Janine Durand > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s energy, regulatory and litigation team advises on the full spectrum of energy litigation matters before FERC and state and federal courts. The group also demonstrates proficiency with disputes arising out of transactions, which are also a strength of practice chair William Hollaway, whose clients include independent power producers and independent transmission companies, as well as traditional regulated generation and transmission utilities. Janine Durand‘s workload encompasses matters related to the development and management of energy transmission and generation, such as merchant transmission projects and renewable energy. All mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP stands out for its capabilities in high-profile energy litigation, adeptly representing clients before FERC, state, and federal courts. The practice is also adept at handling high-profile transmissions, often in connection with large generating facilities such as wind and solar projects across the country. Washington DC-based William Hollaway leads the team and primarily acts on behalf of independent power producers as well as transmission companies in the full range of regulatory and transactional electric power matters. Senior counsel Janine Durand, also in DC, provides clients with in-depth experience before FERC, in renewable energy work, and on merchant transmission projects. Jeffrey Jakubiak left the firm in February 2023.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP represents midstream pipeline and gas companies, independent power producers and independent transmission companies in complex FERC enforcement and litigation cases. In the Washington DC office, William Hollaway is noted for his expertise in the areas of energy regulation and transactions, including a number of proceedings at FERC. He is regularly assisted by Washington DC’s Janine Durand, who advises on high-value energy litigation and transactions. Another key contact in the oil and gas litigation space is Dallas-based Trey Cox, who recently led a dispute between Florida Gas and Texas Brine following the collapse of the Bayou Corne salt mine.