Bracewell LLP is renowned for its strength in handling regulation surrounding the development and operation of pipeline infrastructure. With a client roster including midstream giants such as El Paso Natural Gas and Kinder Morgan, the team handles a broad range of large-scale projects, day-to-day operations, commercial opportunities and other ongoing regulatory and commercial requirements. Enforcement and appeals of regulatory decisions are also key areas of focus and the recent arrival of both Catherine Little and Annie Cook from Troutman Pepper has granted the firm a significant pipeline and LNG safety regulation practice. Mark Lewis heads the team and focuses on commercial and regulatory matters for oil and gas pipelines and other midstream clients, while Kirk Morgan acts for pipelines and project developers on jurisdictional issues, rate options, regulated practices and business opportunities. Michael Brooks advises on compliance with federal rules and regulation governing commodities and derivatives, as well as providing representation in investigations and enforcement proceedings. All named practitioners operate from the firm's office in Washington DC.

Noted for its expertise in representing companies across the natural and LNG industry sectors, Vinson & Elkins LLP’s team is regularly placed at the forefront of large-scale infrastructure projects, handling all regulatory aspects and related appellate work, as well as critical pipeline rate cases before the FERC. The practice handles a variety of other regulatory mandates, including compliance issues, gas quality proceedings and presidential permit applications. Jay Seegers leads the Houston-based team, advising natural gas pipeline clients on regulatory issues with a focus on administrative litigation. Other key contacts in the team include Washington DC’s John Decker, who has experience in the natural gas and power sectors, having worked on numerous domestic and international matters involving the transportation of natural gas and LNG, Suzanne Clevenger and Damien Lyster, who operate from the firm’s Houston office. Jason Fleischer joined the practice from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in February 2023. Anita Wilson  has retired.

Baker Botts L.L.P. handles a broad range of regulatory and litigation mandates in the oil and gas sector, such as representing clients in hearings surrounding transportation rates for natural gas, permitting of regulated facilities and counselling concerning regulatory changes. The regulation team is also noted for its capability in handling contentious matters, particularly when representing clients in administrative litigation and judicial reviews of agency decisions, as well as compliance and enforcement cases. Emil Barth has acted as first chair on regulatory hearings before the FERC and regularly advises on regulatory, litigation and project development matters, while Michael Yuffee focuses on enforcement defense and other regulatory mandates relating to the wholesale energy markets. Houston-based James Barkley jointly leads the team alongside Jay Ryan, and special counsel Ryan Norfolk regularly handles matters surrounding enforcement defense, internal investigations and administrative litigation. All named practitioners are based in the firm's Washington DC office, unless stated otherwise.

Counting Souther Star, Kinder Morgan and Columbia Gas, to name a few, among its key roster of clients, Hogan Lovells US LLP acts on high-end regulatory matters in the oil and gas sector, namely those in connection with Section 4 rate filings. The firm specializes in matters concerning LNG and pipelines, with demonstrable experience before the FERC. Practice head Stefan Krantz advises major pipeline companies in FERC proceedings concerning Section 4 and 5 rate litigation, while Greg Junge focuses on natural gas regulation issues before the FERC, as well as the federal court. Denver-based Ana Maria Gutiérrez, who is noted for her expertise in environmental, permitting and general regulatory issues, is another key contact in the group. All named partners operate from the firm's office in Washington DC, unless stated otherwise.

Latham & Watkins LLP handles the full range of commercial and regulatory issues, frequently representing companies involved in transportation and storage of natural gas, crude oil and refined petroleum products, as well as commodity traders and private equity sponsors. The Washington DC-based team is particularly active in administrative and appellate litigation, while frequently collaborating with the firm’s lawyers in the project finance, M&A, tax and environmental departments. Eugene Elrod is a recognized market leader, frequently representing clients in administrative litigation and arbitration, with a focus on federal and state regulation of natural gas, crude oil and petroleum. Patrick Nevins is regularly involved in high-stakes regulatory matters relating to administrative litigation and infrastructure projects.

