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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W.
WASHINGTON DC 20036-5306
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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William Hollaway has extensive experience representing clients on a broad range of issues in the energy regulatory and energy transactional fields, including numerous proceedings and matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).  His clients include independent power producers and transmission companies, as well as traditional regulated generation and transmission utilities.  His deep understanding of power generation and transmission technology has enabled him to work seamlessly with clients on virtually every type of power generating facility and transmission project.  He has represented clients on numerous wind and solar renewable power projects as well as numerous traditional power projects including natural gas, hydro, nuclear and coal projects.  Dr. Hollaway also represents clients on numerous electric power transmission projects, including both traditional Alternating Current (AC) projects and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission projects, including subsea cables.  He represents clients on project development, mergers and acquisitions, and obtaining approvals to enable transactions.  He has in-depth knowledge of project development and interconnection agreements, including his ground-breaking work on the Neptune Regional Transmission System.  He has been at the forefront of competitive transmission development and the development of regulatory processes to enable and implement competitive transmission.

Career

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Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Energy litigation: oil and gas

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is adept at handling FERC enforcement and litigation cases on behalf of major players in the oil and gas sector, such as TotalEnergies. The team regularly supports clients on regulatory litigation mandates, including rate proceedings, investigations, complaints and acquisitions. William Holloway is a key contact in the group, based in Washington DC, with a client roster consisting of independent power producers and transmission companies. Hollaway chairs the firm’s energy regulation and litigation practice and has considerable experience standing before the FERC, while Janine Durand, who advises on energy-related transactions and administrative litigation, is another key member of the team. Jason Fleischer, Jeffrey Jakubiak and Jennifer Mansh left the firm to join Vinson & Elkins LLP in February 2023.