Chambers Global 2006 Rankings

Practice Areas

Energy: Electricity (US): Our "huge and well-established presence" makes us the "classic utility firm."

Energy: Oil & Gas (US): The practice is known as "a massive competitor on oil pipeline work" and a "key player in the Alaskan market."

Tax: International Tax (US): a "name for involvement in international tax" issues.

WTO/International Trade (Global): One of the world's "larger international trade practices."

WTO/International Trade (USA-Global Practitioner) (US): Our practice is able to "achieve amazing results," with "its fair share of the field’' true stars."

Individual Attorneys

Steven Brose—Energy: Oil & Gas: One of the "sector's undisputed leaders," extolled for his "tenacious approach to negotiations" and his creativity. Sources agree that he "knows the oil pipeline field better than anyone else."

Dick Cunningham—WTO/International Trade (USA-Global Practitioner): Known as "the leading light at the trade Bar,… having secured lead roles in many of the major US anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases of the past 20 years."

Susan Esserman—WTO/International Trade (USA-Global Practitioner): Now "set for great things."

George Grandison—WTO/International Trade (USA-Global Practitioner): "outstanding trade remedies practitioner."

Doug Green—Energy: Electricity: A "phenomenal litigator," who is "as smart as they come on market concentration matters," Doug Green is also appreciated by clients for his "close, hands-on relationship with the senior staff of the key agencies."

Mark Moran—WTO/International Trade (USA-Global Practitioner): Known as a "terrific litigator" with a "sharp, analytical and perceptive approach" to trade remedy cases.

David Raskin—Energy: Electricity: A "strong and feisty" lawyer, David Raskin is noted for his "superb tactical mind" and his skill in RTO matters.

Steven Reed—Energy: Oil & Gas: Steven Reed is "a really good oil pipeline practitioner."

Richard Roberts—Energy: Electricity: Due to work in the California litigation, he's recommended as a "real force and a savvy litigator."

Mark Silverman—Tax: The "extremely clued-up" Mark Silverman is a "crazy, wonderful" lawyer, as well as a "prolific speaker and writer."

Phil West —International Tax: "Respected" Phil West is the head of Steptoe's international tax practice.

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