Emil Barth > Baker Botts L.L.P. > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.