Wright & Talisman PC, Energy & Natural Resources

About

Provided by Wright & Talisman PC

Wright & Talisman is one of the United States’ premier boutique energy law firms, with a history of more than 70 years representing energy companies in regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and its predecessor agency. Based in Washington, D.C., Wright & Talisman serves a wide range of clients throughout the US, including some of the most prominent businesses in the electric, gas, and oil sectors.

Its clients include utilities, regional transmission organizations, power producers, natural gas and oil pipelines, natural gas distribution companies, developers, banks, and investors. Wright & Talisman represents clients before the FERC, various federal and state regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts.

Chambers Review

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wright & Talisman PC is a highly esteemed practice providing counsel for both oil and gas and power participants. The firm is particularly strong in its representation of RTOs at FERC and in federal appeals court. It possesses capability to act on power transmission issues. The firm is frequently called upon for advice concerning interstate oil and gas pipelines on tariff disputes and rate regulation cases. It is noted for its strength on matters related to the regulation of and investment in electric transmission companies.

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Work Highlights

Wright & Talisman represented Transcontinental Gas Pipeline in its general rate case under Section 4 of the Natural Gas Act.

Strengths

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Wright and Talisman is incredibly responsive. They promptly address issues and provide concrete solutions.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

They have tremendous competence in the oil and gas regulatory arena and an envious ability to formulate and communicate a sound argument. They are very strong from partner to paralegal.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Wright and Talisman is incredibly responsive. They promptly address issues and provide concrete solutions.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

They have tremendous competence in the oil and gas regulatory arena and an envious ability to formulate and communicate a sound argument. They are very strong from partner to paralegal.

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Wendy N Reed

Band 1

Wendy Reed is a go-to lawyer for transmission owners, providing regulatory counsel across a broad spectrum of issues, including cost allocation and rate calculations.

Wendy brings a lot of wisdom, knowledge and experience that is hard for anyone else to match. She has a lot of institutional knowledge and is a uniquely talented lawyer in this space.

Wendy is a strong and visionary leader for Wright and Talisman. Her knowledge, experience and strategic vision are irreplaceable.

She is a critical thinker and nimble in her ability to navigate complex issues. She is able to effectively and diplomatically communicate.

Wendy leverages her experience and knowledge to provide high value to her clients.

She's the best at what she does. She is extremely knowledgeable, strategic and is able to see the big picture.

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Wendy Warren

Band 2

Wendy Warren is equally adept at handling significant disputes over power market rulemaking as she is in seeking regulatory approvals for mergers and acquisitions.

Wendy is a pleasure to work with. She is always very responsive and has great insights.

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Joseph S Koury

Band 3

Joseph Koury has decades of experience advising pipeline owners on a range of regulatory issues and disputes at FERC. He is also frequently sought after to assist with investigations and rate reviews.

Joe provides practical legal advice with a business focus.

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Andrew Swers

Band 5

Andrew Swers has notable experience supporting clients in FERC litigation.

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Matthew J. Binette

Band 5

Matthew Binette's regulatory practice has a particular focus in representing regional transmission organizations and members before FERC.

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Ryan Collins

Band 5

Ryan Collins has particular focus on the natural gas sector. He is sought out by pipelines and transmission companies to handle rate cases before FERC.

Ryan is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the energy regulation.

Ryan is a pleasure to work with - he is always very responsive and provides great insights.

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