ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES INDUSTRY SECTOR GROUP
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POSITION YOURSELF TO THRIVE Holland & Knight’s Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Team is multidisciplinary and consists of more than 240 experienced energy attorneys and professionals in 32 offices working across the energy spectrum to provide end-to-end services, including regulatory, legislative, transactional and controversy representation. Our distinguished team members include: Members of Congress who served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee; former senior advisor to the White House and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and former chief of staff for a senator Former energy industry auditors, bankers and landmen Former counsel to energy companies, including oil and gas producers, pipelines, energy marketing and trading companies, investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities, power generation, energy infrastructure and importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) Former general counsel for international trade for the Ministry of Economy of Mexico (SE) and former legal chief for international investment and legal affairs at the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) Former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) attorneys
WE UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS 360° approach representing electric, oil, natural gas, solar, wind, battery storage and clean hydrogen projects Proactive strategies to create opportunities within the industry The strongest position possible with our pulse on the latest industry trends 120-plus years of experience representing energy industry clients through highs and lows in the market Deep bench of cross-practice attorneys who truly understand the industry Industry sector groups that advise clients not only on sophisticated matters, but also day-to-day operational and commercial issues
Our philosophy is to look around the corner and anticipate opportunities and challenges for our clients. We achieve this by leveraging the diverse capabilities and backgrounds of our members, as well as our industry knowledge.
YOUR GOALS, OUR STRENGTHS U.S. Renewable and Alternative Energy Environment International ENR
Energy Transition U.S. Oil and Gas Electricity and Power Energy Controversy
BY THE NUMBERS
58%
of the firm’s attorneys and professionals have worked on energy industry matters
80
countries where we have assisted clients with energy matters
50
U.S. states where we have represented clients in the development and/or project financing of energy projects
52%
of our ENR ISG members are diverse
We have the knowledge and experience to assist our energy clients in preparing for, and participating in, the rapidly changing energy industry.
Acquisitions and divestitures (A&D)/mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Bankruptcy and restructuring Biofuels Carbon capture and storage
Downstream and petrochemical
Electric power
Intellectual property and technology licensing International arbitration
Energy transition
International Energy
Environmental
Joint ventures
Solar energy
Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts
Labor, employment and benefits
Tax
Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Tribal lands
Upstream
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Maritime
Venture capital
Midstream
Waste-to-energy
Mining and minerals
Water
Offshore
Oilfield services
White collar defense and investigations
Private equity
Wind energy
Zoning/land use
Clean tech
Climate change
Commercial advice
Construction/real estate
Finance and funding
Crisis/risk management
Cybersecurity and privacy
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)/sanctions
Dispute resolution and litigation
Hydrogen and alternative fuels
Privatization Project development Public policy and regulation
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT OUR FIRM: Chambers Global 2025 edition | Recognized for Energy & Natural Resources, Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) and Projects Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2025 edition | Tier 1 national rankings for Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, Natural Resources Law and Oil & Gas Law Latin Lawyer 250 2025 edition | Firm recognized for Energy in Colombia and Mexico Chambers Latin America 2025 edition | Ranked among top firms in Mexico for Energy & Natural Resources The Best Lawyers in America 2025 edition | Attorneys recognized in Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas Law TOP TIER FIRM
U N I T E D S TAT E S
2024
LATIN AMERICA
2024
Legal 500 Latin America 2024 edition | Ranked among top firms in Latin America for Projects and Energy | Ranked among top firms in Colombia for Energy and Natural Resources and Environment and in Mexico for Energy and Natural Resources The Best Lawyers in Mexico 2023 edition | Firm named “Law Firm of the Year” for Energy Law; Attorneys recognized in Energy Law, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas Law Law360 “Energy Practice Group of the Year” in 2021
CONTACT US Ram Sunkara
Jim Noe
Legal 500 United States 2024 edition | Ranked among the top firms in the nation for Energy Litigation: Oil and Gas, Energy: Renewable/ Alternative Power and Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas
Partner Houston | +1.713.653.8677 Atlanta | +1.404.898.8100
Partner Washington, D.C. | +1.202.469.5525 Houston | +1.713.217.2802
ram.sunkara@hklaw.com
jim.noe@hklaw.com
Chambers USA 2024 edition | Ranked among the top firms nationwide for Energy Transition, Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional), Offshore Energy and Oil & Gas Litigation | 54 Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group attorneys recognized in the guide
Beth Viola
Jose V. Zapata
Senior Policy Advisor Washington, D.C. +1.202.457.7030
Partner Bogotá +57.601.745.5940
beth.viola@hklaw.com
jose.zapata@hklaw.com
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