WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global legal practice of Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that a regulatory compliance and enforcement team, led by Joseph Williams, has joined its Washington, DC office.
Williams joins Norton Rose Fulbright from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, where he concentrated his practice on compliance enforcement matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). Associates Ryan Norfolk and Anna Biegelsen have also joined the firm.
Linda Addison, US Managing Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, said:
“Joseph is a respected compliance and enforcement lawyer who has advised clients across the energy industry in complex matters. This experience will be an asset to all of our clients who are active in industries regulated by FERC and the CFTC.”
Patrick Groomes, US Head of Power & Alternative Energy, Norton Rose Fulbright, commented:
“Joseph and his team bring a depth of experience in compliance and enforcement matters that our client’s demand, particularly in an era of increasingly active federal regulators. Additionally, their experience in investigations and enforcement actions across federal regulatory agencies provides a significant benefit to our clients.”
Williams, who advises independent power producers, marketers, traders, funds and banks in the US power markets, said:
“We are delighted to be joining Norton Rose Fulbright. With its heavy focus on the energy industry in the US and worldwide, this firm provides an excellent platform to provide services to our clients, as well as expand relationships with existing Norton Rose Fulbright clients. We are excited about this opportunity, and we all look forward to collaborating with our new colleagues.”
Williams received his JD from Syracuse University College of Law and his BS from Utica College of Syracuse University. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and Washington, DC.
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