Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
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Band 5
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has expertise in the oil and gas sector spanning upstream, midstream and downstream transactions. It adroitly advises a range of industry participants on strategic mergers, acquisitions, sales and joint venture agreements. The firm has a notable presence in the electricity space, handling FERC enforcements and investigations, alongside CFTC-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP prepared comments on behalf of EDF Renewables in respect to FERC's new transmission and interconnection policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Willkie's attorneys are able to marry their litigation skill set with industry knowledge."
"Willkie Farr is trusted for handling complex and sophisticated matters and explaining issues clearly."
"Willkie's attorneys are able to marry their litigation skill set with industry knowledge."
"Willkie Farr is trusted for handling complex and sophisticated matters and explaining issues clearly."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Pantano has considerable expertise in FERC and CFTC enforcement, alongside a broad array of regulatory matters facing clients across the sector.
"Paul Pantano is best in class given his knowledge, intuition and creative thinking. He knows the playbook on the industry and his craft."
Norman Bay is chair of the firm's energy regulatory and enforcement group. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous position as chairman of FERC to his practice, advising energy clients on a range of regulatory issues.
"I am really impressed with the thought and care that goes into Norman's advice."
"Norman Bay has a deep knowledge of the agency."
"Norman Bay is very knowledgeable."
Sarah McLean leverages considerable transactional expertise, handling joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures. She often acts on behalf of operators, production companies and other clients.
"Sarah McLean is extremely capable and very thorough."
"Sarah is very to the point. With her you get to a transaction that works for both sides."
Archie Fallon handles acquisitions, sales and joint ventures in the energy industry. He acts for an array of companies in the oil and gas space.
"Archie Fallon is extremely thoughtful, careful and meticulous."
"Archie Fallon has strong midstream experience."
"Archie is very responsive and he is particularly strong in corporate areas."