Energy & Natural Resources
USA Guide 2024 : Maine
Band 1
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+1 207 772 1941About
Provided by Drummond Woodsum
Drummond Woodsum’s environment and energy team is a dynamic group of attorneys with specialized expertise in environment and energy law and with backgrounds in litigation, real estate and land use law. Together, this team serves a diverse group of clients from many business sectors, including natural resource protection, manufacturing, renewable energy, real estate, banking, municipalities and educational institutions. Our team is distinguished by its focus on providing each client with cost-effective solutions and zealous advocacy.
Chambers Review
Drummond Woodsum has a deep bench with expertise in handling a range of energy matters. The firm is well regarded for its representation of clients before state public utility regulatory bodies and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The team is also noted for its adept handling of project development and M&A, tax and environmental-related advice.
Work Highlights
- Drummond Woodsum represented Longroad Development Company in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements with Maine and Massachusetts regulators with respect to a 1,000 megawatt wind project in northern Maine, which will provide power to both Maine and Massachusetts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Drummond provide very helpful insights into local conditions, which is extremely valuable to us."
"Drummond Woodsum has the ability and experience to understand complex matters and the judgment to efficiently resolve the material points."
"Drummond provide very helpful insights into local conditions, which is extremely valuable to us."
"Drummond Woodsum has the ability and experience to understand complex matters and the judgment to efficiently resolve the material points."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Cote is head of the firm's energy and utilities team and regularly assists clients with solar, thermal and other renewables-related work.
"Adam has the judgment and experience to efficiently navigate to the desired outcome and the confidence to identify and focus on the actions that matter."
"Adam has been extremely helpful for us to navigate some sophisticated legal and commercial issues."
Amy Olfene often represents local utilities and renewable companies before the Maine Public Utility Commission in regulatory proceedings.
"Amy is practical and demonstrated the legal expertise to resolve our matter. Amy has the savvy to change another party's perspective whilst avoiding confrontation."