Offshore Energy
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Provided by Bracewell LLP
With more than 70 percent of the firm’s lawyers dedicating all or a majority of their time to energy-related services, Bracewell has one of the largest dedicated energy teams in the United States. We advise clients on innovative projects and transactions, including cutting-edge work in offshore energy. Bracewell provides a truly comprehensive offshore energy offering with market-leading transactional, projects, regulatory, finance and tax lawyers who have decades of experience representing stakeholders in developing offshore wind and offshore oil and gas projects.
We represent diverse participants in the offshore wind sector, including global financial institutions, private equity funds, developers and other investors, manufacturers and contractors. We handle every aspect of developing utility-scale offshore wind projects in the United States. In addition, we have a long history of advising clients on diverse offshore oil and gas transactions, most notably in the Gulf of Mexico. We have deep experience across upstream and midstream offshore energy sectors – from initial acquisitions and financing – to exploration and production, litigation and regulatory matters, bankruptcies, and the decommissioning of offshore assets.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP houses an accomplished group that frequently represents a diverse client base of midstream companies, financial institutions and manufacturers in offshore wind and oil and gas matters. Bracewell's attorneys are experienced with joint ventures and market entry, along with financings of major offshore energy projects. The team is also noted for its strength in guiding clients through the evolving federal regulatory landscape.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell LLP advised SSE Renewables on risks associated with its investment strategies in the US offshore wind market in addition to policy developments at the federal and state levels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bracewell is among the best nationwide when it comes to renewable energy and offshore wind. They combine commercial awareness with subject matter specialist skill."
"Bracewell has a very strong team and delivers on time, always."
"One of the benefits of Bracewell is the firm is able to leverage colleagues in a variety of departments."
"Bracewell is among the best nationwide when it comes to renewable energy and offshore wind. They combine commercial awareness with subject matter specialist skill."
"Bracewell has a very strong team and delivers on time, always."
"One of the benefits of Bracewell is the firm is able to leverage colleagues in a variety of departments."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Ewing is a go-to attorney with experience in offshore wind as long as the sector is old, having advised on some of the most groundbreaking projects in the space. His clients benefit from his broad environmental and energy knowledge and his particular expertise in permitting work. He regularly works with the largest sector clients to guide them through complex regulatory proceedings.
"Kevin Ewing is great to work with. He is the best in the industry."
"Kevin is a very thoughtful person; he has great legal judgment."
"Kevin Ewing is a unique mind in permitting energy projects, particularly offshore wind."
Danielle Varnell is a transactional attorney commended for her work in connection with large generation and storage projects across the energy sector. She is particularly highlighted for her work on joint venture structuring and financing arrangements for companies entering the offshore wind space.
"Danielle is fantastic both in her legal mind and in her acuity in understanding her counterparty and our goals as an organization."
"Danielle Varnell is extremely competent. She is a very confident speaker, very thoughtful and always comes fully prepared."
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