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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)

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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Troutman Pepper Locke offers a solution-oriented, execution-driven, and nationally recognized team of 220+ energy lawyers representing clients on their most important and complex matters throughout the United States and beyond. Whether clients are seeking advice regarding electric power, oil and gas, or emerging technologies, our cross-disciplinary team is equipped to handle any related matters, drawing on the depth of our knowledge in the market. Our clients are predominantly electric utilities, independent power producers, banks, upstream and midstream natural gas companies and service companies, private equity funds, and other large corporations.

Our clients benefit from our experience as a top state regulation utility practice. We have represented utilities before state public service commissions in every type of proceeding, and we advise our clients on business strategies to positively affect their operations and transactions.

We have one of the premier state regulation utility practices in the U.S. Our clients have the advantage of working with attorneys who have a proven track record of successfully handling traditional utility cases and the capability to tackle new and emerging utility issues. We offer clients the flexibility to seek advice on individual issues or to fully utilize our attorneys to represent them in cases that most impact their businesses.

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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke is highlighted for its representation of midstream pipeline companies in proceedings before the Texas Railroad Commission with a particular focus in rate and tariff issues including transportation tariff development. The team also advises on regulatory due diligence and compliance.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke LLP acted for Enterprise Products as principal regulatory counsel in support of multiple transactions and on policy issues connected to its natural gas pipeline operations.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers excellent responsiveness and research skills.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) respondentUSA
  • The firm offers solid experience and detail-focused representation.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John K Arnold
    Band 1John K Arnold

    John K Arnold

    John Arnold is highly regarded for his regulatory practice for the oil and gas industry. He deftly manages complex proceedings before the RRC and PUCT, particularly on behalf of midstream clients.
    • John is a great Texas regulatory attorney.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) respondentUSA

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    John K Arnold

    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)

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