Katlyn Davis Farrell > McGuireWoods LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP is recognized for handling complex and novel regulatory issues of high industry significance, requiring deep sector expertise. The team has played a key role in the development of new energy markets and has been involved in federal and state rate cases addressing innovative methodologies for determining a utility’s authorized rate of return on investment. The firm is also a strong player in energy enforcement matters, regularly advising clients on compliance and regulatory challenges. The practice is led by Todd Mullins, co-chair of the power sector team, who represents energy clients in FERC enforcement and compliance matters. Noel Symons, a member of the energy strategic advisory board, focuses on regulatory and appellate litigation, advising utilities on cross-jurisdictional matters. Julia English represents generation and transmission owners, developers, and utilities in regulatory and compliance matters before FERC and DOE. Katlyn Davis Farrell has broad experience in electric market regulation, while David Martin Connelly provides strategic counsel on transmission rates, interconnection issues, and regulatory policy before FERC and appellate courts. All team members based in Washington DC.

McGuireWoods LLP is a major player in the energy enforcement space, representing a host of electric utility clients in FERC cases in federal courts. Todd Mullins and Noel Symons are joint leaders of the department, operating from Washington DC. Mullins has long-standing experience representing clients in energy traders of the FERC and offers additional advisory guidance to electric clients on compliance programs and audit preparation. Symons is heavily active in the electric power space with traditional utility clients and operators of nontraditional transmission. Julia English also leads matters involving the development and operation of electric generation and transmission projects. Katlyn Davis Farrell and David Martin Connelly are also active individuals to note.