Troutman Pepper Locke Celebrates 100 Days as Combined Firm With Significant Achievements in Energy Sector

Milestone Highlights Firm's Continued Commitment to Excellence and Innovation Across Energy Industry

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Troutman Pepper Locke proudly marks its 100th day as a combined firm, following the merger of Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord. With an extended reach in the energy sector, the firm offers solution-oriented, execution-driven services through a deeper coast-to-coast cross-disciplinary team of 220+ lawyers focusing on a broad range of practice areas. This milestone underscores the firm's dedication to advancing the interests of its clients and driving progress within the energy industry.

"The combination of both legacy firms has been a remarkable success, enhancing our ability to serve our clients with even greater depth and breadth," said John Leonti, partner and co-leader of the firm's Energy Industry Group. "Our first 100 days have demonstrated the robust capabilities of our combined firm and our relentless pursuit of excellence in the energy sector. We are proud to offer a full spectrum of services that cater to the diverse and intricate needs of our clients, ensuring their continued growth and success."

In the past 100 days, the firm and its lawyers represented clients in dozens of mergers and acquisitions, commercial, securities, and private equity transactions, which included significant regulatory, real estate, and environmental support in every sector of the industry, continuing to cement its position as a leading legal advisor. Troutman Pepper Locke's Energy Industry Group closed more than 30 deals in excess of $10 billion across numerous regions and practices.

A pivotal moment for the firm was its first few integrated energy matters post-merger, showcasing the seamless collaboration between the legacy firms. Clients who previously engaged with a legacy firm returned to the newly formed Troutman Pepper Locke for its expanded commercial-minded representation with a deep understanding of the energy industry. The firm represented Summit Midstream Corporation in its acquisition of Moonrise Midstream from Fundare Resources Company Holdco for a total consideration of $90 million, including $70 million in cash and $20 million in SMC equity. Additionally, the firm advised Hull Street Energy, a private equity firm specializing in deploying capital into the power sector as it decarbonizes, in its agreement to acquire six units from Elwood Energy, a subsidiary of J-Power USA. These representations reinforced the trust clients place in the firm and its lawyers for handling large multimillion-dollar transactions time and time again.

"Combining the rich histories, esteemed reputations, and robust capabilities of both legacy firms, Troutman Pepper Locke's Energy Industry team has become a true one-stop solution for industry participants," said Bill Swanstrom, partner and co-leader of the firm's Energy Industry Group. "With our unwavering commitment to client service, innovative solutions, and long-standing relationships, we've created an energy powerhouse, guiding clients through the complexities and growth opportunities across the nation with unmatched experience and insight, contributing to the firm's enduring legal legacy."

Supporting the energy industry has been a focus of Troutman Pepper Locke since its inception more than a century ago. Energy clients across the country depend on the firm for multidisciplinary support from lawyers who know the energy business inside and out. The newly combined firm, with experience in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, continues to be a nationally recognized, full-service energy powerhouse, representing clients in every critical discipline from project development and finance to M&A, joint ventures, private equity, litigation, regulatory, environmental, capital markets, and real estate. This deep understanding of the energy industry is a defining feature that sets Troutman Pepper Locke apart from its competitors. The firm's market-leading energy practices help clients with their most important and complex matters, including electric power, oil and gas, hydropower, and emerging technologies. The cross-disciplinary team regularly advises electric utilities, independent power producers, banks, upstream and midstream natural gas companies and service companies, private equity funds, and other large corporations.

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