Led from Dallas by Stephanie Colett Sparks, the growing team at Vedder stands out for its deep bench of energy litigation and regulatory expertise, advising and representing a broad spectrum of market participants in complex, high-stakes disputes and contested proceedings before the PUCT, regulatory agencies, and state and federal courts.

Baker Botts L.L.P. fields a Houston-based team with a global reputation for handling complex electric power litigation across the United States and internationally. The practice represents generators, processors, service providers, transporters, distributors and marketers of electricity produced from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, geothermal and other sources. Its litigation offering is fully integrated with the firm’s regulatory, environmental, appellate and intellectual property capabilities, allowing it to address disputes spanning the entire lifecycle of energy projects. The team is routinely instructed on matters involving the development, production, distribution and marketing of energy products, acting for multinational corporations and other major industry players. Co-head William Kroger is widely regarded as a highly experienced energy litigator. Co-head Louis Layrisson brings a broad trial practice across power, renewables, oil and gas, manufacturing and technology, and advises on risk mitigation for energy infrastructure projects. Amy Hefley adds depth in securities and shareholder litigation for energy companies, while Tina Nguyen regularly supports power sector clients on leases, power purchase agreements and joint ventures.

Bracewell LLP sits at the forefront of high-stakes electric power litigation, representing many of the largest power producers, utilities and developers in the United States. The team is regularly engaged by generation and trading companies in complex market manipulation and pricing disputes, with experience extending to proceedings before FERC and state commissions. Its power litigation practice spans the full industry spectrum, including multidistrict and class actions involving power market pricing, transmission constraints and energy infrastructure reliability. The group also routinely handles disputes arising from project development, interconnection and long-term power purchase agreements, as well as related insurance and contractual claims. Houston-based practice head Stephen Crain, firmwide chair of the litigation group, brings deep experience across energy industry disputes. Also in Houston, Bradley Benoit’s balanced plaintiff and defense practice is a notable differentiator. DC-based Catherine McCarthy contributes decades of electric energy regulatory insight, while Michael Brooks, also in DC, is a go-to for electricity markets and enforcement matters. Seattle-based Tyler Johnson and DC-based Boris Shkuta add further strength in Federal Power Act compliance and FERC litigation.

McGuireWoods LLP is a standout in the US electric power litigation mid-market, widely regarded as a go-to practice for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) enforcement matters. Based in Washington DC the team combines deep regulatory insight with extensive experience handling high-stakes investigations, compliance issues and related litigation across the energy sector. The firm is regularly instructed by sophisticated market participants facing complex enforcement exposure and evolving regulatory scrutiny. The practice is led by Todd Mullins, who is known for representing energy clients in enforcement and compliance matters involving FERC, the CFTC and other regulators, as well as in parallel government and private litigation. Julia English focuses on advising generation and transmission owners, traders, financial institutions and investor-owned utilities on regulatory and compliance issues before FERC, DOE, the Department of State and state commissions. Katlyn Davis Farrell is noted for her work before FERC, NERC and appellate courts, counselling clients on compliance and enforcement risk. David Martin Connelly provides strategic local counsel to utilities and affiliates before FERC and the US Courts of Appeals, while Jeremy Medovoy advises on high-stakes energy enforcement and compliance matters.

Steptoe LLP is active on complex regulatory, litigation and enforcement matters for electric companies confronting significant regulatory challenges and investigations. The firm represents many of the largest electric utility systems in the US, as well as regional transmission owners and utilities, and is deeply embedded in both traditional and renewable energy issues. Its core energy lawyers work seamlessly with antitrust, appellate, consumer and commercial litigation, and corporate/M&A teams, enabling an integrated approach to high-stakes disputes. The Washington DC- based team is spearheaded by Daniel Mullen who is highly regarded for defending clients in FERC and CFTC investigations and energy and commodities enforcement matters. Richard Roberts handles complex litigation and antitrust work for major industry players before FERC and appellate courts. William Keyser focuses on regulatory litigation involving US electricity and capacity markets. Shaun Boedicker advises on contentious matters before FERC and state and federal courts, while Karen Bruni brings deep expertise in electric and natural gas utility regulation before FERC.

