Nearly every aspect of the American way of life depends on access to economic, efficient energy sources. Our nation’s economy and security interests increasingly demand that these sources be both reliable and safe. The energy sector is rapidly changing, not only in terms of how power is generated and transmitted, but also in selecting power sources to use. A deep understanding of this dynamic situation is necessary to effectively represent clients in this industry.
Our multi-disciplinary team represents clients in nearly every facet of the energy industry and understands the regulatory, operational, and business challenges unique to the following sectors:
The scope of our energy practice, both regionally and nationally, provides clients with an experienced, results-oriented industry team that brings to bear its understanding of regulatory, business, technical, and political issues as well as knowledge of opposition tactics. We assist energy clients with matters involving state and federal regulations, environmental and corporate issues, project development, siting, eminent domain, real property tax, mergers and acquisitions, financing, real estate, land use, litigation, tax, and governmental affairs.
The service we provide our energy clients has been ranked multiple times by Chambers & Partners, with Barclay Damon's Energy Team ranking among the top energy practices in New York State in the current edition. Chambers notes, “Barclay Damon LLP is a strong team equipped to handle the full spectrum of energy cases, from environmental and regulatory matters to M&A, land use and public policy issues. . . . Clients benefit from the team's wealth of experience gained during various roles in public bodies.”
Our Energy Team was founded over 40 years ago in the regulated public-utility environment. Since deregulation of the energy industry in the late 1990s, Barclay Damon has significantly expanded and diversified its energy client base to include:
- Independent power producers
- Renewable energy companies
- Retail energy suppliers and marketers
- Publicly owned utilities
- Midstream and interstate pipeline companies
- Project developers
- Investment banks
- Private-equity funds
- Venture-capital firms
- E&P companies