Dentons advises clients on the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border electric power disputes. The team has actively litigated complex matters involving organized wholesale market rules, capacity market participation, virtual trading, financial transmission rights, and market power issues. It is particularly noted for its growing expertise advising data center developers and operators on regulatory and litigation risk. The practice, based in D.C., is led by Clinton Vince, who remains at the forefront of US energy developments, bringing deep experience in major project development, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and high-stakes litigation, including advocacy before the US Supreme Court. Emma Hand is recognized for her extensive administrative and appellate litigation experience and for advising on energy efficiency and all forms of generation.
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Key clients
- City Council of the City of New Orleans
- Alliant Energy Corp and subsidiary Interstate Power
- CPS Energy
- Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative
- Evergy, Inc.
Work highlights
Advising CPS Energy, the nation’s largest community-owned utility, for over a decade on general disputes, litigation, clean energy transition strategy, and cyber-security and privacy issues arising from smart grid technologies, and currently advising on the implications of recent federal policy changes under the new Administration.
Representing Interstate Power & Light, a subsidiary of Alliant, before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in a contentious Northern Border Pipeline natural gas rate case, successfully negotiating a settlement that avoided a proposed 200 percent rate increase and instead achieved a 12.5 percent rate decrease for IPL and other customers.
Representing the City Council of New Orleans in complex FERC and appellate litigation, securing over $250 million in settlements; advising on community solar, distributed energy resources, and energy efficiency programs; evaluating Entergy New Orleans’ integrated resource planning and renewable compliance; and providing long-standing regulatory advocacy and strategic guidance on MISO governance, markets, and transmission matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Clinton Vince
Practice head
Clinton Vince
Other key lawyers
Emma Hand