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Energy & Natural Resources | USA

Washington

As with the Nationwide chapter, state-level Energy sections cover the corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues arising from the energy sector. This includes the regulatory components of M&A and other transactional work as well as pure regulatory work related to the application for licenses and compliance. Contentious matters are also considered here, including enforcement actions, government investigations and rate disputes. These chapters focus on state-level representation, federal-level work is mostly considered in the nationwide chapter.

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Band 1

  1. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie LLP has a first-class team in the energy sector. Advises on all aspects of projects across a range of areas, including renewables, natural gas and solar. Strong state and regulatory capabilities that see it advise utilities in FERC and state proceedings. Also noted for its strong transactional practice.
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Band 2

  1. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has a well-regarded practice in the energy industry. Attorneys from the Seattle office regularly work with colleagues across the USA to provide regulatory expertise spanning state and federal concerns. Also offers experience in transactions arising from the sector.
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  2. K&L Gates
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    K&L Gates
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    K&L Gates is a well-established firm with experience in energy transactions, including developments, acquisitions and investments. Extensive regulatory experience, which includes state and federal capabilities. Strengths include climate change concerns, natural gas pipeline projects and electric transmission issues.
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  3. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has experience assisting clients operating in a range of energy sources across the sector. It has particular capabilities in carbon mitigation initiatives, including sequestration, as well as alternative energy sources. The team's expertise spans financing, regulatory and project development matters.

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  4. Van Ness Feldman LLP
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    Van Ness Feldman LLP
    Energy & Natural Resources
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Van Ness Feldman LLP is a nationally regarded energy boutique. The Seattle team displays capability relating to a wide range of power sources including renewables, hydroelectric, natural gas and emerging technologies in hydrogen and biomass. The firm has a particular focus on project development, ably handling such issues as permitting, transmission and interconnection alongside broader expertise in environmental matters and land use.
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