Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is a leading player in the electric power industry, serving large investor-owned utility companies and developers regarding high-level mandates including transmission developments, electric restructuring, antitrust and competition issues, rate regulation, hydropower issues, and other high-value matters related to extensive federal oversight of the utility industry. The team works on an integrated basis with its energy transactional lawyers on the regulatory aspects of renewable project development, finance, and M&A. The team is co-led by Atlanta-based Brandon Marzo who is widely recognized for effectively representing clients in matters involving regulatory approvals before state commissions. Co-head DC-based Christopher Jones represents clients in electric utilities, holding companies, investors, and other market participants on matters relating to federal regulation of the nation’s electricity system. Also co-leading the team is DC-based William Derasmo who excels in matters involving regulatory approvals before state commissions. Donna Byrne brings extensive experience in energy regulatory matters for electric power clients while Adrienne Thompson regularly advises clients on compliance and business issues implicated in transmission, and interconnection-related agreements.
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Key clients

  • Berkshire Hathaway Energy
  • Duke Energy
  • Dominion Energy
  • American Electric Power
  • Southern Company
  • PacifiCorp
  • NV Energy
  • Hull Street Energy, LLC
  • NiSource, Inc.
  • WEC Energy Group

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Brandon Marzo; Christopher Jones; William Derasmo

Other key lawyers

Adrienne Thompson; Charles Sensiba; Donna Byrne