Provided by Taft
Taft’s women-led Energy practice group offers a comprehensive suite of legal services to clients in one of the nation’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving energy markets. As Minnesota transitions to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, Taft has assisted businesses, developers, utilities, and investors in navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transformation. Our team of experienced attorneys combines extensive industry knowledge with a thorough understanding of state and federal regulatory frameworks, providing clients with tailored legal strategies that support both their short- and long-term goals.
Taft’s Energy Practice works with a wide range of clients, including natural gas and electric utilities, transmission-only utilities, independent power producers, energy providers, developers, regional entities, and other utility-sector participants. Taft is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complex and dynamic energy landscape. With in-depth knowledge of both local and national energy markets, we offer practical, solution-oriented legal services to clients across the energy and utilities sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Taft has a strong women-led Energy practice group, offering clients expertise in handling the permitting and transactional aspects of large energy projects. The group is also well-equipped to represent businesses, developers, utilities and investors before state and federal agencies in rate cases and service area disputes.
Taft provided corporate and regulatory counsel to ALLETE, an energy company comprised primarily (60-70%) of its Minnesota Power regulated utility, with respect to the $6.2 billion acquisition of ALLETE by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.
Provided by Chambers
The attorneys are extremely diligent in digging into the issues.
The Taft team delivers creative solutions.
The attorneys are extremely diligent in digging into the issues.
The Taft team delivers creative solutions.
Provided by Chambers
Elizabeth Brama chairs the firm's Energy Practice. She is a go-to for clients seeking representation in energy litigation and transactions. She also advises on regulatory matters.
Valerie Herring frequently represents transmission companies and renewable energy developers on regulatory matters, often providing expert advice on permitting and compliance matters.
Val is a wonderful attorney.
Kristin Stastny has a burgeoning energy practice where she represents natural gas and electric utilities companies in regulatory matters.
Kristin is a very good utility lawyer.
She is always available when needed. Kristin provides sound legal advice.