Praised as ‘subject matter experts’, the oil and gas regulatory team at Jones Day is well-versed in both FERC litigation and project development matters and maintains a diverse client base comprising producers, pipeline companies, distributors, and end users. Transactional support represents another key component of the practice, which works closely with the firm’s transactions group to handle regulatory approvals and due diligence. The Houston office comprises practice head Jeffrey Schlegel as well as James Olson, who regularly represents clients in administrative litigation before FERC. David Applebaum is based in Washington DC and fields a broad energy practice that includes internal investigations, policy matters, and enforcement issues.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Subject matter experts.'
  • 'Leaders within the DC energy bar.'
  • 'Strategic analysis of current rate case or other regulatory matter for current impact and long- term impact. Jones Day supports commercial contractual decision making with an eye on the commercial influences of the current and future regulatory background.'

Key clients

  • Tampa Electric Company

Work highlights

  • Representing Tampa Electric Company in a FERC Natural Gas Act Section 4 rate case before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filed by Florida Gas Transmission.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeffrey Schlegel

Other key lawyers

James Olson, David Applebaum