Noel Symons > McGuireWoods LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP fields a practice with a varied caseload that encompasses rate cases, obtaining FERC approvals for transmission financing, the formation of new energy markets and regulatory litigation. FERC enforcement cases are another area of strength for the team jointly headed by a duo of energy experts: Todd Mullins chairs the firm’s energy enforcement group and has extensive experience in compliance and enforcement matters before FERC, the CFTC, and NERC, while Noel Symons’ advisory portfolio comprises RTO tariffs and market design, rate matters, and compliance, among others. Katlyn Davis Farrell is another key name to note with a broad practice that encompasses generator interconnection, cost allocation, and transactional support. FERC approvals, regulatory compliance and the development and ownership of electric generation and transmission projects fall under the umbrella of Julia English‘s areas of focus.

Handling the full gamut of FERC enforcement proceedings, McGuireWoods LLP‘s varied workload extends to disputes related to reliability-must-run (RMR) units, the transition from stated transmission rates to forward-looking formula rates, and the unauthorized use of transmission systems. Todd Mullins excels in enforcement and compliance disputes involving various regulators such as FERC and NERC, and related private litigation. Mullins leads the Washington DC-based practice alongside Noel Symons, whose capabilities encompass disputes arising from cross-jurisdictional matters, the design of markets for energy, transmission planning, and cost allocation. With particular proficiency in matters related to the development, ownership and operation of electric generation and transmission projects, Julia English regularly represents electric generation and transmission owners, developers, financial institutions and investors, while Katlyn Davis Farrell is well versed in handling matters regarding cost-based and market-based rates, generator interconnection, and RTO/ISO tariffs.