DLA Piper LLP (US) is a key player in high-profile electric power disputes before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, particularly those concerning electricity market design and operation. The team has notable experience advising on emerging issues involving data centers, while also defending clients in FERC enforcement actions, including allegations of market manipulation. It regularly assists project developers with interconnection, market participation and related regulatory challenges. The practice represents a broad range of stakeholders across the electric power sector, including sponsors, project companies, developers, financial institutions and other investors, offering a comprehensive understanding of both commercial and regulatory pressures. Co-head Paul Wight, based in Washington DC, joined the firm in June 2025 and leads the energy regulatory team. He brings deep expertise in restructured electricity markets and new energy technologies, strengthening the firm’s ability to advise on cutting-edge regulatory and contentious matters.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a longstanding presence in the electric power sector, providing experienced counsel to utilities and energy companies across the US. The team regularly represents clients in both routine and contested federal and state proceedings while also delivering regulatory guidance supporting mergers, acquisitions, financings, asset transfers, and other corporate transactions. Its electric power litigation practice is strengthened by substantial resources across complementary disciplines, including environmental, regulatory, labor and employment, corporate finance, capital markets, and tax. The firm also brings in-depth experience before FERC and a range of state and federal energy regulators, allowing it to manage complex, multi-faceted mandates effectively. Dallas-based practice head Myles Reynolds focuses on advising electric utilities and regulated energy companies on compliance and disputes. New York-based Kevin Jones concentrates on competitive wholesale markets. In Washington DC, Ted Murphy is noted for capacity market power mitigation and resource adequacy issues, while John Shepherd represents utilities, transmission owners, and regional transmission organizations before FERC and the federal courts.

Dentons advises clients on the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border electric power disputes. The team has actively litigated complex matters involving organized wholesale market rules, capacity market participation, virtual trading, financial transmission rights, and market power issues. It is particularly noted for its growing expertise advising data center developers and operators on regulatory and litigation risk. The practice, based in D.C., is led by Clinton Vince, who remains at the forefront of US energy developments, bringing deep experience in major project development, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and high-stakes litigation, including advocacy before the US Supreme Court. Emma Hand is recognized for her extensive administrative and appellate litigation experience and for advising on energy efficiency and all forms of generation.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP fields an electric power litigation practice serving investor-owned utilities, investors and energy project developers across the mid-market. The team handles complex disputes and regulatory matters spanning transmission development, electric restructuring, antitrust and competition issues, generation and transmission rate design, and FERC enforcement, and is further distinguished by notable hydropower expertise and a strong track record before agencies, legislatures and courts. Atlanta-based Brandon Marzo co-leads the group, while Washington DC partner Christopher R. Jones represents utilities, holding companies and investors before FERC and federal courts, with significant appellate experience. Charles Sensiba is recognized for hydropower work, William Derasmo for prosecuting FERC complaints involving transmission planning and coordination, and Russell Kooistra for advising on federal electricity and gas regulation and related administrative litigation.

Vinson & Elkins LLP advises on disputes spanning all aspects of power generation, transmission and sales. Its clients range from independent producers to the world’s largest integrated energy companies, which rely on the team’s deep industry knowledge and trial strength before state and federal courts and international arbitration tribunals. Beyond contentious mandates, the firm is valued for its commercial insight and proactive counselling, helping clients manage risk, avoid disputes and position themselves strategically when litigation arises. Practice head Chris Popov is experienced before courts and arbitration panels nationwide. Patrick Mizell brings extensive experience acting for energy companies on both sides of commercial disputes, while Quentin Smith focuses on complex energy and petrochemical litigation.

Cohen and Wolf, PC is a go-to firm for complex litigation arising from high-profile electric transmission line applications. The team is particularly well regarded for its strength in administrative litigation and appeals in energy matters, combining sharp advocacy with a detailed understanding of transmission line engineering and regulatory frameworks. This technical fluency allows the firm to handle highly contentious proceedings involving infrastructure siting and utility approvals. Practice head David Ball brings deep experience litigating energy disputes before the Connecticut Siting Council, with a strong focus on representing municipalities opposing utility transmission projects. Wilson Carroll is experienced in transmission line disputes and related land use and zoning matters, regularly appearing before planning and zoning commissions, zoning boards of appeal, and inland wetlands and watercourses commissions. The firm is based in Connecticut.

Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. offers experienced electric power litigators who guide clients through complex business, regulatory, and tort disputes across the energy sector. The team combines detailed knowledge of multiple power markets with strong courtroom capabilities, positioning the firm to handle high-stakes matters for generators, investors, lenders, transmission owners, utilities, and cooperatives. Its broad industry familiarity enables it to address disputes spanning both conventional and renewable energy assets. Co-head Leslie Thorne, based in New York and Austin, brings extensive expertise in power-related litigation and arbitration, regularly handling bet-the-company cases for major clients. Dallas-based co-head Ben Mesches is particularly noted for his appellate strength in the electric power sector, adding depth to the firm’s contentious offering.