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Venable LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA

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What the Team is Known For
Venable LLP is a focused team with an impressive practice representing oil and petroleum product shippers against pipeline owners. It is particularly well-regarded for work representing the airline industry and airport facilities as well as significant clients in the propane and refining industries. The firm is frequently seen in technical and complex rate cases and rulemakings at FERC and in federal court. It is able to advise clients on a range of issues, such as income tax allowances, rate indexation and market manipulation.
Strengths

Ventable has client's interests in mind and are mindful of commercial goals.

The Venable team are extremely knowledgeable about the law and extremely responsive and timely.

Venable has a depth of knowledge and experience and is always very responsive.

Work Highlights

Venable LLP represented Husky Marketing & Supply Company and Phillips 66 Company in a challenge to tariff filings by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline to increase its rates for committed transportation service on its crude oil pipeline from the Canada-US border to points in Nebraska, Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas.

Notable practitioners
Richard Powers
Richard Powers is a go-to counsel for shippers and airlines in a range of dispute and rulemaking petitions.

He has been doing this for a long period of time and can strategize. He knows how to work the issues and is highly responsive.

Richard is a great resource, responsive and easy to work with.

Richard knows the industry to a highly unusual degree and has been doing this forever. He has a deep understanding and expertise, is very effective and a highly collaborative partner.


Steven Adducci
Steven Adducci has considerable experience representing airlines, shippers and trade associations in a broad range of FERC proceedings.

Steven is sharp and easy to work with.


Gregory Wagner
Gregory Wagner has recognized experience in litigation and transactional support matters across the oil and gas sector.

Gregory provides an excellent service, is timely, reliable and adds value. His responsiveness and industry knowledge are top notch.

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