Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
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Jones Day is noted for its expertise spanning the power and oil and gas sectors, counting power generators, institutional investors, electric utilities and pipeline operators as part of its client base. It ably assists with master limited partnerships, joint ventures and other commercial agreements in the oil and gas sector. The firm also handles a broad range of regulatory matters in the power sector including M&A approval, investigations and rate and tariff proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised Marathon Petroleum on the formation of a joint venture with Neste to convert Marathon’s idled refinery in Martinez, California into a 730 million gallons per year renewable fuels facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day provides exceptional work product and services on a consistent basis. I know anytime we make a request, they always deliver."
"The Jones Day team do not only have a thorough knowledge of the legal rules but have strong relationships with FERC staff."
"Jones Day provides exceptional work product and services on a consistent basis. I know anytime we make a request, they always deliver."
"The Jones Day team do not only have a thorough knowledge of the legal rules but have strong relationships with FERC staff."
Notable Practitioners
James Olson has experience advising oil and gas pipeline clients on a range of regulatory matters, including rate and tariff proceedings before FERC.
"I am always impressed with James's ability to quickly grasp issues and generate consensus among participants in regulatory proceedings."
"James Olson knows the issues well and prepares his client well. He takes a big picture view for the client."
"James is a real leader. He achieves results."
Jeffrey Schlegel has excellent capacity to effectively assist with joint venture and master limited partnership structuring. He has further expertise in a broad array of commercial agreements in the oil and gas sector.
"Jeffrey is a true expert in the field. He does a good job of thinking strategically about the issues."
"Jeffrey Schlegel's strengths are in his business acumen and the way he manages his team."
"Jeffrey is a fantastic lawyer. He is knowledgeable, practical and smart."
James Beh has notable experience assisting power generators, institutional investors and electric utilities on a broad range of regulatory matters. He has particular knowledge of issues arising in the California energy market.
"James Beh is an extremely capable lawyer."
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