North America - United States • Energy
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP fields a team that is praised for its ‘deep bench with experienced leadership’ and handles federal and state regulatory proceedings for clients in the electric power sector in addition to providing regulatory support for M&A deals and other energy transactions. Notably, the firm possesses in-depth experience with a number of federal and state authorities such as FERC, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and ERCOT. Myles Reynolds counts rate cases, certificate proceedings, and regulatory compliance in his advisory portfolio and leads the practice out of the firm’s Dallas office. In New York, Ted Murphy is a go-to lawyer for clients including ISOs, RTOs, and electric utilities seeking advice on matters concerning market design and regulatory issues. Tab Urbantke, based in Dallas, is ’highly knowledgeable of the industry’ and regularly handles the regulatory aspects of project developments while also advising on energy-related transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The Hunton AK regulatory team offers a deep bench with experienced leadership. The primary focus is to understand the industry and their clients and to provide top-notch client service tailored to each client’s needs and strategy. They are truly “partners” with their clients in achieving results.'
‘Tab Urbantke: Excellent judgment and organizational skills. Highly knowledgeable of the industry. Excellent relationships with stakeholders, including those that may be adverse from time to time. Client friendly service provider/partner.'
- 'Myles Reynolds: Deep knowledge and experience in both gas and electric regulatory mattes, including complex technical and financial issues. Excellent judgment and trial skills when necessary. Great relationship partner.'
Key clients
- New York Independent System Operator
- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
- PJM Power Providers Group
- Vistra Corp.
- Appalachian Power Company
Work highlights
- Represented PJM Settlement and PJM Interconnection in litigation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including settlement discussions, which arise from Winter Storm Elliott, including adversity specifically with the ComEd Region Generator Group.
- Represented Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC in the preparation and prosecution of the base-rate case it filed on May 13, 2022.
- Advised the New York Independent System Operator on a variety of topics, including advising on various state and federal proceedings regarding the clean energy transition, resource adequacy, capacity procurement, market mitigation regimes and related issues regarding the intersection of state and federal jurisdiction.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Myles Reynolds