Energy & Natural Resources
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 2
Contact number
+1 206 623 7580Chambers Review
K&L Gates is a well-established firm with experience in energy transactions, including developments, acquisitions and investments. Extensive regulatory experience, which includes state and federal capabilities. Strengths include climate change concerns, natural gas pipeline projects and electric transmission issues.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates served as transaction counsel and bond counsel to the Municipality of Anchorage in the sale of its electric utility, Municipal Light & Power.
Strengths
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"The K&L Gates team cuts to the heart of an issue quickly with well-researched analysis."
"The team provides exceptional service and is incredibly responsive."
"K&L Gates' attorneys are extremely responsive and are able to handle complex matters. They also provide practical advice."
"The K&L Gates team cuts to the heart of an issue quickly with well-researched analysis."
"The team provides exceptional service and is incredibly responsive."
"K&L Gates' attorneys are extremely responsive and are able to handle complex matters. They also provide practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Thomas regularly represents clients with interests in power and water assets. She comes recommended for her broad capabilities, which include rate cases, permitting issues and regulatory concerns arising from corporate transactions.
"Elizabeth is a very experienced lawyer who is quite organized and provides great practical advice and guidance."
"She is one of the sharpest attorneys practicing in the space."
Eric Freedman’s energy practice sees him regularly handle complex transactional matters for both private and public sector clients. He has additional experience assisting companies with their energy transition efforts.
"Eric is extremely accurate, knowledgeable and responsive."
"Eric is remarkably strategic and responsive."
Kari Vander Stoep routinely acts on behalf of clients such as utilities and independent power producers in both administrative proceedings and courtroom litigation. She is notably experienced before both the WUTC and FERC.
"Kari provides my organization excellent counsel."
Ranked Lawyers at
K&L Gates
Washington