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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.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke has an impressively broad practice that is well-regarded for expertise on electricity and natural gas regulatory matters. Its partners possess a deep understanding of FERC, in addition to state regulators. The firm is frequently seen advising IPPs, utilities and renewable operators. It also offers expertise in transmission and power market and rate design issues. The firm's natural gas partners often feature at FERC both on behalf of utility shippers and pipeline owners in respect of rate cases and permit filings. It is further noted for electricity finance expertise.

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

Work Highlights

  • The team advised utilities including PacifiCorp, NV Energy and Public Service Company of New Mexico on waiver proceedings at FERC in connection with prices charged during the 2020 California heat wave.

Strengths

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"The firm has repeatedly shown an ability to get up to speed quickly in complex situations, identify the client need and provide timely feedback or work product."

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"The firm has one of the largest energy regulatory practices in the country. It is hard to think of a subject area where the firm is not able to bring its expertise to bear."

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric A Koontz
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Eric A Koontz
1
Band 1
Eric Koontz has particular strengths in representing public utilities in corporate and project financing transactions, including debt, equity and hybrid securities.
"Eric is really smart, diligent and he understands the industry and the law."
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Christopher R Jones
2
Christopher R Jones
2
Band 2
Christopher Jones assists with a broad range of FERC matters. He is often called upon in connection with commercial and transactional matters, including seeking regulatory approval for M&A and power supply agreements.
"Christopher always provides a very high level of service. He demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how best to achieve business objectives within the relevant regulatory parameters."
"Christopher has taken the time to learn our business, understand it and provide us with great advice and counsel."
"Christoher Jones provides excellent legal advice. He is strategic, easy to work with and highly experienced."
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Donna Byrne
2
Donna Byrne
2
Band 2
Donna Byrne focuses her practice on enforcement and investigations before FERC, with particular experience handling non-public investigations relating to MISO capacity issues.
"Donna Byrne is a true business partner for us. She is careful, deliberate and she helps us look at things from all angles."
"Donna understands FERC particularly well and her insights on what to expect are invaluable."
"Donna is calm, measured and very effective."
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Bill Swanstrom
3
Bill Swanstrom
3
Band 3
Bill Swanstrom is widely recognized in the market for his midstream oil and gas practice. His expertise is frequently sought in acquisitions and sales both by companies and private equity investors.
"Bill Swanstrom is a fantastic midstream practitioner."
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Amie V Colby
4
Amie V Colby
4
Band 4
Amie V Colby serves as Troutman Pepper's managing partner. She has expertise representing utilities in RTO and ISO matters as well as advising on FERC and NERC compliance.
"Amie Colby is highly practical. She can balance business considerations with candid advice."
"Amie provides a first class service."
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Daniel Archuleta
4
Daniel Archuleta
4
Band 4
Daniel Archuleta regularly acts on behalf of pipelines, handling Section 4 rate cases before FERC, as well as investigations and enforcement matters.
"Daniel Archuleta is an outstanding advocate."
"Daniel is so responsive, we feel like his only client."
"Daniel is very sharp and thoughtful. He understands all aspects of his client's work."
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Terry Radney
4
Terry Radney
4
Band 4
Terry Radney focuses on upstream and midstream transactions in the oil and gas sector and frequently assists clients with M&A activity and various commercial agreements.
"Terry is smart and he gets the deal done."
"Terry's knowledge is phenomenal."
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Charles Sensiba
5
Charles Sensiba
5
Band 5
Charles Sensiba is an experienced attorney with particular prowess in hydropower law. He often advises on relicensing and compliance matters for various projects before FERC.
"Charles is an expert and leader in the hydroelectric space."
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Melinda (Mindy) McGrath
5
Melinda (Mindy) McGrath
5
Band 5
Mindy McGrath is widely acclaimed for her federal regulatory practice. She is a frequent participant in FERC rate cases, largely on behalf of natural gas distribution utilities.
"Mindy is very experienced and knowledgeable."
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Russell Kooistra
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Russell Kooistra
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Russell Kooistra has experience assisting oil and gas and pipeline companies with rate cases as well as FERC compliance and permitting matters.
"Russell is extremely responsive."
"Russell Kooistra is a jack of all trades."
"Russell is very detail-oriented."
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Energy: Electricity (Finance)
Eric A Koontz
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Eric A Koontz
1
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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
Christopher R Jones
2
Christopher R Jones
2
Band 2
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Donna Byrne
2
Donna Byrne
2
Band 2
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Amie V Colby
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Amie V Colby
4
Band 4
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Charles Sensiba
5
Charles Sensiba
5
Band 5
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Daniel Archuleta
4
Daniel Archuleta
4
Band 4
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Melinda (Mindy) McGrath
5
Melinda (Mindy) McGrath
5
Band 5
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Russell Kooistra
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Russell Kooistra
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Bill Swanstrom
3
Bill Swanstrom
3
Band 3
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Terry Radney
4
Terry Radney
4
Band 4
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