Energy Litigation

HBD has particular expertise in energy litigation. Our professionals have advised clients from diverse areas of the energy industry, including electricity sale and transmission, natural gas pipelines, oil transport and storage, and co-generation.

HBD lawyers understand the business considerations, as well as the complex regulatory environment, specific to this crucial industry. HBD has long advised Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 energy services company, and its subsidiaries, in a variety of matters. HBD represents Sempra Generation in a series of proceedings regarding its ten-year, multi-billion dollar energy supply contract with the California Department of Water Resources. HBD also represents San Diego Gas & Electric Company, a Sempra subsidiary, in litigation seeking refunds from governmental entities for overcharges on sales of power during the California energy crisis.