Climate Change
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
+1 202 857 1700Chambers Review
McGuireWoods LLP offers a skilled team in a broad range of climate change proceedings, including complex litigation related to fossil-fueled power plants under the CAA. Expertise involves regulatory counsel related to the Clean Power Plan. Regularly advises major oil and gas companies as well as renewable energy developers, such as solar and wind clients. Also noted for assistance with corporate transactions, providing counsel on the financing and project development of renewable energy operations.
Work Highlights
- McGuireWoods LLP advised Dominion Energy on contracts with an aggregate value, of approximately $7 billion to construct a 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW-C) commercial project. The firm also assisted with its 5 November 2021 application to the Virginia State Corporation Commission for approval of the CVOW-C project.
Notable Practitioners
Allison Wood focuses her practice almost entirely on climate change and emissions-related environmental law. She advises clients in the electric utility and oil and gas sectors on regulation, litigation, counseling and risk management. She has particular expertise in the Endangered Species Act.
"Allison has broad expertise and is very experienced at the federal level."