Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation) | USA

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a market-leading and impressively broad-based group with recognized ability across the full range of energy sectors. It is best known as one of the strongest and deepest nuclear regulatory teams in the country, frequently handling the largest and most complex of matters for utilities. The firm also offers clients a strong regulatory power practice with extensive capabilities in compliance and enforcement matters before FERC. It is noted for expertise in regulatory matters for oil and gas clients and extensive administrative and appellate litigation capabilities too. The firm supplements its sector-spanning regulatory expertise with broad capabilities in the acquisition, sale and financing of conventional and renewable power assets.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP possesses one of the best nuclear practices in the country. Its lawyers are thought leaders in the modernization of nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technologies. It is frequently seen on issues involving the NRC, including licensing for new facilities, spent fuel processing disputes and approvals. The firm is also active in international nuclear development matters. It is very well thought of in energy securities circles and on complex power financings. The team has particular strength in statute-based securitization financings for stranded costs for public utilities, tax-exempt debt financings and sale-leaseback structures.

Balch & Bingham LLP is recognized for its excellent regulatory expertise in the nuclear space. It offers deep knowledge on nuclear safety testing, investigations and fuel and services contracts. The firm is further noted for its capability in spent fuel litigation matters and also its ability to advise nuclear energy clients on whistle-blower response. It is able to advise at the cutting edge of new nuclear plant development. The firm also represents clients active in the power space in FERC proceedings and filings as well as providing regulatory support to transactions in the space.

Hogan Lovells offers a highly capable nuclear practice that is adept at handling export control, fuel cycle and nuclear operating licensing issues at the NRC. It is also home to a well-regarded oil and gas regulatory team, with strength in the representation of gas pipelines, LNG matters and FERC litigation. The firm is also active on compliance and project development issues. Its litigation capabilities are bolstered by expertise in complementary areas, such as intellectual property and environmental law.