Power, Energy & Industrial
The Power of P&A
Since our founding in 1978, Peckar & Abramson has been a trusted legal partner to the power, energy, and industrial sectors.
Experience
P&A has proudly represented owners, EPC contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors across a vast array of national and international power, energy and industrial projects, including:
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- Biofuel
- Cogeneration Facilities
- Fossil Fuels
- Geothermal
- Hydroelectric
- LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)
- Nuclear
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- Oil & Gas
- Bio-fuel
- Petrochemical
- Pipelines
- Solar Energy
- Waste Water
- Wind Power
This diverse portfolio has equipped our attorneys with a deep understanding of the legal, technical, and logistical complexities associated with a variety of project delivery methods, including design-build, EPC, EPCM, fixed-price, target-price, unit-price, and cost-reimbursable contracts.
Navigating Industry Change
The power, energy, and industrial sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by emerging technologies, evolving energy sources, labor and material procurement challenges, increased competition, and heightened regulatory demands. In this dynamic environment, stakeholders in power, energy, and industrial construction projects require legal counsel with both broad expertise and specialized insight. P&A’s experienced attorneys provide efficient, solution-oriented advice across the full spectrum of construction-related issues, enabling clients to confidently navigate and mitigate risks.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive legal services to clients at every stage of their projects, including:
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, joint ventures, consortium agreements, and other critical project documents.
- Risk Assessment & Management: Identifying and addressing potential risks to help safeguard project success.
- Project Administration: Advising on commercial and operational aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Claims Avoidance: Proactively minimizing disputes with effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Affirmative Claims: Developing and advancing claims to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in all forms of dispute resolution, from negotiation and mediation to arbitration and litigation.
Whether our clients require strategic guidance for structuring a deal, on-demand advice, or long-term legal support, P&A delivers the expertise and advocacy they need to succeed.
A Collaborative Approach
Power, energy, and industrial projects are typically monumental endeavors, often spanning years and involving billions of dollars. These projects hinge not only on technical execution but also on maintaining productive, long-term business relationships. At P&A, we are committed to partnering with our clients to preserve and enhance these critical relationships while ensuring their projects achieve the desired outcomes.
From the earliest stages of a project, our attorneys assist clients in developing tailored contracts that align with their risk and operational goals. We also provide hands-on, real-time risk management guidance as embedded members of project teams and facilitate smooth contract closeouts to minimize delays and disputes.
Now more than ever, industry participants require lawyers with diverse experience and specialized expertise to provide effective and efficient counsel through the full spectrum of construction and regulatory issues that arise with power production, oil and gas and petrochemical projects.
MICHAEL A. BRANCA
Partner
Washington, DC
Professionals
Of Counsel
Adrian L. Bastianelli, III
Of Counsel
Special Infrastructure Counsel
Mark R. Berry
Special Infrastructure Counsel
Co-Managing Partner, Washington, DC Office
Michael A. Branca
Co-Managing Partner, Washington, DC Office
Co-Managing Partner, New York Office
Gregory H. Chertoff
Co-Managing Partner, New York Office
Partner
Gregory A. Eichorn
Partner
Of Counsel
Patrick J. Greene, Jr.
Of Counsel
Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office
Adam P. Handfinger
Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office
Partner
Tiffany A. Harrod
Partner
Special Infrastructure Counsel
Olivier C. Larzul
Special Infrastructure Counsel
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