Bob Riley is chair of the Energy and Environmental sections at Williams Mullen, where his practice encompasses transactional, regulatory and legislative issues. Mr. Riley structures and negotiates commercial transactions designed to maximize asset value and increase competitive advantage. He has negotiated an extensive range of agreements including, power sales and purchase, interconnection and transmission, fuel supply, transportation and related financing arrangements. He also performs due diligence evaluations relating to the acquisition of energy projects and related corporate matters. Mr. Riley has a special focus upon and is active in representing clients in the development, operation and management of independent energy projects, including renewable energy projects.
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D. – 1985
St. Louis University, B.A. - 1979
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association; Vice Chair, Renewable Energy Committee (2006 - Present)
American Counsel on Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Trading Working Group
Energy Bar Association; Former Chairman, Generation and Power Marketing Committee
District of Columbia Bar
Ohio State Bar
Virginia State Bar
Awards and Honors
Listed in
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers magazine - Energy and Natural Resources - 2007
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Award
SeminarsThe Williams Mullen Energy and Environmental Section hosts a monthly national teleconference/seminar concerning renewable energy and distributed generation.
Our next teleconference,
Municipal, IOUs, Cooperative Leadership on Sustainability and Green Buildings, will be held in Williams Mullen's Richmond office on
June 25, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact
Amber Foster for more information and to register. There is no fee for the seminar if you register and attend through Williams Mullen.
The teleconference is sponsored by the American Council on Renewable Energy in collaboration with the Renewable Energy Resources Committee of the American Bar Association Section on Environment, Energy and Resources. These monthly seminars provide an opportunity to network and discuss renewable energy issues with lawyers, policy makers, and business experts and are open to all those involved in law, policy, business, or financing.
Speaking Engagements
"Landfill Gas Contracting Issues," Presentation, EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program Conference, Virginia Military Institute, October 2006.
"Liquidated Damages and Force Majeure in Fuel Supply Contracts," Presentation, Eastern Fuel Buyers Conference, Orlando, Florida, May 2001.
"Interconnection and Operating Agreements: FERC's Policies and Practices," Chaired presentation, Energy Bar Association, Washington D.C. April 2001.
Representations
Special counsel to several large integrated energy companies concerning due diligence and bids to acquire major public utilities.
Represented large independent power producer borrower concerning pre-payment and restructuring of $145,000,000 non-recourse project loan and letter of credit facility.
Represented large independent power producer concerning proposed acquisition of electric power facilities exceeding 2,000 MW.
Special energy counsel to affiliate of large integrated utility company concerning due diligence to acquire 25 landfill gas projects.
Advised large independent power producer concerning the Alliance Regional Transmission.
Organization and related transmission, interconnection issues.
Represented numerous project owners concerning the negotiation (or restructuring) of power purchase, interconnection, transmission, fuel supply and transportation, operation and maintenance and other project agreements.
Represented independent power producer concerning power purchase agreement (350 MW)dispute, subsequent settlement and amendment to power purchase agreement.
Represented project developers and owners in obtaining and amending certificates of public convenience and necessity from several state utility commissions.
Represented large independent power producer (340 MW) concerning negotiation of fuel management agreements.
Represented independent power producer before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission concerning natural gas contracting and transportation issues. Represented minority partner in connection with restructuring partnership agreement and related matters.
Represented large steel manufacturer concerning valuation and options concerning on-site generation facilities (350 MW).
Education
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