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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) | USA

Texas

As with the Nationwide chapter, state-level Energy sections cover the corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues arising from the energy sector. This includes the regulatory components of M&A and other transactional work as well as pure regulatory work related to the application for licenses and compliance. Contentious matters are also considered here, including enforcement actions, government investigations and rate disputes. These chapters focus on state-level representation, federal-level work is mostly considered in the nationwide chapter.

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Band 1

  1. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Baker Botts L.L.P. has an impressive team of energy attorneys with a strong presence in the Texas electricity market and in the oil and gas space. Regularly called in to handle major matters before the PUCT, as well as advising on compliance with RRC regulations. Handles precedent-setting litigation for a broad client base, including trade associations and utilities. Also acts for a number of notable oil and gas companies. Able to draw upon specialists in areas such as tax, environment and real estate, enabling thorough client representation.
  2. Coffin Renner LLP
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    Coffin Renner LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Coffin Renner LLP is identified as a key player in representing pipeline and electric utilities in complex regulatory matters and administrative proceedings. Frequently advocates on behalf of its clients before the RRC and PUCT in industry-defining cases, drawing on deep agency experience. Market sources highlight the team for its transmission work in particular.
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Band 2

  1. McGinnis Lochridge
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    McGinnis Lochridge
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    McGinnis Lochridge offers deep-rooted expertise in the oil and gas industry, acting on behalf of a range of major international companies and individual landowners. Notable upstream and midstream regulatory expertise complemented by significant experience in administrative and court proceedings involving matters such as disputes over operating agreements, lease covenants and royalty pricing. Also equipped to handle disputes relating to environmental damage and mineral title ownership, among other contentious matters.
  2. Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
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    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP has broad-based litigation and regulatory compliance expertise in the oil and gas arena. Regularly appears before the RRC, acting for clients in matters such as regulatory issues surrounding natural resource exploration and processing, and royalty claims. Also has notable courtroom experience, often leading disputes arising from upstream E&P activities.
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Band 3

  1. Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2024 | Band 3
  2. McElroy, Sullivan & Miller LLP
    Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
    2024 | Band 3