The electric power sector is at a critical juncture, balancing the imperatives of grid reliability with the push for cleaner energy. Morgan Lewis provides legal strategies that address immediate operational challenges and long-term market shifts. We partner with clients to develop sustainable legal frameworks that can weather regulatory change and technological advancement.
Safeguarding the Grid
We bring an intricate understanding of the regulatory framework governing electric power systems by providing:
- Strategic counsel on FERC, NERC, and state public utility commission regulations
- In-depth regulatory audits and risk assessments tailored to each client's unique position
- Vigorous representation in enforcement actions and investigations
- Custom-designed compliance programs that can parallel evolving regulatory demands
Digital Infrastructure Protection
In a time of increasing cyber threats, we prioritize the security of our clients’ digital assets. Our team:
- Designs cybersecurity policies and incident response protocols
- Provides nuanced guidance on NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards
- Develops effective breach response and mitigation strategies
- Defends cybersecurity-related litigation and regulatory proceedings
Catalysts for Growth
Our transactional skills span the spectrum of the electric power project lifecycle. We excel in:
- Negotiating and structuring complex power purchase agreements
- Arranging innovative project financing for both conventional and renewable energy facilities
- Guiding clients through mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Developing tax-optimized strategies for energy projects that maximize value and compliance
Power Litigators
When conflicts arise, our litigators bring a potent combination of industry knowledge and legal acumen to the courtroom. We defend clients faced with a variety of state and federal court litigation claims and regulatory challenges and appeals, and defend against class actions and shareholder litigation. We leverage opportunities to resolve disputes in arbitration and before other alternative dispute resolution forums.