Ranking tables
Global USA Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Band 1
- Bracewell LLP
- Vinson & Elkins LLP
- Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Band 2
- CBL Energy Law PLLC
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- Van Ness Feldman LLP
Band 3
- Hogan Lovells
- Sidley Austin LLP
- Blank Rome LLP
- Venable LLP
Band 4
- Baker Botts L.L.P.
- King & Spalding LLP
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Reed Smith LLP
- Greenberg Traurig, PA
- Wright & Talisman PC
Band 5
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- John & Hengerer
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Pierce Atwood LLP
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Brian D O'NeillVan Ness Feldman LLP
Band 1
- James D Seegers Vinson & Elkins LLP
- Lisa Tonery Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Mark K Lewis Bracewell LLP
- Stefan Krantz Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Charles CaldwellCBL Energy Law PLLC
- Eugene R ElrodBracewell LLP
- Mark R HaskellBlank Rome LLP
- Patrick NevinsLatham & Watkins LLP
- Steven BroseSteptoe & Johnson LLP
- Steven ReedSteptoe & Johnson LLP
Band 2
- D Kirk Morgan II Bracewell LLP
- Kirstin E Gibbs Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Christopher J. BarrPost & Schell, P.C.
- Kenneth M MinesingerGreenberg Traurig, LLP
- Mark SundbackSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Paul KormanVan Ness Feldman LLP
- Richard PowersVenable LLP
- Steven AdducciVenable LLP
- William A WilliamsLaw Office of Bill Williams
Band 3
- James E Olson Jones Day
- James F Bowe Jr King & Spalding LLP
- Brett A SnyderBlank Rome LLP
- Daniel PoynorSteptoe & Johnson LLP
- Howard L NelsonGreenberg Traurig, LLP
- Joseph S KouryWright & Talisman PC
- Randall S RichPierce Atwood LLP
- Susan OlenchukVan Ness Feldman LLP
Band 4
- John S Decker Vinson & Elkins LLP
- Regina Y Speed-Bost SB Law PLLC
- Douglas JohnJohn & Hengerer
- John Paul FloomFloom Energy Law PLLC
- Paul F ForshayHolland & Knight LLP
- Robert S FleishmanKirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 5
- Andrea J Chambers DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Colette Honorable Exelon Corporation
- Emily Mallen Akin
- George Fatula Bracewell LLP
- Gregory Junge Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Gregory Mocek Allen & Overy LLP
- Kenneth W Irvin Sidley Austin LLP
- Kevin Sweeney Law Office of Kevin M. Sweeney
- Michael W Brooks Bracewell LLP
- Shemin Proctor Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Amy HoffCBL Energy Law PLLC
- Brooksany BarrowesKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Daniel A. MullenSteptoe & Johnson LLP
- Deborah RepmanCBL Energy Law PLLC
- Elizabeth B. KohlhausenCBL Energy Law PLLC
- Elizabeth ZembruskiJohn & Hengerer
- Gregory WagnerVenable LLP
- Joseph H FaganDay Pitney LLP
- Monique WatsonVinson & Elkins LLP
Up and Coming
- Damien Lyster Vinson & Elkins LLP
- Emil Barth Baker Botts L.L.P.
- Suzanne Clevenger Vinson & Elkins LLP
- Andrew SwersWright & Talisman PC
- Daniel ArchuletaTroutman Pepper
- Michael PincusVan Ness Feldman LLP
- Ryan CollinsWright & Talisman PC
Band 1
1 Bracewell LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 1 |Bracewell LLP is a leading firm with highly impressive expertise across the energy arena, particularly esteemed for its ability within the oil and gas regulatory space.Offers excellent capability in FERC and CFTC investigations, as well as representation of pipeline clients in FERC rate, tariff and jurisdictional matters. Also able to assist large utility clients, transmission owners and private equity investors on regulatory power matters, along with electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. Frequently seen on big-ticket transactions in both the power and the oil and gas space, handling matters for clients ranging from electric utilities and merchant transmission owners to upstream exploration companies and refineries.1 Vinson & Elkins LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 1 |Vinson & Elkins LLP is a Houston-based powerhouse in the energy space, particularly excelling in oil and gas transactions and regulatory work. Continues to have a fantastic reputation for its work in upstream transactions and represents a fine choice of counsel for LNG matters. Offers leading representation in the midstream space, with expertise in matters including presidential permit applications and rate cases. Also noted for advising power and renewable clients on large-scale transactional matters. With its strong international presence, clients are offered exceptional expertise in various energy-producing regions around the world. Draws on additional competencies in tax, environmental compliance and project finance, to assist players in both the oil and gas and electricity sectors.
