Hogan Lovells strengthens Energy practice with leading Washington power regulatory lawyer

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Chip to the firm,” said Janice Hogan, Practice Group Leader for the Global Regulatory & Intellectual Property group. “One of the leading power regulatory lawyers in Washington, Chip further strengthens our Energy practice, particularly in the critical area of energy transition.”

Cannon’s experience in the U.S. power sector extends to markets, policy, commercial, and transactional matters. He understands the U.S. power sector holistically, and advises clients on the production, delivery, sale, and consumption of power. Cannon has been involved in matters involving conventional and renewable generation. In recent years his focus has primarily been in the energy transition space, advising clients on regulatory and power market issues associated with bringing power to data centers. His work includes matters involving the use of electric energy and related products, mainly sourced from wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable energy resources, as well as fuel cells and energy storage systems.

“We are delighted to have Chip join our team,” said Energy Regulatory Practice Area Leader Amy Roma. “With his broad-based experience in the U.S. power sector, he’ll be a great resource to our clients at a time when energy transition is driving a dramatic rise in project development. He is a tremendous asset to our firm.”

“Chip will be a great addition to our growing team,” said Stefan Krantz, who serves on Hogan Lovells’ Global Regulatory & IP leadership team and heads the firm’s FERC practice. “His background will enhance our regulatory capabilities—particularly in advising clients on navigating the complex FERC energy landscape.”

Cannon will work closely with partner and former Commissioner and Chairman of FERC, Neil Chatterjee. “I am thrilled to be working with Chip,” Chatterjee said. “He brings considerable depth to our team and together we are well-positioned to represent clients in a wide array of issues that fall under FERC’s purview.”

Cannon has extensive experience with matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including issues arising under the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (PUHCA), and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). He also has experience in project finance, corporate matters, restructuring, and a range of transactions, including tax equity, credit, and M&A.

Cannon said: “I am thrilled to be joining the firm, which has significantly invested in the energy transition space in recent years.”

“We are excited to welcome Chip to our Washington, D.C. office,” added Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner Ajay Kuntamukkala. “Long one of Washington, D.C.’s largest law firms, we continue to invest in areas where our clients need us most, and this includes in the crucial area of energy transition.”

Cannon earned his J.D. from the George Washington University and bachelor’s degree from Tulane University.

Energy transition is a focus for the firm and we are investing in our practice across the globe, including the recent addition of energy regulatory duo Christine Le Bihan-Graf and Laure Rosenblieh in Paris.