Latham & Watkins LLP
Client SatisfactionLatham & Watkins LLP represents industry participants in policy and enforcement matters before FERC, the DOE, CFTC, PHMSA, and other federal agencies, while also providing regulatory support to transactions within the oil and gas industry. Practice co-head Patrick Nevins advises pipeline companies and LNG developers on major infrastructure projects, regulatory matters, and administrative litigation. Natasha Gianvecchio also co-heads the team and focuses on natural gas-related work in addition to her electric power expertise. David Schwartz is noted for his experience advising clients involved in gas marketing, trading, transportation, and distribution. Tyler Brown concentrates his practice on administrative litigation, regulatory, and transactional work regarding financings and acquisitions in the energy industry. Eugene Elrod left the firm in November 2023. The team is located in Washington DC.
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‘The practice group creatively addresses regulatory issues while never losing sight of the commercial implications of their work.’
‘Pat Nevins is one of the best in the game. In particular, there is nobody else I'd want in my corner when developing FERC-regulated infrastructure projects.’
- 'Efficient, responsive, first drafts are tight, and are a near-finished work product.'
- 'Patrick Nevins is unbeatable when it comes to knowledge of Section 3,4,5 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act.'
Key clients
- Venture Global LNG
- Venture Global Calcasieu Pass
- Cove Point LNG, LP
- Cheniere Energy
- Dominion Energy
- BHE Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage
- Venture Global Plaquemines LNG
- Gator Express Pipeline
- Venture Global CP2 LNG
- CP Express, LLC
- Delfin LNG
- NextDecade Corp. - Rio Grande LNG
- ConocoPhillips
- Magellan Midstream Partners
- Gibson Energy ULC
- ArcLight Capital
- KeyBanc
- Sendero Midstream Partners
- Lucid Energy
- Energy Capital Partners
- HF Sinclair Corporation
- Wells Fargo
- Sabine Pass Liquefaction
- Scotiabank
- Energy Transfer
- Orion Energy Partners
- MUFG Bank
- Green Era 83rd Street LLC
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Natasha Gianvecchio, Patrick Nevins