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Baker Botts L.L.P. Offices

Baker Botts L.L.P.
700 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001-5692
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Michael Yuffee

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Work Department

Global Projects / Energy Regulatory

Position

Partner

Section Chair – Energy Regulatory (Firmwide)

Career

Michael Yuffee focuses his practice on regulatory, enforcement defense, compliance, and transactional matters relating to the energy and commodities markets. Michael has extensive experience representing clients in energy and commodity-related regulatory proceedings and investigation matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Michael handles matters arising under the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, the Commodity Exchange Act, and various other federal and state laws.

He regularly represents power producers, energy traders and marketers, commodities traders, financial institutions, wholesale power suppliers, and integrated energy companies with the development of regulatory compliance programs as well as represents clients in both public and non-public investigations and enforcement actions. He is likewise experienced in the regulatory facets of both the physical and financial wholesale power markets, including the formation and redesign of wholesale energy markets, transmission rate proceedings, capacity market development, interconnection issues and general administrative and civil litigation matters. Michael also advises clients with regard to the regulatory implications of structured physical and financial energy transactions, project development transactions, and wholesale power and natural gas transactions.

Michael has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry and in practicing energy regulatory law. Michael began his career working for the federal government, first at the U.S. Department of Energy, and then as an attorney-advisor in FERC’s Office of Administrative Law Judges.

Memberships

District of Columbia Bar
State Bar of Maryland
Energy Bar Association
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States

Education

J.D., Washington University School of Law 1994
Notes and Comments Editor, Washington University Law Quarterly
B.A., History and Political Science, Boston University 1991 cum laude

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Energy regulation: electric power

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Michael Yuffee – Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. excels in energy regulation, helping clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the U.S. electricity market. The firm represents a broad range of industry stakeholders, including large multi-state utilities, private-equity-backed generation and transmission companies, investors, and developers of renewable energy and storage assets. The team handles traditional electric energy regulation, litigation, and transactional regulatory counseling, while also advising on the development of major infrastructure projects. The practice extends to niche regulatory matters, such as hydroelectric licensing and enforcement before FERC and other agencies, and covers the full range of electricity assets, from conventional power and renewables to battery storage, hydroelectric, retail, and transmission assets. The team is led by Michael Yuffee, who focuses on wholesale market design, interconnection, ratemaking, compliance, and FERC representation. Jay Ryan specializes in project development and regulatory matters, Emil Barth focuses on transmission and RTO/ISO market rules, and David Applebaum brings deep expertise in enforcement, compliance, and internal investigations.

United States > Energy > Energy regulation: oil and gas

Baker Botts L.L.P. maintains a strong reputation in oil and gas regulation, representing a high-profile client roster across a wide range of regulatory, litigation, and compliance matters. The firm is well-positioned to guide clients through regulatory challenges, including energy transition issues, and regularly advises on natural gas transportation and storage rates, facility permitting, and regulatory developments. The team also represents natural gas and oil shippers in proceedings before FERC and state regulators, handling cases from initiation through judicial review. The team is also active in compliance and enforcement related to natural gas and oil trading. Practice head Michael Yuffee focuses on regulatory compliance, enforcement defense, and wholesale energy market transactions. Emil Barth advises major natural gas and oil companies on regulatory, litigation, and infrastructure matters, while Houston-based David Applebaum specializes in enforcement, compliance, and internal investigations, frequently advising on energy market transactions to mitigate regulatory risks before FERC, NERC, and state agencies. Unless otherwise stated all individuals mentioned are based in Washington D.C.

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