The energy and project development team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP handles a broad range of oil and gas matters, including projects relating to LNG, RNG and gas-fired generation. The firm acts as a one-stop shop for all aspects of FERC, CFTC and DOE regulations for natural gas companies, particularly concerning certification and approval of new pipelines, administrative litigation, federal regulatory compliance and appellate litigation. Kirstin Gibbs is a standout name in the market, leading the firm’s energy industry team and the climate change and sustainability working group. Gibbs regularly represents pipelines, producers, traders, marketers and utilities on a variety of regulatory issues, while Pamela Wu advises on matters concerning rates, market regulation and energy commodity trading before FERC and CFTC. Associate Arjun Ramadevanahalli assists on issues regarding wholesale markets, utilities transactions and enforcement proceedings. Stephen Spina jointly leads the practice alongside Chicago-based Elizabeth Hanigan. All named lawyers operate from the firm’s Washington DC office, unless stated otherwise.

Van Ness Feldman LLP acts for major clients across the natural gas, LNG, oil and refined products sectors on all stages of the infrastructure development process, including structuring, construction and ongoing regulatory compliance. Additionally, the practice advises on rate, tariff and enforcement proceedings at the FERC, in addition to permitting proceedings before the DOE, and is noted for its expertise in handling pipeline safety enforcement, tribal consultations and climate change matters. Phil Mone and Mona Tandon lead the team alongside Michael Pincus, advises on all aspects of the siting and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and LNG terminals before the FERC, with demonstrable experience in presidential permits and rate and tariff issues. Paul Korman handles high-end litigation before the FERC on behalf of natural gas producers, marketers and pipelines, while Susan Olenchuk is an expert in pipeline safety compliance. All named partners are based in Washington DC.

Greenberg Traurig LLP has demonstrable experience representing natural gas pipeline companies and storage corporations before the FERC, with demonstrable experience advising on issues arising out of rate making, restructuring, market power and enforcement proceedings. In the firm’s Washington DC office, Kenneth Minesinger acts on energy regulatory and projects matters for key clients, including Petro Star, while Howard Nelson routinely handles major multiparty litigation and Rabeha Kamaluddin acts for major public utilities companies, energy developers and oil shippers before the FERC. Based in Orange County, Thomas Brill is another key contact in the group, assisting clients in navigating compliance requirements in voluntary and mandatory carbon markets. Minesinger leads the team alongside William Garner and Iskender Catto, who operate from Washington DC and Houston respectively.

K&L Gates is noted for its expertise in the regulation of natural gas pipeline transportation and storage, in addition to LNG imports and exports. Members of the team frequently appear before the FERC on mandates concerning pipeline regulation, including transportation capacity, rates and the permitting process, with additional experience representing natural gas pipeline clients in appellate court proceedings concerning transportation infrastructure, regulated rates and commercial transactions. Based in the firm’s Washington DC office, co-head of the global regulatory group David Wochner jointly leads the LNG and hydrogen practices, and frequently advises on critical federal regulatory and policy issues associated with energy infrastructure and commodities. Fort Worth’s Jamie Bryan leads the US-based team.

King & Spalding LLP’s energy regulatory practice handles the full range of regulation and litigation matters in the oil and gas arena, with demonstrable experience advising on LNG project development, hydrocarbon storage, carbon capture and alternative fuels mandates. The group frequently acts before the FERC and other regulatory bodies on cases concerning regulatory enforcements and investigations, natural gas certificate issues and safety matters associated with natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities. In the Washington DC office, James Bowe is noted for his expertise in the regulation of energy pipelines, energy storage facilities and oil and gas import and export facilities, in addition to carbon capture projects. Bowe jointly leads the team alongside Nikesh Jindal, who advises on regulation surrounding onshore and offshore exploration, while Houston’s Mark Greenberg focuses on energy-related commodities.

