McDermott Will & Emery LLP

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is recognized for its strong electric regulatory practice, particularly in representing independent power producers and competitive power companies. The team excels in FERC and appellate matters, actively participating in major FERC proceedings and related appellate cases impacting competitive power entities, including power marketers and merchant transmission developers. The practice offers comprehensive counsel on energy regulatory issues, covering reliability, markets, transmission, interconnection, and compliance matters. The team regularly handles complex energy regulatory litigation, investigations, and audits by FERC, the CFTC, and other federal and state agencies, as well as appellate and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Known for its expertise in FERC investigations, the team is co-led by Neil Levy, who advises clients on organized markets, transmission access, and FERC enforcement matters, and David Tewksbury, who focuses on FERC-regulated electricity markets. Stephanie Lim counsels power producers and marketers on operational and compliance issues, while Bruce Richardson brings deep experience in cost-based ratemaking, reactive power compensation, and reliability matters. All team members based in Washington DC.