About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke offers a solution-oriented, execution-driven, and nationally recognized team of energy lawyers representing clients on their most important and complex matters throughout the U.S. and beyond. Our cross-disciplinary team handles electric power, oil and gas, or emerging technologies, and any related matters, drawing on the depth of our knowledge in the market. We also have a strong infrastructure practice related to energy projects, transportation, water, and storage/terminaling projects.

Our Services

  • Cutting-edge finance experience: Our experience includes syndicated and single lender credit facilities, exploration and production financings, leveraged and acquisition financings, project financings (tax equity and debt), mezzanine and high-yield debt financings, and more.
  • Robust transactional practice: We handle M&A, project development, and a broad array of commercial and operational agreements.
  • Comprehensive energy regulatory practice: Our regulatory team brings decades of experience in federal and state energy regulation encompassing both conventional and renewable energy sources.
  • Leading litigation experience: We handle energy-related disputes, including investigations, administrative hearings, arbitrations, lawsuits, appeals, and conflicts involving accounting, antitrust, breach of contract, environmental issues, joint ventures, patent infringement, pipeline disputes, regulatory issues, and more.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Georgia

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What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke has a market-leading practice consisting of a large and experienced team with a focus on areas including renewable energy and nuclear power regulation. Regulatory issues, including certifications of new generation, rate cases and integrated resource planning, are a particular strength. Also regularly called upon to assist clients with issues concerning renewable development and qualifying facility contracting processes. Acts for a wide range of prominent statewide and national corporations.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm advised Georgia Power Company at the Georgia Public Service Commission in connection to its alternative rate plan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric A Koontz
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Eric A Koontz
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Band 1
Eric Koontz handles wide-ranging corporate and securities matters in the energy space, including project finance and M&A.
Brandon F Marzo
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Brandon F Marzo
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Band 2
Brandon Marzo brings to bear extensive regulatory and transactional strength, advising on matters such as RFPs and rate cases. He is particularly noted for his representation of utilities.
"Brandon is the best at thinking through strategic issues and preparing a witness for cross-examination."
"Brandon Marzo is a collaborative, unflappable, skilled litigator with deep utility expertise."
Steve J Hewitson
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Steve J Hewitson
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Steven Hewitson has a robust energy practice which focuses on advising energy companies on regulatory compliance issues, as well as advising on enforcement matters.
"Steven is very strategic and he gives great guidance."
"Steven Hewitson is a good advocate."
Brian Harms
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Brian Harms
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Band 3
Brian Harms handles a variety of commercial and transactional mandates within the energy sector. He often leads on power purchase agreements and project development advice.
"Brian's work demonstrates his commercial knowledge."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Georgia

Energy & Natural Resources

Eric A Koontz
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Eric A Koontz
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Band 1
Brandon F Marzo
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Brandon F Marzo
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Band 2
Steve J Hewitson
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Steve J Hewitson
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Band 2
Brian Harms
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Brian Harms
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Band 3

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