The energy and infrastructure team at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP assists a diverse range of oil and gas clients in navigating regulatory and permitting mandates before the FERC, DOE and other federal institutions. In the firm's New York office, Lisa Tonery leads the team and advises on critical matters in the LNG sector, representing major players in the industry, including Cheniere Energy and New Fortress Energy. The New York office is also home to senior associate Mariah Johnston, who handles on regulatory strategy, compliance and transactional matters. Based in Houston, global head of the energy and infrastructure practice Dahl Thompson is another key contact in the group.

Housing a robust FERC practice, Troutman Pepper focuses on all forms of gas regulation, in addition to corresponding facilities and projects, with demonstrable experience in handling rate cases, litigation, enforcement and rulemaking proceedings for prominent industry owners, operators, developers, customers and traders, including major market players such as Dominion Energy and Iroquois Gas. In the firm's Washington DC office, Daniel Archuleta advises on regulation, competition, enforcement and transactional issues before the FERC, state commissions and the Courts of Appeals, while Charlotte-based Mindy McGrath focuses on the federal and state regulation of natural gas pipeline and storage companies, with notable experience in ratemaking, administrative complaints and enforcement mandates. Amie Colby and Brandon Marzo, who jointly lead the practice, operate from Washington DC and Atlanta respectively.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s energy, regulatory and litigation group handles a broad range of energy regulation mandates, with demonstrable capability in handling FERC enforcement and litigation cases. Counting IMG Energy Solutions and TotalEnergies among its key roster of clients, the team’s regulatory expertise extends to rate proceedings, acquisitions, investigations and rulemaking. Jeffrey Jakubiak, Jason Fleischer and Jennifer Mansh left the team in February 2023 to Vinson & Elkins LLP. William Hollaway remains a key contact in the group and handles a variety of oil and gas mandates, including federal regulations and authorizations.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represents integrated oil and gas companies, natural gas pipeline companies, producers and developers of LNG facilities before the FERC, as well as the EPA and the DOE. This includes handling investigations and rate cases, in addition to all aspects of environmental issues surrounding oil and gas permitting, construction and operations. In the firm's Washington DC office, environmental law expert Deidre Duncan jointly leads the team alongside Dallas-based Myles Reynolds, who frequently acts for natural gas utilities and midstream companies. San Francisco's Shannon Broome is another key contact in the group.

Jones Day has demonstrable experience in handling oil and gas litigation before the FERC, in addition to natural gas project developments, with investigations, audits and enforcement matters forming a large proportion of the team’s caseload. In the firm’s Houston office, James Olson ‘provides an excellent service to clients’ and has considerable experience in administrative litigation before the FERC, while David Applebaum focuses on enforcement, compliance and internal investigations. The Houston office is also home to practice head Jeffrey Schlegel and associate Jewel Hand, while James Beh is based in Washington DC.

Based in New Orleans, the energy, environment and natural resources group at Jones Walker LLP handles large-scale infrastructure projects in Louisiana, with additional experience assisting upstream exploration and production companies on compliance matters and regulatory litigation before the FERC. Co-chair of the upstream group, Marjorie McKeithen regularly serves as project counsel on infrastructure projects, including hydrogen, biofuels and carbon capture facilities, while fellow co-chair Grady Hurley is noted for his expertise in maritime law, advising on regulatory matters concerning offshore energy exploration, production and distribution. Jonathan Hunter, who acts for clients in the upstream oil and gas sector on regulatory matters, is another key contact in the group.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP handles a range of regulatory issues concerning oil and natural gas pipelines before the FERC, the DOE and CFTC, with additional experience advising on acquisitions, shipper contracts, enforcement cases and appellate litigation. Based in the firm's Washington DC office, Brooksany Barrowes acts for clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors on the regulatory aspects of the purchase of assets, businesses and commodities, while Robert Fleishman specializes in defending clients against charges of market manipulation before the FERC and CFTC.