Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is a superb group, offering clients top-level regulatory advice on both oil and gas and power issues. Excels in FERC proceedings and appellate litigation, as well as enforcement, settlement negotiation and power market advice. Continues to assist clients with important government and internal investigations. Particularly highly esteemed for its representation of oil pipeline and power utility clients, offering market-leading representation on regulatory matters connected with sophisticated transactions and disputes. Possesses significant energy-related antitrust and environmental capabilities, bolstering its comprehensive offering to clients.

"Steptoe does consistently good work on complex FERC matters."

"The team has great depth of knowledge and are very creative and helpful."

Steptoe & Johnson LLP represented Association of Oil Pipe Lines in responding to a FERC Notice of Inquiry regarding its standard of review for complaints against annual rate changes.

David Raskin has decades of experience handling a range of electric industry matters, including power market rulemakings and rate cases. "He is a very well-regarded practitioner and he is a strong tactician."

Richard Roberts has considerable expertise spanning federal regulatory compliance, enforcement proceedings and disputes before FERC. "He is an outstanding attorney." "Richard is very knowledgeable and is a very strategic thinker."

Steven Brose has a wealth of experience assisting pipeline owners and industry trade association with FERC proceedings concerning ratemaking and capacity allocation as well as advocating for policy change. "He brings years of experience in the FERC regulatory space and understands archaic parts of the law too. He is practical, realistic and commercial in his advice."

Steven Reed is commended for his work managing FERC complaints and appellate proceedings on behalf of large pipeline clients. He also advises on rate and tariff issues. "Steven is a top-notch lawyer."

Daniel Poynor is noted for his experience representing oil and gas pipeline owners in a range of disputes before FERC. He has particular expertise in ratemaking proceedings. "Daniel has an extensive background - he can really dive into the regulations and some of the more detailed provisions. He's a highly technical excellent resource."

Douglas Green has notable experience assisting with a range of litigation and regulatory matters, frequently acting for large utilities before federal agencies. "He is very client-focused and offers prudent advice."

Jennifer Key focuses her practice on the representation of electric utilities and is frequently called upon to litigate a broad array of issues before FERC. She also manages day-to-day regulatory counseling. "She is a very good attorney and a strong advocate."

Daniel Mullen's regulatory practice spans the oil and gas and power sectors. He frequently handles cost matters and market-based rate applications before FERC. "Daniel understands the ins and outs of FERC and provides practical advice."

William Keyser has a diverse power practice, representing utilities, transmission providers and power producers across a range of regulatory matters before FERC.