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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation | USA

California

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. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP possesses a wealth of experience representing utilities before the California Public Utilities Commission. Represents a large number of renewable energy companies across the state, as well as clients in the oil and gas industry. Offers guidance on project development, including financing, power purchase agreements and permitting through to dispute resolution. Noted activity across the Western United States and knowledgeable on issues relating to community choice aggregators.
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  2. Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
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    Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is regarded as a strong litigation group dealing with complex and high-profile disputes in defense of energy clients. Also available for a range of energy work encompassing regulatory and transactional matters. Acts for a number of well-known energy companies, including oil and electricity clients. Recognized for assisting utilities on strategy and regulatory work pertaining to wild fires.
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  3. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has a strong California-based team with longstanding experience before the CPUC, CEC and CAISO, providing representation to a range of market participants. The firm's expertise includes permitting, rate cases and regulatory compliance, with additional capabilities in PPAs.
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  4. Downey Brand LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Latham & Watkins LLP
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    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Latham & Watkins LLP is experienced in all matters pertaining to energy infrastructure for prominent clients in both the renewables space and the oil and gas industry. Frequently assists clients with first-in-kind projects. Also offers strength in handling matters before agencies such as the CPUC, CEC and the US Department of Energy. Deftly manages trial and appellate litigation resulting from agency decisions. Notable for its involvement in rulemaking proceedings affecting clients in the energy sector.
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  2. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a notable group of energy practitioners with extensive experience handling CPUC proceedings and approvals relating to major projects. Also well versed in state and federal investigations, as well as breach of contract claims.
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  3. Stoel Rives LLP
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    Stoel Rives LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Stoel Rives is home to a group noted for its extensive experience handling CPUC proceedings and approvals relating to major projects. The team provides strategic advice to energy sector clients across a range of different issues.

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