Our legal expertise in the public utilities sector is gained from our attorneys' wealth of experience, both in heading Illinois government agencies responsible for adopting, implementing and enforcing regulations that apply to an array of businesses, and in representing clients in those forums. The expertise that we bring to our clients includes a sophisticated understanding of relevant legislation, policy and interests. We possess experience from a substantive and policy-making perspective, and understand the practical implications of regulations to businesses in Illinois. Our attorneys' credentials and experience in the regulatory sector provide a solid foundation for our counsel, and we bring critical expertise to the firm's clients as regulated industries move closer to a competitive environment.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Deregulation of Electric Energy Markets
• Electricity Procurement
• Rate Setting and Consumer Issues for Natural Gas
• Telecommunications and Investor-Owned Water Industries
• Merger and Acquisition of Utilities
• Breach of Contract Suits
• Consumer Billing Complaints Matters
• Penalty Negotiation
• Contract Modification and Approval
• Regulatory Appeals
• Regulatory Violations Filed by the State of Illinois and Municipalities