Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is highly regarded for providing comprehensive regulatory counsel to utilities, generation developers, transmission infrastructure developers, and private equity groups across the U.S., addressing complex challenges within the electric industry. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in the physical and financial trading of energy commodities and related derivative products, offering clients in-depth compliance support, as well as representation during investigations and enforcement actions. Leveraging a global network, the team offers strong cross-border electricity capabilities. The energy practice is co-led by Thomas Warren, co-head of global energy and based in Atlanta, and Joseph Hall, head of the federal energy regulatory group, who has extensive experience representing electric utilities, independent power producers, power marketers, and private equity firms before FERC, state commissions, and courts. Daniel Frank advises on regulatory and compliance matters before FERC, NERC, and state commissions, while Lino Mendiola, in Austin, handles state and federal litigation and represents clients before the PUCT. Allison Salvia focuses on energy regulatory, enforcement, and compliance matters before FERC and state agencies. Team members are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.