Energy & Natural Resources
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From California to the United Kingdom, Reed Smith’s Energy and Natural Resources Group serves clients that span virtually every major energy sector. We have developed a reputation for quickly closing big deals, effectively navigating the shifting regulatory climate and creatively solving disputes.
Our clients represent 50 percent of the top global energy companies.? They include major utilities, interstate pipeline companies, independent power producers, financial companies, developers of energy-related natural resources, and major utility service providers.
Our Energy and Natural Resources Group comprises attorneys from practices throughout the firm. Our multidisciplinary approach means clients can count on us to support their projects from initial negotiation, development and financing, to regulatory approval, construction and operation.
Energy and energy-related companies turn to Reed Smith for assistance with transactions, securities and general corporate issues, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and government relations. We also assist with matters involving antitrust, environmental, real estate, telecommunications and other issues.
Attorney Experience
Reed Smith??™s Energy and Natural Resources Team brings a wealth of experience to each matter. Senior members of our team have track records of several decades within the industry. We are heavily involved in regional and national industry groups and associations.
Our team includes those who have served as:
- Assistant General Counsel of the California Public Utilities Commission
- Members of the Board of Trustees of the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
- Members of a? state Governor Task Force examining electric utilities-related issues
- Members of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Electric and Power Company
- Members of? a? state Department of Environmental Protection Agency Advisory Committee
- Members of a? regional Urban Economic Development Committee
- Members of the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority
Several Reed Smith lawyers have been named in Who??™s Who and Best Lawyers publications for their work in the energy and environmental areas.? For example, Kevin Abbott was named as one of only three “Super Lawyers” in Pennsylvania in the Energy Field; Mark Fogelman was named a Northern California “Super Lawyer”? in the? Energy field by Law & Politics; and? Nicolle Snyder Bagnell was named a “Rising Star” in the Energy field by Super Lawyers.? We frequently write and speak on topics regarding energy, environmental law, development and industry trends.