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Wright & Talisman PC

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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Wright & Talisman PC

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Wright & Talisman is one of the United States’ premier boutique energy law firms, with a history of more than 75 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.

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  • Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
  • Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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

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What the Team is Known For

Wright & Talisman PC is a highly esteemed practice providing counsel for both electricity as well as oil and gas 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

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  • Wright & Talisman represented PJM Interconnection in proceedings before FERC concerning proposed revisions to capacity market rules. The firm advised on the development and drafting of tariff changes addressing resource adequacy, must‑offer requirements, and pricing mechanisms for capacity auctions across PJM’s multi‑state market.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely smart, strategic, experienced and skilled.

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

  • Wright & Talisman has specific knowledge of FERC regulatory requirements and broad experience with natural gas pipelines.

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

  • Wright & Talisman has deep industry expertise and is capable of complex strategic advising on legal matters.

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Wendy N Reed
    Wendy N Reed

    Wendy N Reed

    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 Reed has a great deal of knowledge and critical thinking.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

    • Wendy's value as a legal and business partner is priceless.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

    • Wendy Reed is simply peerless when it comes to representing transmission-owning utilities.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
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  • Wendy Warren
    Wendy Warren

    Wendy Warren

    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 Warren is smart and insightful.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

    • She is the best legal writer in the utility industry.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

    • Wendy brings solid commercial experience to the table.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
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  • Joseph S Koury
    Joseph S Koury

    Joseph S Koury

    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.

    • He is easy to work with, knowledgeable and a great team member.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA

    • Joseph is a walking encyclopedia of information.

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  • Andrew Swers
    Andrew Swers

    Andrew Swers

    Andrew Swers has notable experience supporting clients in FERC litigation.

    • Andrew is incredibly smart and quick to understand the key issues. He works very well with counterparties, developing relationships that lead to better outcomes.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
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  • Ryan Collins
    Ryan Collins

    Ryan Collins

    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 a strong advocate for his clients.

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    • Ryan is incredibly responsive and has fantastic industry and strategic insights.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
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  • Matthew J. Binette
    Matthew J. Binette

    Matthew J. Binette

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

    • Matthew has the experience as well as the knowledge of the industry.

      Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Wright & Talisman PC (7)

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    Wendy N Reed

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Wendy Warren

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Matthew J. Binette

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Ryan Collins

    Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

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    Joseph S Koury

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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  • Profile image of Andrew Swers

    Andrew Swers

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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  • Profile image of Ryan Collins

    Ryan Collins

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

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