Bio
Doug is a trusted advisor to private and public corporations and businesses, as well as public institutions and agencies, and local and regional governments in the energy, utility, infrastructure, construction, and transportation industries.
Consistently ranked in his areas of specialty practice, he combines practical business law advice and the guidance needed to navigate complex regulatory matters.
In Doug’s regulatory practice, he has represented applicants and intervenor parties before regulatory tribunals on matters concerning public utility regulation, telecommunications, water utilities, electricity generation, natural gas transmission and distribution, project operating and environmental approvals, and land and water licenses and permits. He also represents his clients in hearings and appeals.
Doug’s business law practice includes mergers and acquisitions, commercial and corporate matters, corporate governance, land development projects, public-private partnerships in the infrastructure and utility sectors, and banking and financing matters.
By managing both the business and regulatory aspects of a project file, Doug provides efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality service. He can guide a project from start to completion and values the trust his clients place in him. He has earned it by consistently delivering value, being responsive, and taking the time to understand each client's business, priorities, and objectives.