Offshore Energy
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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202 654 6200Chambers Review
Perkins Coie LLP is highlighted for its considerable practice in the offshore wind space. The team is well known for its regulatory expertise with particular acumen in securing environmental approvals, as well as handling siting and permitting work for large projects. The firm also manages policy-related work for major sector clients.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie provided counsel on permitting and environmental review to Invenergy in connection with the development of the company's Leading Light Wind project in the New York Bight.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Perkins team has deep expertise and a strong ability to make that expertise usable to non-experts."
"Perkins Coie are very strong at presenting and explaining very complex nuances of US laws."
"Perkins Coie's focus on client relationships stands out."
"The Perkins team has deep expertise and a strong ability to make that expertise usable to non-experts."
"Perkins Coie are very strong at presenting and explaining very complex nuances of US laws."
"Perkins Coie's focus on client relationships stands out."
Notable Practitioners
Ted Boling is a well-known attorney commended for his NEPA expertise. He advises entrant companies on regulatory issues pertaining to the development of new offshore wind assets.
"Ted Boling has really strong communication and influencing skills."
"Ted is super smart, he knows everything and he has great connections."
"Ted Boling clearly knows the national regulatory scheme and he is very good at offering practical advice."
Laura Zagar has significant expertise across the environment and energy issues affecting energy companies in the offshore wind space. She is sought after for her particular knowledge of floating wind power developments.
"Laura is one of the best when it comes to client development."
"Laura Zagar has a broad scope to her work and she is uniquely personable. She builds relationships and trust."