Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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.