Energy & Utility

Over the last several years, an ever changing regulatory environment, new technologies, increasing energy prices and increased competition have created exciting opportunities for Munsch Hardt's Energy & Utility group. During this period, we have represented numerous energy related enterprises, private investors and funds, multilateral lending institutions and service providers. The Energy & Utility group includes attorneys from various groups of the firm including the Corporate & Securities, Energy & Environmental, Corporate Finance, Business Litigation, Bankruptcy and Tax groups. The group's seamless structure allows us to accomplish the clients' desired objectives and to identify creative alternatives.

• Representation of an ethanol manufacturer in general corporate matters, who recently emerged from bankruptcy.
• Representation of service providers and customers in the development of complex energy transactions including the negotiation of energy procurement contracts, energy assessments, audit agreements and other energy related arrangements.
• Representation of a partnership being formed to develop, construct and operate a natural gas pipeline.
• Representation of production companies, operators and land owners during their negotiation of oil and gas royalty, drilling and leasing agreements.
• Representation of a service provider during its negotiation and subsequent implementation of a forward-thinking, first of its kind energy management program for the state of Texas that encompassed more than 7,000 facilities and 22,000 accounts.