Steptoe LLP
Client SatisfactionSteptoe LLP remains a market-leading outfit in the energy regulatory space, with the Washington DC-based group advising a diverse range of clients on matters ranging from tariff compliance and enforcement proceedings to regulatory questions in connection with transactions as well as large-scale generation and transmission projects. Antitrust-related work within the power industry is another key strength for the firm, which routinely appears in high-profile cases before FERC and federal courts. Daniel Mullen is particularly well versed in assisting clients with investigations and contentious matters and leads the team jointly with experienced litigator Richard Roberts. Donna Byrne and Shaun Boedicker both have extensive expertise advising clients in FERC regulatory issues, including complaint proceedings and approvals. Another key name to note is William Keyser, whose practice encompasses matters relating to interlock issues, transmission rates, and energy transactions for a varied client base comprising electric utilities providers, energy storage developers, and power marketers, among others.
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Key clients
- NorthWestern Energy
- Evergy Inc.
- American Electric Power
- PPL Corp
- The Narrangansett Electric Company
- Southern California Edison Company
- Eversource Energy
- Tipmont Rural Electric Membership Cooperative
- Exelon Corporation
- Arizona Public Service Company
- Edison Electric Institute
- Southwestern Public Service Company
- Tucson Electric Power
- PacifiCorp
Work highlights
- Assisted a large coalition of Transmission Owners (American Electric Power, PPL, Exelon, PSEG and other PJM Transmission Owners) from the Mid-Atlantic region with litigation and developing transmission policy before FERC.
- Advised Eversource Energy in connection with a sale of offshore wind generation.
- Represented Edison Electric Institute in advocating for the utility industry on the issue of whether utilities, or competing developers, have the first right to build transmission lines within a utility’s service area.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Shaun Boedicker
Steptoe LLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Donna Byrne
Steptoe LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Mullen, Richard Roberts