White & Case LLP hired George Fatula in November 2025, whose extensive experience at the intersection of regulatory and commercial issues relating to major energy infrastructure projects bolsters the firm’s offering to oil and gas clients.

Bracewell LLP is widely regarded as fielding an oil and gas regulatory practice that is at the pinnacle of the market, cooperating closely with its appellate, litigation, commercial, white-collar, corporate, tax, and environmental teams to provide a comprehensive service. It routinely represents clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as well as supporting clients along the full life-cycle of projects, in regulatory strategies, environmental permitting and PHMSA compliance, complex commercial arrangements, and litigation. At the helm of the practice, Kirk Morgan in Washington DC represents some of the largest and busiest pipeline companies in the industry, entrusted with their most complex and crucial work. Beyond infrastructure projects, he has also advised on major rate cases. Additional key names in Washington DC include Mark Lewis, advisor to owners, operators, developers and investors in oil and gas pipelines; Michael Brooks, who regularly facilitates major transactions by navigating complex regulatory issues; and Catherine Little, an authority on pipeline safety law. Veteran Eugene R. Elrod remains an elder statesman whom the team can call on, while in Houston, Michelle Boudreaux is an experienced figure for regulatory and transactional matters in petroleum and natural gas. In November 2025, George Fatula departed the firm.

The practice group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of oil and gas regulatory matters before the FERC, DOE, and CFTC, representing owners, developers, and investors of liquified natural gas facilities as well as upstream, downstream, and midstream assets. John Decker is based in Washington, DC, and has lead counsel experience representing natural gas pipeline owners and liquified natural gas importers before regulatory boards during negotiations and transactions. Other key members of the team include Houston-based Damien Lyster, who represents oil and gas clients in regulatory and compliance matters before the FERC and DOE, Washington, DC-based Andrew Stuyvenberg, who focuses on obtaining FERC approval for mergers and acquisitions, and Washington DC-based Erin Bartlett, who conducts regulatory due diligence for acquisitions, reorganizations, and other contractual matters.

Steptoe LLP has a longstanding reputation for energy sector regulatory advice at the pinnacle of the market and it continues to assist with some of the most complex and notable matters relating to oil pipelines. In recent years it has made advances into the natural gas space too. Representation before FERC and a host of other state and federal government regulators is the practice’s bread and butter, but the team also regularly counsels clients in specialized areas, including on presidential permits for cross-border pipelines and other pipeline-permitting matters. Daniel Mullen heads the energy group at the firm and supports clients on energy and commodities enforcement matters, as well as government investigations, litigation, and assisting with the development of energy regulatory compliance programs. He jointly oversees oil and gas regulatory work with Daniel Poynor, head of the pipelines practice and frequent representative for clients before FERC. Shaun Boedicker‘s practice is making a significant shift towards the oil and gas side of energy regulatory work, and he has strong experience in matters before FERC and other state and federal regulators. Elder statesman Steven Reed continues to be called upon for experienced counsel, while more junior talent in the team includes Michelle Castaline.

Representation of companies in the natural gas, oil and liquids, and LNG industry sectors is a pillar of the energy practice at Vinson & Elkins LLP, whose regulatory offering remains at the top of the market, sought out by household name clients for assistance with handling a panoply of regulatory and connected appellate work, as well as some of the most significant pipeline rate cases filed with FERC. Among its other standout services are certificate, tariff, abandonment and presidential permit applications, gas quality proceedings, audits, compliance issues, and petitions for declaratory orders. A trio of lawyers jointly lead the oil and gas regulatory matters: Jay Seegers in Houston advises natural gas and liquids pipeline and storage clients on the spectrum of regulatory issues, compliance matters, and federal energy policy trends; Washington DC-based Bill Scherman assists oil and gas sector stakeholders with litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters; and Suzanne Clevenger (Houston) counsels clients on midstream assets, focusing on FERC regulatory requirements and compliance. FERC and CFTC matters are the focus for Jason Fleischer in Washington DC, where Monique Watson is also a key contact for companies navigating oil and pipeline regulatory requirements.