Band 2
Band 3
3 Hogan LovellsEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 3 |Hogan Lovells offers a highly capable nuclear practice that is adept at handling export control, fuel cycle and nuclear operating licensing issues at the NRC. Also home to a well-regarded oil and gas regulatory team, with strength in the representation of gas pipelines, LNG matters and FERC litigation. Also active on compliance and project development issues. Litigation capabilities are bolstered by expertise in complementary areas, such as intellectual property and environmental law.3 Sidley Austin LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 3 |Sidley Austin LLP offers clients broad expertise in the energy space covering transactional, regulatory and litigation work. Particularly well thought of in the oil and gas space with capability across upstream, midstream and downstream matters. Represents clients before FERC on regulatory approvals, enforcement and rate issues. Offers additional strength in power regulation and litigation, assisting clients participating in the generation, transmission and distribution and trading of electricity. Also offers capabilities in transactional matters for electricity clients.
Band 4
4 Baker Botts L.L.P.Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 4 |A very well-regarded energy firm with strength across transactional, regulatory and litigation settings. Frequently retained by oil and gas, power and investor clients who are active in energy matters. Strong in oil and gas acquisitions and sales, with particular expertise in the MLP market. Provides regulatory advice and FERC representation on pipeline and rate issues. Noted for particular abilities in FERC rulemakings. Also active in the power space, assisting traditional power, renewable energy and utility clients on a range of transactions.4 King & Spalding LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 4 |King & Spalding LLP is recognized for advising oil and gas industry clients and public authorities on regulatory matters in connection with the development of production, storage and transportation infrastructure, with a growing presence in LNG. Frequently represents a range of clients in applications to FERC and DOE. Further noted for expertise in commercial transactions and contracts across the oil and gas sector, frequently handling acquisitions, fuel supply agreements and engineering, procurement and construction contracts.4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 4 |Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a market-leading and impressively broad-based group with recognized ability across the full range of energy sectors. Best known as one of the strongest and deepest nuclear regulatory teams in the country, frequently handling the largest and most complex of matters for utilities. Offers clients a strong regulatory power practice with extensive capabilities in compliance and enforcement matters before FERC. Also noted for expertise in regulatory matters for oil and gas clients and extensive administrative and appellate litigation capabilities. Supplements its sector-spanning regulatory expertise with broad capabilities in the acquisition, sale and financing of conventional and renewable power assets.4 Reed Smith LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 4 |Reed Smith LLP is a growing Houston-based team, recognized for its strength in the oil and gas regulatory space, routinely representing clients before the CFTC and FERC. Assists clients with complex issues including pipeline and natural gas storage-related litigation, capacity allocation and rate structuring.
Band 5
5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 5 |Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a robust oil and gas regulatory and litigation team providing clients with high-quality representation before FERC and the DOE. Enjoys a fine track record for its work in midstream and upstream oil and gas transactions, acting for private equity firms and energy companies. Further noted for expertise in electricity financings.5 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 5 |Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP adeptly handles a variety of transactions for clients in the power industry, including the purchase and sale of assets as well as joint ventures and other agreements. Noted for developing transactional capabilities in the natural gas and LNG space. Offers further expertise in regulatory authorization and other proceedings before FERC and the DOE in regulatory proceedings connected with the siting and construction of LNG production, liquefaction and export facilities.- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPEnergy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)2023 | Band 5