Charles represents and advises energy sector clients on matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and other state regulatory agencies.

Relevant Experience

• Assisted in the representation of an investment company focused on investing in renewable energy assets in connection with seeking regulatory approval from the PUCT of sale/transfer/merger applications.
• Assisted in the counsel and representation of a public utility holding company in connection with seeking regulatory approval from FERC for authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
• Assisted in the representation of Texas’ largest electric transmission company in connection with seeking regulatory approval from PUCT for an interim update to its wholesale transmission rates.
• Conducted regulatory assessment and due diligence on behalf of lenders and purchasers in connection with the acquisition of water and sewage utility facilities.

Bar Admissions

Education
JD, University of Virginia School of Law, Managing Editor, Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, 2018BA, History and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia, with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, 2015