D Kirk Morgan II
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
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+1.202.828.5854Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by D Kirk Morgan II
Practice Areas
Practice focuses on midstream oil and gas issues before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Clients include pipeline developers, owners, operators and investors managing oil and gas related projects, transactions, and disputes. Also works with oil and gas pipelines and project developers with respect to their jurisdictional status, rates, capacity allocation methodologies, regulated practices, and business opportunities. Regularly called upon by pipeline clients and developers regarding new infrastructure projects, including greenfield pipelines and expansions of existing pipelines. Leads clients through rate cases, the process of preparing open season materials, precedent and transportation agreements, tariffs and the prosecution of certificate applications and other regulatory approvals.
Also works with institutional investors and private equity funds in relation to energy regulatory requirements applicable to oil and gas investments, financing, mergers, acquisitions and restructuring transactions.
Professional Memberships
Energy Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association
Personal
JD, Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2001, magna cum laude; BA, Catholic University of America, 1998, summa cum laude
Chambers Review
Global
Kirk Morgan frequently serves as federal regulatory counsel to oil and gas projects, advising on a range of related agreements and FERC proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirk is an excellent business lawyer and is particularly strong in the area of natural gas pipeline regulation."
"He is able to provide both technical and practical advice."
"He is a talented expert in his field."
"Kirk is an excellent business lawyer and is particularly strong in the area of natural gas pipeline regulation."
"He is able to provide both technical and practical advice."
"He is a talented expert in his field."