Baker Botts L.L.P.‘s thriving practice for regulatory matters in the energy sector has a strong presence in oil and gas matters, acting for a number of industry-leading corporates across the space. The practice group covers the gamut of natural gas and oil regulatory and litigation matters, including natural gas rates cases, permitting of regulated facilities, regulatory changes, and negotiating an array of commercial agreements affecting regulated products and services. The team has also been active in energy transition matters. Head of the group is Michael Yuffee, whose broad energy regulatory practice has recently covered high-profile litigation, including civil and class actions. His team includes Emil Barth, counsel on regulatory, litigation, infrastructure development, and transactional matters; and the January 2025 partner appointment of Ryan Norfolk, advisor on enforcement defense, compliance and internal investigations, administrative litigation, and transactional matters. The above-named lawyers are based at the Washington DC office, while in Houston, David Applebaum is another experienced partner. In January 2025 the practice was boosted by the addition of senior associate Cassandra Mastrosefano from Dentons, and in February 2025 its offering in rate cases was greatly strengthened with the hire of Ann Coffin to the Austin office from Coffin | Renner LLP.

Latham & Watkins is a counsel of choice to a range of companies involved in the oil and gas industry in different respects, from transportation and storage of natural gas, LNG, crude oil and refined petroleum products, to energy trading and funding energy projects. The team has a strong track record in representation before FERC, the DOE, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and other federal agencies. Two key figures jointly oversee oil and gas regulatory matters: Patrick Nevins has vast experience advising on the development of major infrastructure projects, administrative litigation, and high-stakes regulatory matters; and Tyler Brown‘s energy regulatory practice continues to excel, acting on matters involving electric generation, transmission, and distribution, energy storage, and natural gas and oil transportation.

Van Ness Feldman LLP is a well-regarded name among oil and gas industry clients, assisting them with the full scope of regulatory issues that affect the development and operation of energy infrastructure. The boutique firm is frequently active on rate, tariff, certificate, and enforcement proceedings before FERC, as well as appellate proceedings challenging FERC orders. Michael Pincus draws on professional experience at FERC to advise on matters from the other side, as well as regulatory issues relating to the siting and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and LNG terminals. He co-leads the practice group with Mona Tandon , who specializes in advising clients on avoiding administrative actions by federal regulatory agencies. Susan Olenchuk is another key figure, with expertise in matters before the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and state pipeline agencies, also the focus area for Joseph Hainline. The aforementioned lawyers are all based in Washington DC, while in Houston, Travis Malesky is the name to note.

As part of its nationwide energy practice, Blank Rome LLP has a seasoned team that handles federal and state oil and gas regulatory compliance and enforcement, and relevant aspects of litigation and transactions in the industry. Work spans rate, tariff, and administrative litigation, and representation before FERC and the CFTC. Practice head Mark Haskell is a veteran of FERC investigations, litigation, and related court appeals. His client base spans natural gas and power marketers, power generators, local distribution companies, end users, producers, industrial consumers, and LNG and shale gas developers. Brett Snyder advises companies on the certification of new natural gas infrastructure projects, and defends clients in certificate litigation. Lamiya Rahman is also experienced before FERC and the CFTC. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.

The oil and gas pipeline regulatory group at Greenberg Traurig represents clients across the industry, acting on regulatory and litigation matters in both competitive and regulated landscapes. Clients include pipeline operators, shippers, storage providers, LNG developers, and investors, who seek the team’s advice on a range of matters, including compliance with federal regulations, rate and tariff proceedings, and environmental requirements. A trio of lawyers oversee matters as co-chairs of the energy and natural resources group: William Garner, based at the Houston office, focuses his practice on domestic and international hydrocarbon and inert gas transactions and transitional energy development; Kenneth Minesinger in Washington DC stands out in the market as he handles high profile matters involving both oil pipelines and natural gas pipelines; and New York-based Iskender Catto is a corporate law focused expert in the energy space. Howard Nelson is one of the key figures for FERC and DOE matters at the Washington DC office, while in San Diego, Thomas Brill excels in rate cases and assistance with emissions regulations.

K&L Gates is particularly well known in the natural gas market and is well equipped to navigate the suite of regulatory issues pertaining to US pipeline transportation, storage, and LNG imports and exports. The practice has expertise in FERC pipeline regulation, covering transportation capacity, rates, and service terms. The team comes under the leadership of London-based practice head Ben Holland but at the US offices the key contacts are: David Wochner, co-leader of the firm’s LNG and hydrogen practices, and an experienced advocate in critical federal regulatory and policy issues; Timothy Furdyna, whose up-and-coming practice has a core focus on FERC-regulated infrastructure; and Stuart Robbins. Aside from Holland, all lawyers are based at the Washington DC office.

