The practice is distinguished by its ability to integrate regulatory, transactional, litigation, and policy perspectives to support clients operating in highly regulated and capital-intensive environments. Clark Hill attorneys regularly guide clients through federal and state regulatory frameworks, including matters involving public utility commissions and wholesale electricity markets, helping clients manage risk while advancing strategic and operational objectives.
Clark Hill has deep experience in alternative and renewable energy, including solar, microgrids, energy storage, wind (onshore and offshore), and distributed energy resources. The team supports project development from initial structuring and site control through financing, construction, interconnection, and ongoing operations. Clients also rely on the firm for counsel on energy incentives and compliance, including navigating the evolving requirements and opportunities under federal and state incentive regimes.
The firm’s capabilities extend to conventional energy sectors, including natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), where Clark Hill advises on infrastructure development, regulatory approvals, commercial arrangements, and market participation. The practice also addresses the growing intersection of energy and technology, with experience advising on energy management strategies, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and grid-modernization initiatives.
In addition to transactional and regulatory counseling, Clark Hill represents clients in public utility litigation, regulatory interventions, and contested proceedings, advocating before administrative agencies and courts. This experience enables the firm to offer pragmatic guidance informed by a clear understanding of enforcement priorities, stakeholder dynamics, and dispute risk.
With a multidisciplinary team and a national platform, Clark Hill’s Energy Transactional & Regulatory practice is positioned to help clients adapt to market transformation, regulatory change, and the global transition toward cleaner, more resilient energy systems—delivering practical solutions aligned with long-term business goals.
