Recognized expert in the LNG sector, Lisa Tonery spearheads the oil and gas regulatory law offering at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, which acts in a variety of FERC and DOE proceedings, as well as litigation, for LNG and midstream developers, among other stakeholders. Tonery, praised by clients for her ‘unmatched level of knowledge in the FERC/DOE area’, has a stellar history acting for LNG producers and facilities, as well as pipeline companies. Mariah Johnston is the additional key contact to note, building a strong practice assisting global LNG and natural gas players with regulatory strategy, compliance and transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lisa Tonery knows the laws and regulations better than the regulators.'
- 'Orrick brings a detailed knowledge of FERC & DOE regulations, as well as agency relationships that are unmatched by other law firms in this area of practice. Their perspectives and solutions are experience and fact based, and they also have the ability to think "out of the box".'
- 'Lisa Tonery-unmatched level of knowledge in the FERC/DOE area of practice, deep agency relationships, responsive and available. Great problem solving perspectives.'
- 'Mariah Johnston has a strong eye for detail, is very well versed in area of practice, responsive and available.'
- 'Jacob Cunningham-great research, wide breadth of industry information, responsive and available. Delivers with tight deadlines.'
Key clients
- New Fortress Energy, Inc.
- Freeport LNG Development, L.P.
- Woodside Energy
- NextDecade Corporation
- Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- EcoEléctrica, L.P.
- Tallgrass Energy, LP
- Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC
Work highlights
Representing a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy in a proceeding before MARAD and the US Coast Guard in connection with an application for all Federal authorizations required for a license to own, construct and operate a deepwater port for the export of LNG. This is NFE ’s first floating liquefaction and export facility proposed in the US.
Represented Freeport LNG and its affiliates in proceedings before FERC, DOE and other agencies to obtain authorization to construct and operate the Freeport Liquefaction Project, the first liquefaction and export terminal authorized in Texas.
Represented Tellurian, Driftwood LNG and Driftwood Pipeline, which were acquired by Woodside in October 2024, and Louisiana LNG with respect to permitting matters before FERC, DOE and other agencies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mariah Johnston
Practice head
Lisa Tonery
Other key lawyers
Mariah Johnston