Clients across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets, as well as in energy infrastructure, rely on the energy team at Jones Day for its experience in transactional oil and gas matters. Practice lead based in Houston, Jeff Schlegel has expertise in international and domestic M&A and project development in oil and gas, LNG, chemicals, and energy infrastructure. Other key contacts include Rodney Moore in Dallas, a key advisor to public and private companies, as well as private equity firms and management teams, in energy transactions. James Olson supports the practice’s energy regulatory ability, representing clients before the FERC in administrative litigation. Kit Rockhill is a rising practitioner supporting the team’s ability with M&A, project development, and strategic transactions. Olson and Rockhill are both based in Houston.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent network across the energy sector. Provided excellent advice and judgment during a large transaction.’
‘Rodney Moore and Scott Delaney are consummate professionals and anticipated and addressed our needs during every phase of a challenging deal. They both have deep industry knowledge and a deep network across the industry.'
‘High level of technical proficiency, collegial approach, deep industry knowledge, great drafting, highly responsive.'
‘Great lawyers, been around forever, know the space well, good at drafting, good at issue-spotting.'
Key clients
- National Fuel Gas Company
- EQT Corporation
- CNX Resources Corporation
- MPLX LP
- ENEOS Corporation
- Blackstone / GSO Blazer Holdings LLC
Lawyers
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
Jeff Schlegel
Other key lawyers
Rodney Moore; James Olson; Kit Rockhill; Zac Cossum; Scott Delaney