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Experience:
Since joining Mayer Brown LLP in 1978, David Bloom has earned widespread recognition as a skilled and knowledgeable regulatory attorney who concentrates his practice on transactions in the energy sector. His counsel is sought by some of the nation’s leading sector-focused investors, lenders, energy producers, and large-scale energy consumers.
David advises clients across a broad spectrum of industry issues, providing informed counsel on matters of investment and funding, acquisitions, complex purchase and service agreements, and federal and state regulatory concerns. Particular areas of activity include investments in the energy sector, natural gas and power marketing, natural gas storage, and transportation and electric generation.
In the course of his practice, David Bloom represents:
Financial institutions (commercial banks, investment banks, and hedge funds) relative to equity investments in the energy sector and investment-related federal and state regulations. Representation includes pre-acquisition review of regulatory issues, negotiation of purchase agreements, preparation of regulatory filings, and development of post-acquisition compliance plans.
Natural gas shippers in the negotiation of long-term transportation agreements with pipeline projects
Lenders engaged in financing oil and natural gas pipeline projects, natural gas storage projects, and electric generating facilities.
Commercial companies in the negotiation of energy purchase contracts, including electricity and natural gas
Utility and corporate entities in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the US Department of Energy, and other government agencies.
Clients aiming to develop energy-related legislation and legislative strategies.
Notable Engagements:
Advised a major financial institution in the acquisition of an energy marketing company from a large energy producer/supplier; handled the acquisition’s energy regulatory issues and established requisite compliance programs.
Represented a global investment firm in its pending acquisition of a portfolio of electricity-generating facilities, provided comprehensive advice regarding regulatory considerations, and prepared the requisite regulatory filings.
Counseled a large energy producer during its negotiation of a complex agreement for natural gas pipeline services as the anchor tenant of a new pipeline project.
Education:
Yale Law School, JD, 1978, Brown University, AB, magna cum laude, 1975; Phi Beta Kappa. | 