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Stoel Rives LLP

Energy & Natural Resources

USA Guide 2026 : Oregon


Stoel Rives LLP

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Stoel Rives’ Oregon Energy & Natural Resources team advises clients across the full spectrum of the energy and natural resources sector on complex transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. The practice represents corporate and industrial energy users, independent power producers, utilities, infrastructure developers, and public sector entities in industries including renewable energy and fuels, power generation and transmission, oil and gas, mining, and emerging energy technologies.

The team is recognized for delivering practical, business-focused solutions across the project lifecycle. Its experience includes negotiating and structuring power purchase agreements for large-scale renewable energy projects; securing environmental and land use approvals for generation, transmission, and pipeline infrastructure; and advising on transactions involving subsurface resources, renewable fuels, and carbon management technologies. The group also provides strategic regulatory counsel on federal and regional energy frameworks, including FERC compliance, interconnection, and transmission matters, helping clients navigate evolving market and policy dynamics to advance and finance critical projects.

Clients (8)

  • Portland General Electric
  • Zenith Energy U.S., L.P.
  • Longroad Energy Holdings LLC
  • Scout Clean Energy
  • Northern Star Resources Ltd.
  • Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.
  • NW Natural
  • PacifiCorp

Industries (6)

  • Energy
  • Natural Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Life Sciences & Technology
  • Manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Oregon

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Stoel Rives LLP is a major Portland-headquartered firm with substantial expertise spanning a range of energy-related matters. The firm is able to draw upon impressive nationwide capabilities in the energy space to advise local utilities and independent power producers on regulatory matters, litigation and transactional mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Stoel Rives represented Pine Gate Renewables in the site certification process for its Sunstone Solar and Storage project in Eastern Oregon.

Strengths

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  • Each time a new issue is presented, Stoel Rives seems to have an expert on hand to assist.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • I have been very impressed with Stoel Rives' ability to distill complex issues down to clear tangible concepts.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • When we have needed additional subject matter expertise, Stoel Rives has it internally.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • Stoel Rives has been able to handle everything we have approached them with. As a result, they are often our go-to firm for novel, complex matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jennifer Martin
    Band 1Jennifer Martin

    Jennifer Martin

    Jennifer Martin heads the energy development group and has extensive experience which includes negotiating power purchase and sale agreements for a wide array of clients.

    • Jennifer Martin always provides a personalized service.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
    • Jennifer is always available and has a sharp business acumen.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
    • Jennifer has developed a culture at Stoel Rives of knowing the clients well.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • Band 1Timothy L McMahan
    Band 1Timothy L McMahan

    Timothy L McMahan

    Timothy McMahan advises on renewable energy permitting and development mandates.
    • Timothy McMahan has superb knowledge and insight.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

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