategic, big-picture compliance support, skillfully assembling the right mix of team members to meet each client’s unique needs with precision and foresight.
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Band 4
Band 4
Jennifer L Key
Jennifer Key focuses her practice on the representation of electric utilities and is frequently called upon to litigate a broad array of issues before FERC. She also manages day-to-day regulatory counseling.
Jennifer is a very experienced and valued advisor who produces timely work.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
Jennifer Key brings an exceptional level of detail-oriented dedication. Her 'soup to nuts' approach is both meticulous and invaluable.
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Band 4
Band 4
William Keyser
William Keyser has a diverse power practice, representing utilities, transmission providers and power producers across a range of regulatory matters before FERC.
Willian is an excellent lawyer and is always highly responsive.
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Band 5
Band 5
Lorrie Marcil
Lorrie Marcil is widely respected for her FERC regulatory practice in which she regularly advises clients on rate issues and approvals for infrastructure projects.
Lorrie can provide feedback on the spot given the amount of expertise that she has.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Karen Bruni
Karen Bruni routinely advises electric utilities on compliance work and contentious matters in the energy sector, with a particular focus on FERC regulation.
Karen Bruni stands out for her ability to respond to practical questions with clear, actionable advice, making her an indispensable resource for clients navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
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