Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
Contact number
+1 213 683 9100Chambers Review
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is regarded as a strong litigation group dealing with complex and high-profile disputes in defense of energy clients. Also available for a range of energy work encompassing regulatory and transactional matters. Acts for a number of well-known energy companies, including oil and electricity clients. Recognized for assisting utilities on strategy and regulatory work pertaining to wild fires.
Work Highlights
- Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP defended Pacific Gas & Electric against a petition brought by the City and County of San Francisco asking the CPUC to determine how much the city would have to compensate PG&E to acquire PG&E's transmission and distribution assets used to serve customers in San Francisco.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Munger, Tolles & Olson understands the California energy regulatory framework really well."
"Munger, Tolles & Olson has a very strong regulatory practice. The team is very knowledgeable about energy and electric."
"Munger is thoughtful in responding to questions."
"Munger, Tolles & Olson understands the California energy regulatory framework really well."
"Munger, Tolles & Olson has a very strong regulatory practice. The team is very knowledgeable about energy and electric."
"Munger is thoughtful in responding to questions."
Notable Practitioners
Henry Weissmann is an esteemed energy lawyer with considerable experience acting for clients in government agency proceedings. He represents household-name electric power companies and pipeline operators.
"Henry's strategic chops are unmatched."
"Henry Weissmann is premier utility regulatory litigator in the state. He is very creative and he has the right combination of strong instincts and subject matter expertise."
"Henry Weissman is really steeped in the CPUC. He has deep experience working before the commission."
"Henry Weissmann is the perfect lead lawyer for fraught and contentious matters. He is so calm and well organized."
Giovanni Saarman Gonzalez is an associate noted for his abilities in commercial and regulatory litigation in the energy sector.
"Giovanni Saarman Gonzalez is very knowledgeable and strategic."
"Giovanni is very cerebral. He is good at statutory interpretation and qualitative issues."
"Giovanni provides solid research and pithy analysis."
Ranked Lawyers at
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
California