Clients across the oil and gas space, including pipeline developers, power generators, utilities, and trading companies, look to King & Spalding for advice on significant matters before FERC and DOE, as well as litigation. The practice draws on its team’s experience working at FERC and the DOE, advising on regulations impacting the expansion of energy resources. James Bowe is a 40-year veteran of oil and gas sector law, advising on regulation of a variety of facilities as well as regulatory aspects of oil and gas midstream commercial, project finance and M&A matters. He co-leads the practice group with Nikesh Jindal, an expert in the regulatory framework governing onshore and offshore exploration, and decommissioning work. Bowe and Jindal are in Washington DC, while at the Chicago office, Karl Heisler is a key contact for environmental law matters. Tyler Brown is based in Atlanta and is well versed in the regulation of oil and gas pipelines, as well as commercial matters relating to the upstream and midstream sectors.

Recognized expert in the LNG sector, Lisa Tonery spearheads the oil and gas regulatory law offering at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, which acts in a variety of FERC and DOE proceedings, as well as litigation, for LNG and midstream developers, among other stakeholders. Tonery, praised by clients for her ‘unmatched level of knowledge in the FERC/DOE area’, has a stellar history acting for LNG producers and facilities, as well as pipeline companies. Mariah Johnston is the additional key contact to note, building a strong practice assisting global LNG and natural gas players with regulatory strategy, compliance and transactional matters.

Natural gas development, transportation, storage, and local distribution all come under the remit of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP’s energy regulation team, which is counsel of choice for owners, operators, developers, and traders. The team has full-service coverage of natural gas and pipeline matters, with notable expertise in FERC and state regulatory cases. A trio of lawyers oversee the group: veteran energy regulation figure Christopher Jones; Daniel Archuleta, an accomplished advisor on major natural gas infrastructure and regulatory issues; and Brandon Marzo, who assists with a range of complex regulatory approvals. Mindy McGrath acts for energy clients on federal and state regulatory compliance, enforcement, and disputes, and Russell Kooistra is abreast of FERC policy and regulations. Jones, Archuleta and Kooistra are at the Washington DC office, while McGrath is based in Charlotte, and Marzo in Atlanta.

DLA Piper LLP (US) fields an energy regulatory team that is well versed in representation before FERC and acts in natural gas pipeline rate cases, natural gas certificate issues, compliance and enforcement matters, and participates in natural gas rulemaking on policy issues. Andrea Chambers leads the department and has considerable experience assisting with natural gas pipelines, import permits, ratemaking, certificates and tariffs. Her team includes Carolyn Elizabeth Clarkin, who previously worked at FERC and has experience pertaining to natural gas pipeline infrastructure and rates, LNG authorizations, and oil pipeline rates; and Garrett Kral, who has environmental regulations expertise.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP‘s broad practice for oil and gas sector regulation is the destination of choice for a range of clients, including integrated oil and gas companies, pipeline companies, natural gas producers and marketers, gathering and storage companies, local distributors, and LNG developers. It represents clients before FERC, as well as other federal governing bodies, and state regulatory bodies including the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Leadership is shared between Myles Reynolds in Dallas, regular advisor to natural gas utilities and midstream companies in litigated proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Railroad Commission of Texas, and FERC; and Washington DC-based Shemin Proctor, whose practice combines strategic and controversial regulatory matters.

Jones Walker LLP stands out for its knowledge of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), and its active regulatory practice in the LNG space. The Gulf Coast-based firm acts for oil and gas companies, pipeline companies, and related businesses on the full range of matters involving upstream, midstream, and downstream energy. Marjorie McKeithen is an experienced project counsel for large energy infrastructure developments and co-chairs the energy, environment, and natural resources practice with maritime law expert Grady Hurley. Lauren Mastio is a strong choice of counsel on all technical matters for oil and gas companies, and Seth Levine is a key name on the infrastructure development and financing side of energy projects. All named lawyers are based at the New Orleans office.