Vinson & Elkins LLP

Representation of companies in the natural gas, oil and liquids, and LNG industry sectors is a pillar of the energy practice at Vinson & Elkins LLP, whose regulatory offering remains at the top of the market, sought out by household name clients for assistance with handling a panoply of regulatory and connected appellate work, as well as some of the most significant pipeline rate cases filed with FERC. Among its other standout services are certificate, tariff, abandonment and presidential permit applications, gas quality proceedings, audits, compliance issues, and petitions for declaratory orders. A trio of lawyers jointly lead the oil and gas regulatory matters: Jay Seegers in Houston advises natural gas and liquids pipeline and storage clients on the spectrum of regulatory issues, compliance matters, and federal energy policy trends; Washington DC-based Bill Scherman assists oil and gas sector stakeholders with litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters; and Suzanne Clevenger (Houston) counsels clients on midstream assets, focusing on FERC regulatory requirements and compliance. FERC and CFTC matters are the focus for Jason Fleischer in Washington DC, where Monique Watson is also a key contact for companies navigating oil and pipeline regulatory requirements.