Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA
What the team is known for
Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP offers clients experienced regulatory counsel, being well versed in the power market and industry reform. Highly esteemed for FERC and federal court power litigation. Enjoys a fine track record for its work on behalf of state regulatory bodies, trade associations, municipalities and cooperatives. Possesses particular strength in relation to infrastructure development, rate regulation, reliability standards and competition policy. Go-to practice for representation of public sector clients and non-profit cooperatives in the power space.
Strengths
"The team have a very good understanding of the industry."
"Spiegel's energy group relies on its deep substantive experience to effectively counsel clients and handle numerous cutting edge and evolving energy regulatory issues."
"The firm is very meticulous with their work."
Work highlights
Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP advised The Mississippi Public Service Commission on the preparation and filing of a complaint at FERC challenging the return on equity used in the determination of rates charged through Entergy's Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Orleans subsidiaries for Entergy’s Grand Gulf nuclear plant subsidiary.
Notable practitioners
Cynthia Bogorad has considerable experience representing energy sector clients, with particular strengths advising utilities on rulemaking and legislation, including proceedings before FERC. "Cynthia has a really deep base of knowledge on federal energy policy and she is very practical."
Scott Strauss represents state utility commissions and consumer-owned and municipal utilities in regulatory challenges and other contentious proceedings as well as managing complex contract negotiations. "Scott has long-term experience, intellect, quick understanding and dedication to client needs."
David Pomper has notable experience representing state and municipal utilities in a range of regulatory matters, particularly those concerning transmission and other cost-based rates. "David has incredibly good written advocacy and strong oral advocacy. He is also very creative and sharp."
