
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
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Venable is experienced in all facets of the energy industry. We've worked across the spectrum—from the ground to the consumer. We represent producers, refiners, renewable energy companies, shippers, marketers, consumers, importers, and exporters, which gives Venable a global perspective on the requirements needed to address energy issues and meet your business needs.
For traditional producers and innovative energy developers—who are dealing with the need to replace aging and inadequate infrastructure, as well as the worldwide energy deficit and the threat of global warming—Venable provides a voice in Washington and an array of practical business solutions.
For major users, producers, refiners, and other marketers of energy, Venable offers help in reducing and/or minimizing costs by providing fresh ideas and alternative solutions for the production/generation, transportation, transmission, and distribution of energy to meet your needs.
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Venable LLP represented a coalition of pipeline shippers challenging the transportation rates of the Colonial Pipeline Company.
Strengths
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Venable's deep historical knowledge of the industry, FERC rulemaking and precedent and FERC rules of practice and procedure make it an expert in the field.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSAVenable has a cutting edge knowledge of FERC and shipper issues.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Richard Powers
Richard Powers is a go-to counsel for shippers and airlines in a range of dispute and rulemaking petitions. Richard is an excellent litigator in court.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSARichard Powers is a pre-eminent lawyer in his field. He is adept at developing legal strategies that are consistent with our business objectives.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Steven Adducci
Steven Adducci has considerable experience representing airlines, shippers and trade associations in a broad range of FERC proceedings. Band 5 
Band 5 
Gregory Wagner
Gregory Wagner has recognized experience in litigation and transactional support matters across the oil and gas sector. Gregory Wagner has the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and weave them into effective legal strategy.
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