USA: Kirstin E. Gibbs Joins Bracewell & Giuliani

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced that Kirstin E. Gibbs, formerly of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, has joined Bracewell’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its energy practice. Gibbs will be joined by Associate Michael W. Brooks, also formerly of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.

“Kirstin is an outstanding attorney and a great addition to our oil and gas practice,” said Bracewell Managing Partner, Mark C. Evans. “Kirstin’s skills are a perfect fit for our energy platform, and our existing clients will benefit from her experience,” added Evans.

Gibbs represents natural gas pipelines, traders, marketers, local distribution companies, and end-users in matters related to natural gas and oil transportation and storage issues. She advises clients on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission compliance and enforcement issues, as well as rate, policy, and legislative matters involving natural gas and oil. Gibbs also provides regulatory and transactional advice to major oil producers and pipeline companies located in the U.S. and operating in the Gulf of Mexico.

She counsels global and U.S.-based clients in connection with liquefied natural gas (LNG) issues including supply, siting, maritime, exporting, and other matters affecting the LNG industry. In addition, Gibbs has experience addressing unique commercial and regulatory issues affecting LNG regasification terminals.

“As we continue to build our oil and gas practice, with an eye to the future, Kirstin is key to our plans,” said Chuck Shoneman, head of Bracewell & Giuliani’s energy regulatory group. “Kirstin will be a tremendous addition to both our regulatory and transactional teams,” added Shoneman.

Bracewell’s nationwide oil and gas practice is recognized by Chambers and Partners. In 2009, Energy Law360 ranked the practice as the largest in the U.S. The firm is known for having particular strength in the area of energy finance and energy regulatory work, in sectors that range from gas and electric power to renewable energy to upstream oil and gas.

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Source: Bracewell & Giuliani, May 13, 2011;